Introducing Age Verification and Changes to Account Registration – Kik

Learn about age verification and account registration updates here.

In this article

1. In summary
2. Why we’re making these changes
3. How this will affect current Kik users

As part of our ongoing efforts to keep the Kik community safe and secure, we’ve rolled out two important updates to the app. First, only users over 18 can register for a new account. Additionally, age verification is now required for users in the UK. You can find more details about both updates below.

In summary

• Only users over the age of 18 are eligible to register for new accounts.
• Age verification is mandatory for all UK users, who will receive an in-app prompt to complete the process.
• Existing accounts without a registered date of birth will receive an in-app prompt and must update this information before continuing to use the app.

Why we’re making these changes

We’ve introduced age verification for users in the UK to align with regulatory requirements and ensure a safer environment for all. As an added measure for safety and security, we’ve also raised the minimum age for account registration to 18 across the app, meaning individuals under 18 can no longer create new accounts.

How this will affect current Kik users

If you have an existing account, please identify which of the following applies to you:

• You are a user from the UK.
• You are a user from outside the UK.

Users from the UK:

To comply with the UK Online Safety Act 2023, Kik users in the UK are required to take additional steps to verify their age through our partner VerifyMy.

You can verify your age by following these steps:

1. Open the Kik app.
2. A pop-up will appear asking you to verify your age through VerifyMy.
3. Follow the instructions on VerifyMy to complete the process.

Once you've completed these steps, your age verification will be successfully processed.

Users not in the UK:

While users outside of the UK are not required to verify their age, if you're under 18, you won't be able to register for a new account. This age restriction applies to all new account registrations, regardless of location.

By implementing these updates, we’re taking important steps to enhance the safety of our platform and foster a secure environment for all of our users. We appreciate your understanding, patience, and cooperation as we continue working to improve the Kik community.

If you have any questions about these changes, please visit our Help Center or contact our Customer Support team here.