<p id=”par-1_99″><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/kim-kardashian-addresses-north-west-fake-piercings-controversy-pierced-finger.html/”>North West</a>, the 12-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye “Ye” West, has officially launched her own Instagram account, marking a major milestone in her public life and sparking widespread attention online. On Dec. 19, 2025, North shared her first post, and her profile quickly amassed tens of thousands of followers, with her bio noting that the account is “managed by parents.” The move places North at the center of ongoing conversations about children, social media, and parental oversight. So, is North allowed to have an Instagram of her own at such a young age? Here’s what to know.</p>
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<p id=”par-2_49″>Kim Kardashian and Kanye “Ye” West had a range of reactions to seeing North West on Instagram. The 12-year-old already has <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/north-west-issues-tiktok-mad-finger-piercing.html/”>a TikTok presence</a> thanks to the account that Kardashian manages. Now, it seems Kardashian is also managing the child’s Instagram. North’s Instagram <a href=”https://www.instagram.com/northwest” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>account</a> reads, “account managed by parents.”</p>
<p id=”par-3_90″>So, is North allowed to have an Instagram account as a preteen? Technically, no. <a href=”https://help.instagram.com/3237561506542117/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Instagram</a> requires users to be at least 13 years old to have an account. Once someone reaches their teens, the platform places them into a special “Teen Account” with built-in safety protections designed to limit exposure to inappropriate content and unwanted interactions. Teen Accounts automatically default to private, restrict who can send messages or tags, and filter out sensitive or mature content. Teens under 16 need parental permission to relax these settings or go live. </p>
<p id=”par-4_23″>Additionally, Instagram requires everyone to confirm their age. Users can confirm this by providing their birthday, photo identification, and/or submitting a video selfie.</p>
<p id=”par-5_36″>“Instagram is committed to providing young people with safer and more private experiences,” the app explains. “We have dedicated teams focused on youth safety, and we work closely with experts to inform the features we develop.”</p>
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<p id=”par-6_22″>North West doesn’t turn 13 until June 2026. Does this put her <a href=”https://www.tiktok.com/community-guidelines/en/youth-safety?utm_source=chatgpt.com” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>TikTok</a> account, which is <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/north-west-flaunts-manicure-tooth-gems-thanksgiving-tiktok.html/”>managed by Kim Kardashian</a>, in jeopardy?</p>
<p id=”par-7_60″>According to the app, North has to be at least 13 to create a standard account and participate fully on the platform. However, in the United States, TikTok offers a separate, more limited viewing experience for users under 13. This experience focuses on age-appropriate content and safety protections, but these accounts cannot engage in full posting or interactive features. </p>
<p id=”par-8_60″>Beyond the basic minimum age, TikTok also places additional age limits on specific features. Users must be at least 16 to send or receive direct messages and 18 to go live or access monetization tools. To help enforce these rules, TikTok uses age verification and may ban accounts believed to be underage if they don’t meet the required age threshold.</p>
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<p id=”par-9_72″>Since launching her official Instagram account in December 2025, 12-year-old North West has made a splash with her first two posts, quickly drawing massive attention from fans and followers. Her debut post featured a slightly blurry photo of herself striking Kim Kardashian’s signature peace sign pose amid festive Christmas lights. She simply captioned the photo, “First post.” North also displayed her fashion-forward outfit, which includes a Balenciaga T-shirt, mini skirt, and boots.</p>
<p id=”par-10_39″>The second post, shared the following day, shows North playfully covering her face under a large, fluffy hat with her bright blue hair peeking out. The post is captioned with the “soon” emoji, hinting at more content to come.</p>
<p id=”par-11_25″>So, does North have huge news to share, thus the reason behind her Instagram debut? Fans will have to wait and see what happens next.</p>