Meta Launches Instagram Teen Accounts With New Safety Features, Parental Controls

Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, announced the introduction of Instagram Teen Accounts, a new feature designed to enhance the safety of teens on the platform while providing more control for parents, the company said in a press release on Sept. 17.
The update, which will roll out in phases globally, introduces built-in protections aimed at controlling who can contact teens, limits the type of content they see, and promotes a more “positive” experience for young users, the company said.

Teen Accounts will automatically apply to all new Instagram users under age 16, placing them under a set of privacy and safety controls that cannot be altered without parental consent.

Parents of teens under 16 must approve any changes to these settings, ensuring that young users remain protected by default.

“We know parents want to feel confident that their teens can use social media to connect with their friends and explore their interests, without having to worry about unsafe or inappropriate experiences,” Meta said in the press release.

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