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Instagram Introduces New Age Restrictions: What Under-18 Users Need to Know

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Instagram Introduces New Age Restrictions: What Under-18 Users Need to Know

Berfin Ceren Meray
September 23 2024 - 02:01am

A new era is beginning on Instagram! While the platform already prohibits users under 13 from signing up, Instagram is now rolling out fresh updates for users under 18. From now on, teenagers creating new accounts will face a series of restrictions and warnings aimed at enhancing their online safety. Curious about what these new changes mean for younger users? Read on to discover how Instagram is shaping its platform for under-18s and what these updates could mean for you!

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Instagram has a 13-year age limit.

Instagram has a 13-year age limit.

But it is making a major change despite having millions of users under 13.

. Instagram will now automatically place users under the age of 18 into the "youth account" category.

. Instagram will now automatically place users under the age of 18 into the "youth account" category.

This brings many new features and restrictions. Users will see more videos in categories like 'sports' and 'pets.' Additionally, they will receive notifications reminding them to 'take a break.'

Instagram is also updating parental controls.

Instagram is also updating parental controls.

In the app, parents will be able to see who their children are messaging without viewing the content of the messages. Users under 18 who wish to make their accounts 'public' will need 'parental permission.'

The update is being rolled out gradually to users in the U.S., UK, Australia, and Canada.

The update is being rolled out gradually to users in the U.S., UK, Australia, and Canada.

'Young' users creating new accounts will see this update first. Younger users will also have features like 'Sleep Mode.'

However, this update raises a big question for thousands of people: What will happen if new users don't enter their real age?

However, this update raises a big question for thousands of people: What will happen if new users don't enter their real age?

We will have to wait and see.

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