How to set up child control on Windows 10

This allows you to block children from viewing adult content and set screen time limits on PC or Xbox. You can also choose to track their online activity to see what pages your child is visiting or trying to visit.

To set up parental controls for your children, you must first create a Microsoft account for them. If your child already has a Microsoft account, you can skip this section and scroll down to how to set up parental controls in Windows 10.

How to set up parental controls in Windows 10

To set up parental controls on a Windows 10 computer, go to family.microsoft.com and sign in. Then find your child's account and click More options > Content restrictions . Then enable the option Block inappropriate websites .

This will prevent your child from viewing any pornography online, across any app, game, and other medium. You can also choose to limit the amount of time they can use your computer or Xbox, track their online activity, ask your kids for permission before buying anything online, and see where they are on the internet. map.

Step 1. Go to family.microsoft.com and sign in with your Microsoft account. If you're not automatically signed in, you can click the Sign in button with the profile icon in the upper right corner of the window. If you don't see this button, expand your screen. Then enter your username and password.

Step 2. Then, click More options next to your child's account. If you don't see your child's account, see the previous section to learn how to set up an account for your child.

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Step 3. Next, click on Content Restrictions from the drop-down menu.

Step 4. Scroll down and click the slider next to Web browsing . This will prevent your child from viewing all inappropriate websites on Microsoft Edge when they are signed in to their account.

Step 5. Then, add the websites you want to block in the box under Always blocked . Enter the URL for any website you want to block and click the plus sign on the right. You can also add websites to the Always allowed section and check the Only allow these websites box .

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Step 6. Next, set age restrictions for apps, games, and media content. After enabling browsing restrictions, you'll also block your kids from accessing inappropriate apps and games on Windows 10 and Xbox One devices. You can then set age restrictions for apps and games in the above section.

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Once you set up content limits, your kids won't be able to access Google Chrome, Firefox, or any other browser other than Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer.

If a child tries to open another browser, they will receive a message asking the adult in the family for permission.

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And, if a child tries to enter the URL for a website you entered in the Always blocked list , they will get a message that they need to ask an adult in the family to use that site.

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Finally, if your child tries to search for inappropriate content on Edge, they'll see a message saying they must change their settings.

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Children will not be given the option to change their settings. 

How to limit children's screen time in Windows 10

Step 1. Go to family.microsoft.com and click Screen time next to your child's account.

Step 2. Then click the slider under Device limits to set the desired time limit.

Step 3. Next, click the blue bar next to a weekday to set a time limit for that day.

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Step 4. Then click Remove to remove the default time limit.

Step 5. Finally, enter your desired time limit and click Save.

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After setting limits, you can monitor your child's account.

How to Monitor Your Child's Online Activity in Windows 10

Step 1. Go to family.microsoft.com and click Activity next to your child's account.

Step 2. Then, click the slider next to Activity reporting.

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Note : Depending on your child's age, they may first be asked to approve any changes to their account. They will receive an email and must opt-in.

Step 3. You can then allow or block any websites your child has visited or tried to access. You can also view each search query they entered and any apps and games they played. In addition, you can see then which website they visited, how long they played any game or used any application.

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You can allow or block any website your child has visited or attempted to access

You can also click Spending in the menu above to let your child buy things without your permission. You can then add money to your child's account and let them shop for apps or something online.

You can also click Find your Child and then turn it on to see where your child is. However, your child will need a Windows 10 phone or Android device running the Microsoft Launcher app.

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Samuel Daniel

Update 14 May 2021