WhatsApp's Primary Controls Feature Will Let Parents Set Up Limited Secondary Accounts for Children: Report

Jan 23, 2026 - 15:00
WhatsApp's Primary Controls Feature Will Let Parents Set Up Limited Secondary Accounts for Children: Report
WhatsApp is refining its parental controls feature, with new details emerging from recent Android beta builds. According to WABetaInfo, the company is working on secondary accounts for minors that limit interactions to saved contacts and restrict access to features like channels and Chat Lock. Parents will reportedly link accounts using a QR code and a six-digit PIN, with visibility into certain activities but no access to messages or calls. The feature remains under development and is expected to roll out in a future update.