So you have created a Messenger Kids account for your child. And now you want to add or remove contacts from your kid’s Messenger account.
Since Facebook has set age restrictions on the Messenger account for kids, parents have to control the account, especially when it comes to adding and deleting contacts.
In this tutorial, we will deal with how you can add and remove contacts from your child’s Facebook Messenger Kids account on iPhone, iPad, and Computer.
If your contacts on Facebook have sons and daughters with Messenger Kids accounts, you can send them friend requests to connect them with your child on Messenger Kids.
This app is currently available for parents living in US only, and only a single parent can control or manage his/her Messenger Kids account.
How to Add or Remove Contacts from Your Child’s Facebook Messenger Kids Account on iPhone, iPad, and Computer
Add or Remove Contacts from Your Child’s Facebook Messenger Kids Account on iPhone and iPad
Step #1: Launch Facebook App on your device and logged into it.
Step #2: Tap on three horizontal lines (i.e menu button).
Step #3: Now, scroll down to the explore section and tap on Messenger kids option.
Tip: If you don’t find explore section, then tap on See more as in most of the cases it is hidden.
Step #4: Next, tap on your child’s account.
To Add a New contact: Tap on Add and then enter the person name in the search bar or scroll down to locate the name of the person. Once you find it tap on the person name and send a friend request.
To Remove or Delete Contacts: Tap on three vertical dots located next to the friend’s name you want to remove and then tap on Remove [Person] as a contact.
That’s it! You can follow the same steps to add more friends to your kid’s account or edit it.
Add or Remove Contacts from Your Child’s Facebook Messenger Kids Account on Computer
Step #1: Launch any web browser on your Windows PC or Mac.
Step #2: In browser address bar type www.facebook.com and hit enter button from your keyboard.
Step #3: Enter Facebook login information and then go to Explore section located below shortcuts on the left side of your homepage.
Step #4: Now, search for Messenger kids under explore section and click on it.
Step #5: Next, Click on your child’s account.
Step #6: Click on Choose Contacts and then enter the friend’s name in the search bar or scroll down to find the friend’s name.
To Add Any Contact: Click on Add or Invite to send a friend request to that person.
To Remove or Delete Any contact: Click on the gear icon located next to the friend’s name you wish to remove.
Step #7: Finally, click on Remove [person] as a contact.
That’s it friends!
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Your kids should use this Messenger app under your vigilance as this would avoid any unpleasant situation.
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