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Instagram is an extremely popular platform among social media users. This social media platform has users from almost all age groups. Its popularity can be gauged from the fact that users are now even creating accounts for their children. If you are also thinking of creating an Instagram account for your child, there are some things you should pay special attention to, which we explain in detail here.

How to create an Instagram account for your child?
To create an Instagram account for your child, you will need their email address or a phone number, which you can use to create an account on this social media platform. Here we are giving you step-by-step instructions.

First, you need to open Instagram and click on Create New Account. To create an account, you will need to enter a phone number or email address.

A verification code will be sent to your phone number or email, which you can use to verify and proceed with the process. After that, you will have to enter a name and create a password.

After entering the password, you will have to enter the child's date of birth. A minimum age of 13 years is required to create an account on Instagram. If the age is less than 16, Instagram automatically makes the account private for security reasons.

Now your Instagram ID is ready. You can click on the next button and follow users you know. Users can also create their Facebook account with the same ID.

What to keep in mind when creating a child's account?
Once you create an Instagram account for your child, you should change some settings. Here we are giving you information about them one by one.

Always keep the account private: Always keep your child's Instagram account private. Doing so will keep your child's account secure. If a new user wants to follow the account, approval will be required. Another advantage of keeping the account private is that if a post is made with a location or hashtag, it will not be shown to non-followers.

Delete unknown follower suggestions: Delete follower suggestions on Instagram. If possible, disable suggestions in the profile settings. Also, keep the Limit Interactions feature turned on.

Do not share personal information: Your name and photo are already available on the account. Do not share excessive personal information in your child's social media profile bio, such as links to other social media accounts, phone numbers, addresses, or school locations.

Delete unnecessary comments: Keep a close eye on comments on your child's posts. Delete any unnecessary comments. You can also block or limit the comment section.

Educate children about Instagram scams: Keep your children informed about scams on Instagram. Make sure they know how to report posts and block users on Instagram.

Do not ignore your child's Instagram account: Many parents create Instagram accounts for their children but then neglect them. Always supervise the accounts of children aged 13 to 17.  Set a daily time limit on your child's account. Monitor their followers and watch history.

Parents can access account activity through the Meta Family Center. This will help you keep your child's account secure. To do this, connect your child's account in the Settings and Activity options under Supervision for Teen Accounts.

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