"Parent-managed accounts can also only be used for messaging and calling, so additional features like Channels, location sharing and Meta AI integration aren't included. By default, only saved contacts can message a managed account, and a child won't be able to join a group or view group invites from strangers before they're separately approved by the owner of the parent account."
"To set up an account, you'll need to put your phone next to the pre-teen's device to link the two accounts. Once that's done, the person managing the kids' account can decide who's able to contact them and which groups they're able to join. Parent-managed accounts are PIN-protected and only the parent or guardian can make changes to privacy settings."
"Like all WhatsApp conversations, end-to-end encryption means nobody else can see messages exchanged on parent-managed accounts. These requests will appear as notifications to the parent."
Meta is launching parent-managed accounts on WhatsApp for children under 13, providing guardians with control over who can contact their children and which groups they can join. These accounts restrict functionality to messaging and calling only, excluding features like Channels, location sharing, and Meta AI. Parents link accounts via phone proximity and receive notifications for message requests from unknown contacts. All conversations remain end-to-end encrypted. By default, only saved contacts can message managed accounts, and children cannot join groups or view invites from strangers without parental approval. The rollout occurs gradually over coming months. This initiative continues Meta's broader effort to enhance parental controls across Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram.
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