WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for pre-teens that let guardians control who can contact them and which groups they can join while restricting features like Meta AI, Channels, Status, and location sharing. Child accounts remain end-to-end encrypted and include setup and control mechanisms such as device-to-device verification, a parent-set 6-digit PIN, activity alerts, and new anti-scam protections. #WhatsApp #Meta
Keypoints
- Parent-managed accounts let guardians approve contacts and groups for pre-teen WhatsApp users.
- Child accounts are limited to messaging and calling and block Meta AI, Channels, Status, and location sharing.
- Messages remain end-to-end encrypted, and parents cannot read chats or listen to calls.
- Setup requires both devices present, phone number verification, age confirmation, and QR code linking.
- Parents set a 6-digit PIN, receive alerts for unknown contact requests and group changes, and are the only ones who can add the child to groups.