Türkiye sets minimum age of 15 for social media accounts starting November 1, 2026

Starting November 1, 2026, Türkiye will require users to be at least 15 to use social media, with platforms mandated to verify new users' ages via the state e-Devlet portal. Existing accounts must be verified by March 31, 2027, and users aged 15–17 will face strict privacy settings and a ban on screenshots of their posts.

• Minimum age for social media in Türkiye is 15 from November 1, 2026
• New users' ages verified through the state e-Devlet portal
• Existing accounts must be verified by March 31, 2027
• Users aged 15–17 get strict privacy settings and no tailored ads