Social media is a big part of teenagers’ lives, and Instagram has made changes to help keep younger users safe. If you’re a parent, it’s important to understand how Instagram’s teen accounts differ from regular profiles and features you can use to ensure the kids’ safety on the platform.

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

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.