Meta’s messaging app WhatsApp is preparing special accounts for kids to make messaging safer. The accounts will have limited features to protect children online.
Parents will be able to monitor their child’s activity without compromising privacy. These accounts come with default safety settings to restrict interactions with unknown contacts.
According to WABetaInfo, parents can see when a child receives or sends messages to new contacts. End-to-end encryption will ensure chats remain private and secure.
The new child accounts aim to reduce parental stress while keeping kids engaged safely on WhatsApp. Children will have access only to essential features, avoiding public content sharing, channels, and hidden chats.
Parents can link the child’s account by scanning a QR code after the welcome screen. They must create a 6-digit primary PIN to control settings.
This PIN prevents unauthorized changes and ensures children cannot modify account settings without permission. The secondary account for kids requires the PIN during setup, adding an extra security layer.
Once configured, the child’s account will limit access to certain WhatsApp features, keeping kids safe from inappropriate content and unknown contacts.
It is important to note that special accounts for kids are still in development. WhatsApp plans to release this feature to all users in a future update. Read about WhatsApp trials for cover photos to create more personalized profiles.
The move is part of WhatsApp’s broader initiative to improve online safety for younger users. It combines parental oversight, privacy controls, and restricted features to create a safer digital environment for children.
