Step-by-step guides to set up parental controls on every platform your child uses. Pick one below for detailed instructions.
Device Controls
Social Media
Instagram
Teen Accounts & parental supervision
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TikTok
Family Pairing & Restricted Mode
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Snapchat
Family Center
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YouTube Kids
For children under 13
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YouTube for TeensNew
Supervised accounts, ages 13–17
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Messaging
Games & Streaming
Roblox
Age-based accounts & spending limits
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Minecraft
Xbox Family Settings controls
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Fortnite
Epic Games Cabined Accounts
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Nintendo Switch and Switch 2New
Switch, Switch 2 & GameChat
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PlayStation and XboxNew
Sony & Microsoft consoles
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TwitchNew
Live streaming & chat
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Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence and KidsNew
Which assistants kids can use, and when
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ChatGPT
Teen profile & parental controls
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AI Companion ChatbotsNew
Character.AI & virtual companions
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Updated: August 2026