Children start their digital lives pretty early, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to protect them from dangers lurking online. Instant messaging is one area where parents should be cautious, and Kik is one of the most popular messaging platforms for young people. So what is Kik? Why is it a potential threat? And how can you delete Kik account?
Paul Black
Mar 23, 2021 · 3 min read
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Kik Messenger, also known just as Kik, is a free mobile messaging app for iOS and Android systems. You can use it to exchange private messages and share videos and photos with other users. It’s proven to be extremely popular with teenagers.
To use Kik you only need an email, birthdate, and username to login. That means other users see only minimum information about each other. The app also deletes messaging histories after some time. However, the app also has various privacy issues, including IP logging and a lack of end-to-end encryption.
There quite a few reasons to delete your Kik account:
To delete a Kik account permanently, you should:
1. Go to this page. Enter your credentials and the reason for leaving, and tick the box below.
2. Click Go!.
3. You will receive an email from Kik. Open it.
4. Tap Permanently Deactivate and follow the further instructions.
Your account will be permanently deleted. You will no longer receive notifications, and nobody will be able to see your username or profile in the app. You won’t be able to reactivate your account, so if you want to access the app again you’ll have to create a new profile.
Deactivating Kik is a pretty straightforward procedure. Just enter your email here and follow the steps on screen. After this, you will stop receiving all correspondence from the app, nobody will be able to find your username, and you won't appear in contact lists. However, your Kik account will reactivate if you sign in again.
If you wish to delete your child’s Kik account, you can contact the company and make a request. You can also submit a deactivation inquiry by sending an to safety@kik.com.
However, you will still need to know the child's username and email address they used to create an account. You can find this information by logging into their Kik account and clicking the gear icon in the top-left corner.
Here are some Kik alternatives worth considering:
JusTalk Kids is an app for kids to make video calls and send messages. Parents can set a password for their kids and control their access. Moreover, the app doesn't allow strangers to contact kids on the app. Parents can also easily delete specific contacts at any time.
Fennec Messenger is another option worth considering. Similarly to JusTalk, it prevents strangers from reaching out to your child. Also, it has an integrated phone locator to help you track a child's device in case of emergencies. There is also a handy time restriction feature, limiting the number of hours that can be spent on the app.
Stars Messenger is a cute-looking, user-friendly app for your kids. Again, no strangers can connect to your child on this service. You can also set up private groups and create a safer environment for your children.
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