Meta says parents cannot directly access or take over a teen’s Instagram account because of privacy rules. Teen users aged 13 and above are treated as the authorised account holders.
Supervision Is Available
Parents can use Instagram’s Supervision tools to oversee a teen’s account without accessing private messages. Depending on the settings, parents can review activity and manage screen-time limits.
What Parents Can See
Supervision can provide insights such as who a teen has recently chatted with, without revealing the content of messages. Parents can also view the following accounts and set limits on daily Instagram use.
Extra Controls Vary
Meta says additional supervision features are available in certain regions and may depend on local laws and age requirements. Parents may need to verify their identity before activating some features.
Teen Approval Matters
After identity verification, parents can invite their teen to activate supervision, and the teen may need to confirm the relationship. If the teen does not respond, Meta may offer alternative verification steps, depending on the applicable rules.