TikTok launches new features for families: it will notify you every time minors post a video.

TikTok has launched new security tools designed to strengthen parental controls and encourage safer use of the platform by minors . From now on, parents or legal guardians will be able to receive automatic notifications whenever their teenagers post a video, photo, or story visible to other users.

The company, one of the most widely used social networks globally, has announced that these features are now available worldwide and are part of an effort to increase transparency and family engagement in the digital experience for young people.

This step is especially relevant on a social network like TikTok, whose growth has been particularly notable among younger generations. With this new update, the platform seeks to respond to some of the most frequent requests from parents and educators regarding the supervision and protection of minors on the internet.

Active supervision from the parent profile

The new features are integrated into the "Family Sync" section, an option that allows responsible adults to link their account to their children's account to access certain settings. These features allow them to see if teens have changed their privacy settings, as well as learn how they've customized the frequency with which certain content is recommended to them in the app.

TikTok has detailed that it will also be possible to block specific accounts so that minors cannot access their content or interact with those users . Blocked accounts will also be unable to initiate contact with teens. If a minor wishes to unblock an account, they can submit a request, although the final decision will always be up to adults.

More than 50 configuration options for minor accounts

TikTok's teen-focused accounts currently include more than 50 specific features designed to facilitate a safe experience, while still allowing for the ability to create, share, and discover content . According to the platform, these measures aim to strike a balance between creativity, learning, and protection.

One of the notable new features is the ability to send notifications whenever a child posts something visible to other users , with the goal of facilitating open conversations between parents and children about their online activity. TikTok claims that this communication can occur "without interfering with their creativity or independence."

The platform has also enabled tools designed to promote balanced time use within the app , such as screen time management and sleep schedules . These options allow users to adapt their digital routines to their individual needs.