{"id":586685,"date":"2026-08-08T05:14:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T05:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/586685\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T05:14:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T05:14:10","slug":"whatsapp-makes-parent-managed-accounts-easier-to-set-up-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/586685\/","title":{"rendered":"WhatsApp makes parent-managed accounts easier to set up on iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"

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WhatsApp is bringing its dedicated parental controls section to the iPhone, making the feature easier for parents to find and set up. Here are the details.<\/p>\n

WhatsApp makes it easier to set up parent-managed accounts<\/p>\n

Last March, WhatsApp launched<\/a> parent-managed accounts, which allow a parent or guardian in select regions to decide who can contact the managed account and which groups the account can join.<\/p>\n

Parent-managed accounts restrict access to features such as Channels and Status, while giving parents visibility into certain account activity and changes, including new contacts, blocked users, and profile updates.<\/p>\n

As WhatsApp explained at the time, \u201cparental controls and settings are gated by a parent PIN on the managed device,\u201d adding that \u201conly parents can access and change privacy settings, ensuring they are empowered to tailor their family\u2019s experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last month, WABetaInfo noted that WhatsApp had added a dedicated \u201cParental controls\u201d section to the Android settings screen, making it easier to discover and set up the feature. Now, the site notes<\/a>, the same section is rolling out on iOS.<\/p>\n

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From WABetaInfo:<\/p>\n

When a parent opens the \u201cParental controls\u201d section on their iPhone, WhatsApp presents a new setup screen. The parent needs to use the child\u2019s phone and keep their own phone nearby. In this section, WhatsApp asks the parent to scan the QR code or accept the invite on their phone to link their accounts. After accepting the invite, they need to switch to the child\u2019s phone to finish the configuration. WhatsApp presents the flow in a simple interface that does not require any technical knowledge.<\/p>\n

Parent-managed accounts are available to users who are under the minimum age required to use WhatsApp in their country or region. Depending on local legal requirements, Meta says Apple may share the child\u2019s age range<\/a> directly, rather than having the parent provide it during setup.<\/p>\n

To learn more about WhatsApp\u2019s parent-managed accounts, follow this link<\/a>. WABetaInfo\u2019s full report is available here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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