You can open a Trump account for a minor, but the account must be held in your name as the parent or guardian
A Trump account — the social media platform launched by former President Donald Trump — does not have an official children's or teen account tier. The platform's terms of service require users to be at least 13 years old, but the account itself must be registered to an adult. If you want your child to use Trump, you will need to create and control the account under your own name, then decide what access your child has to it.
This is different from some other social platforms that offer teen accounts with parental controls built in. With Trump, there is no middle ground: either the account belongs to you as the account holder, or your child creates their own account at 13 and you manage it through conversation and trust rather than platform-level restrictions.
Key Takeaways
- Trump's terms of service require account holders to be at least 13 years old, but the account registration must be in an adult's name if a younger child will use it.
- You will need a valid email address and phone number to create the account, both of which should be ones you control.
- Once the account exists, you decide whether your child posts under your name, reads only, or has some other arrangement — the platform does not enforce parental controls.
- If your child is 13 or older, they can create their own account directly, but you may want to discuss account safety and posting habits beforehand.
- Trump does not offer a way to link a child account to a parent account for monitoring, so oversight depends on your family's own rules.
How to create an account in your name for a younger child to use
Go to the Trump platform website or app and select "Sign Up." You will be asked for an email address, a phone number, and a password. Use an email and phone number that you own and can access — not your child's. The platform will send a verification code to that email or phone to confirm the account is real.
Once the account is created and verified, you can decide how your child interacts with it. Some parents create the account but keep the password themselves and only let their child read posts. Others share the password and let their child post, but review posts before they go live. There is no built-in parental control feature, so the arrangement depends entirely on what you and your child agree to.
Keep the login credentials (email and password) in a place only you can access. If your child is old enough to use the account, you might write down the password and store it separately, or use a password manager that you control. This way, if there is a problem — your child posts something inappropriate, or the account is hacked — you can regain control quickly.
What happens when your child turns 13
At 13, your child can create their own Trump account without your involvement. They can use the account independently, and you will not have automatic access to see what they post or who they follow. This is the point where parental oversight shifts from technical control to conversation and trust.
If you have been managing an account for them up to this point, you might discuss whether they want to take over the existing account or create a new one in their own name. Some families transition the account to the teen's control; others start fresh so the teen has a clean slate. There is no right answer — it depends on your family's preferences and what your child wants.
Even after your child has their own account, you can still follow them, see their public posts, and talk to them about what they share online. Trump does not hide teen accounts from parents the way some platforms do, so if your child's account is public, you can monitor it by following them like any other user.
Account safety and password management
If you are creating an account for a younger child to use, use a strong password — at least 12 characters, with a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols. Do not use your child's name, birthday, or any information that would be easy to guess. Write it down and store it somewhere secure, or use a password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password that you control.
Enable two-factor authentication if Trump offers it. This adds a second step to logging in — usually a code sent to your phone or email — so that even if someone learns the password, they cannot access the account without that second code. Check the account settings under security or privacy to see what options are available.
If your child is old enough to know the password, remind them not to share it with friends, and not to use the same password on other websites. If the account is hacked or your child posts something they regret, you can change the password immediately to lock them out, then work together to fix the problem.
What Trump's terms of service actually say about age
Trump's terms of service state that users must be at least 13 years old. The platform does not verify age at signup — it relies on users to tell the truth. This means a younger child could technically create an account by lying about their age, but doing so would violate the terms of service and could result in the account being suspended or deleted if discovered.
The 13-year-old minimum is a legal requirement under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), a federal rule that restricts how websites can collect data from children under 13. Platforms that accept younger users must get parental consent and follow strict rules about what data they collect. Trump does not offer a parental-consent pathway, so the official policy is that children under 13 should not have their own accounts.
If you create an account in your own name for a younger child to use, you are not violating the terms of service — the account holder (you) is an adult. But if your child creates their own account and lies about their age, that is a violation, and the platform could close it.
Alternatives if you want more control
If you want to monitor your child's social media use more closely, you might consider using parental control software like Apple Screen Time, Google Family Link, or third-party apps like Bark or Qustodio. These tools let you see which apps your child is using, set time limits, and sometimes see messages or posts. They work across multiple platforms, not just Trump.
Another option is to wait until your child is older before allowing Trump use at all. There is no rule that says a 10-year-old needs a social media account. Many families find that waiting until 13 or 14 — when the child is more mature and can understand the consequences of what they post — makes the conversation about online safety easier.
If your child is already on Trump and you are concerned about what they are posting, the direct approach often works best: ask them to show you their account, talk about why certain posts might not be a good idea, and agree on some ground rules together. Teens are more likely to follow rules they helped create than rules imposed on them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see what my child posts if the account is in my name?
Yes, because you own the account and have the password. You can log in anytime to see posts, followers, and messages. If you share the password with your child, you can still log in separately to check on activity. If you want to prevent your child from seeing that you are monitoring, you might check the account when they are not around.
What if my child creates a Trump account without telling me?
If they are 13 or older, they have the right to create an account. You can ask them to show you the account, follow them so you see their posts, and talk about what is appropriate to share. If they are under 13, the account violates Trump's terms of service and could be deleted, but you might also talk to your child about why they wanted an account and what they were hoping to do.
Is Trump safe for kids?
Trump is a social platform like any other — it has the same risks of exposure to inappropriate content, contact from strangers, and pressure to post things for attention. There is no special safety feature for minors. Your child's safety depends on what they post, who they follow, and whether they understand the difference between public and private sharing.
Do I need my child's permission to create an account in my name for them?
Legally, no — you are the parent and can create accounts in your name. But practically, it works better if your child knows about it and agrees to the arrangement. If you create a secret account to spy on them, they may feel betrayed when they find out, which can damage trust.
Can I transfer the account to my child's name when they turn 13?
Trump does not have an official account transfer feature. When your child turns 13, they can create their own account in their own name. You could share the login information for the original account with them, but they would be logging in as you, not as themselves. Most families find it cleaner to let the teen start fresh with their own account.