Instagram Teen Users: On Tuesday, Instagram announced new settings to protect users under 18. The social media platform will automatically make accounts private and limit messaging to only connected users.

Teens will also be restricted on who can tag them in photos or comments. Additionally, they’ll be placed in the app’s most restrictive content setting, which will limit sensitive material in Reels and Explore pages.

To promote healthy usage, Instagram will send notifications to teens after 60 minutes of daily use, encouraging them to take a break. Sleep mode will also mute notifications and auto-reply to direct messages between 10 pm and 7 am.

Hi 🫶 Today we’re introducing Teen Accounts, a new experience for teens with built-in safety features, plus more ways to see content you like.

Tap through for more info 👇https://t.co/rzkXknlMGa pic.twitter.com/YSRYxQkfpa

— Instagram (@instagram) September 17, 2024

Users under 16 will need parental permission to change these settings. Parents will have more control through Instagram’s supervision feature, allowing them to:

☑️Monitor their teen’s messages
☑️Set daily time limits
☑️Block usage during specific periods
☑️View topics their teen is exploring

Meta designed these updates with parents and teens in mind, addressing concerns about online interactions, content, and time management.

Changes Rollout Details

New users will experience these changes immediately while existing teen users will see updates within 60 days. These updates come amidst growing concerns about social media’s impact on teens and kids. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg previously apologized to affected families, and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy highlighted the need for caution.

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