How to Set Up and Use a Parent-Managed Account on WhatsApp

A Parent-Managed Account allows children under 13 years old (or the minimum age required in your country) to use WhatsApp with parental supervision. It includes built-in safety features that help parents manage their child`s contacts, privacy, and messaging.

How to Set Up a Parent-Managed Account

1. Open WhatsApp on your child`s device.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to create an account.

3. Link the child`s account to a parent or guardian`s WhatsApp account.

4. Complete the verification and parental approval process.

5. Once linked, parental controls are enabled automatically.

What Can Parents Control?

- Only saved contacts can message or call the child by default.

- Approve message requests and group invitations from unknown contacts.

- Manage the child`s privacy settings, including profile photo, About, and online status.

- Receive notifications about important account activity.

Features Not Available

Parent-managed accounts can`t use:

- Meta AI

- Channels

- Status

- Chat Lock

- App Lock

- Linked Devices

- Location Sharing

- View Once Messages

- Disappearing Messages in individual chats

All personal chats remain end-to-end encrypted, so no one, including WhatsApp, can read them.

Note: Parent-managed accounts are being rolled out gradually and may not yet be available in all countries or regions.