\u201cAll personal conversations remain private and protected with end-to-end encryption, meaning no one\u2014not even WhatsApp\u2014can see or hear them. We\u2019re providing more tools and insights for parents, particularly around groups,\u201d WhatsApp says.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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How to set up a WhatsApp parent-managed account:<\/h2>\n
Step 1:<\/strong> Ensure both devices have the latest version of WhatsApp installed. Start on the child’s device. Download WhatsApp, choose your language, and tap ‘Agree and continue’. Tap ‘More options’ and select ‘Create a parent-managed account’. From there, register the child’s phone number and confirm their birthday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Step 2: <\/strong>Tap ‘Continue’ to generate a QR code on the child’s screen. Open the camera on your (the parent’s) phone, scan the QR code, and tap the link to be redirected to WhatsApp.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Step 3:<\/strong> On your device, tap ‘Agree and continue’, verify your adult status, and create a secure 6-digit Parent PIN. This PIN is required to access or alter the child’s privacy settings and should be kept entirely secret from them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Step 4:<\/strong> Return to the child’s device, enter the newly created Parent PIN, and tap ‘Continue’.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Who can use parent-managed account feature?<\/h2>\n
WhatsApp says the parent-managed account feature is rolling out gradually and may not be available in all regions yet. The company hasn’t shared a list of the countries where the feature is available yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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