Learn about age verification and account registration updates [here](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/articles/33685563526683-Introducing-Age-Verification-and-Changes-to-Account-Registration).

# Registration Issues

- [Can't get past CAPTCHA](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/sections/16717129386267-Registration-Issues#article-4402133516827)

In an effort to fight spam on the Kik app, we've added a Verification Check that may involve solving a CAPTCHA challenge.

- [Unable to register for a new account](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/sections/16717129386267-Registration-Issues#article-18541981018267)

We want to get you registered and chatting on Kik ASAP! There could be a few reasons why you can't register an account.

- [Birthday isn't being accepted during registration](https://help.kik.com/hc/en-us/sections/16717129386267-Registration-Issues#article-4402133517595)

If you're trying to register for a new account and you're getting the message "Kik is for adults", you may not be old enough ...