Instagram said Tuesday that the platform is introducing its teen accounts feature, which has extra protective measures for the safety of users in India,

To mark Safer Internet Day, we are reinforcing our commitment to online safety of young users with the expansion of Instagram Teen Accounts to India in a phased manner.

Instagram is introducing Teen Accounts in India with stricter privacy controls and parental supervision tools aimed at creating a safer social media e

Instagram will automatically make all new and existing accounts of people aged 13-17 private, with more restrictive and protected settings, even if it was previously a public account.

Designed with built-in protections, Instagram Teen Accounts will help limit unwanted interactions, enhance privacy settings, and give parents greater oversight of their teens’ online activities.

Meta has launched Instagram Teen Accounts in India. This new service of Instagram comes with built-in safety features, which will provide better safety and privacy to children under 16 years of age on the photo and video-sharing platform.

This phased rollout aims to create a safer, more age-appropriate space for teens by adding protective features that creates a safe space for teens on Instagram.