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Instagram Forces Teen Accounts to Go Private Amid New Restrictions

CosmicTaco · 2024-09-18T10:45:43.347250+05:30

- Instagram has introduced 'Teen Accounts' making all accounts of users aged 13-17 private by default. - New settings limit who can contact teens and the type of content they can view. - Teens aged 16-17 can opt out of these settings with parental supervision; those under 16 need parental permission. - The changes will roll out in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada over the next 60 days, with a global rollout expected in January 2025. - Instagram will also update parental controls, allowing parents to see who their teen has messaged and set time limits. Source: [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/technology/instagram-makes-teen-accounts-private-by-default-with-new-restrictions-article-12823972.html)

Instagram has introduced 'Teen Accounts' making all accounts of users aged 13-17 private by default.
New settings limit who can contact teens and the type of content they can view.
Teens aged 16-17 can opt out of these settings with parental supervision; those under 16 need parental permission.
The changes will roll out in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada over the next 60 days, with a global rollout expected in January 2025.
Instagram will also update parental controls, allowing parents to see who their teen has messaged and set time limits.

Source: Moneycontrol

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