How to Sign Up for Messenger Kids

Are you having trouble adding someone as a contact on your child's Messenger Kids account? This could be due to various reasons, and we're here to help you troubleshoot the issue.

Firstly, make sure that the parent or guardian of the child has accepted your friend request. If not, they will only see your adult name and profile picture, but won't be added as a contact for your child.

Another reason could be that your child is connected with an adult, which means they will not be able to see their Facebook page. In this case, you can try inviting the parent to download the Messenger Kids app by clicking on 'Invite Other Parents' and searching for people you'd like to add as contacts.

If you're still having trouble adding someone as a contact, try checking under 'Accounts You Manage' and clicking on your child's name. From there, click on 'Messenger Kids' in the left menu to access their account settings.

As a parent, you can also add someone with an existing Facebook account as a contact for your child from your Parent Dashboard. This could be a grandparent or aunt, for example. Additionally, if your contacts have children, you can send a request for their child to connect with yours on Messenger Kids.

Creating a Facebook Messenger Kids Account

To create a Facebook Messenger Kids account, start by having an adult family member or friend add you as a contact from their own Messenger account. Once added, parents can set up and manage their child's Messenger Kids account through their own Facebook account.

Messenger Kids is a video chat and messaging app designed specifically for kids to communicate with family and close friends. The app features include sending photos, videos, and text-based messages to approved contacts, as well as decorating photos or enhancing videos with kid-appropriate GIFs and stickers.

Getting Started with Messenger Kids

To get started with Messenger Kids, you can download the app preview for free, although it's only available in the United States for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices at the moment. The actual app will be released soon, and Facebook promises it will remain free of charge with no in-app purchases.

Devices Compatible with Messenger Kids

Messenger Kids is compatible with a range of devices, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. You can access the app from these devices to communicate with your approved contacts and enjoy all its features.

By following these steps and understanding how to use Messenger Kids, you'll be able to help your child stay connected with their friends and family while keeping them safe online.

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