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Roblox Parental Controls: Step-by-Step Guide for Parents

Roblox Parental Controls

Parental Controls on Roblox

Roblox is a hugely popular gaming platform among children, and we often receive questions from parents and caregivers about it. In these conversations, one common theme emerges: many parents haven’t enabled parental controls or aren’t sure how to find and set them up. To help, we’ve created a simple, easy-to-follow guide on Roblox parental controls, complete with a step-by-step video guide in this handy blog.

Getting Started with Roblox Settings – Watch the step by step video here

To access the parental controls follow these simple steps

  1. Navigate to Settings: Click on the cogwheel icon at the top right of the screen.
  2. Verify Email: Ensure the email associated with the account is yours, not your child’s. This is essential for receiving important codes and updates.
  3. Set Profile Visibility: Adjust your child’s profile visibility from “Everyone” to either “No one” or “Friends only” for added privacy.

Activating the Parental PIN

Setting up a Parental PIN ensures that changes to the Roblox account can’t be made without your approval:

  1. Activate PIN: In the Parental Controls section, toggle on the Parental PIN option.
  2. Set Your PIN: Enter a unique 4-digit PIN that isn’t easily guessed, such as your phone’s code.
  3. Confirm via Email: A verification code will be sent to your email; enter it to confirm activation.

Managing Allowed Experiences

Roblox allows you to tailor the gaming experience to your child’s age:

  1. Select Age Appropriateness: Choose between 13+, 9+, or All Ages, and enter your Parental PIN to save changes.
  2. Time Controls: Note the time remaining for settings to stay unlocked. If you need to step away, remember to lock the settings to prevent unauthorized changes.

Fine-Tuning Privacy Settings

Privacy is paramount, especially for young gamers:

  1. Access Privacy Settings: Unlock this section using your Parental PIN.
  2. Adjust Text Chat: Decide who can contact your child via text—options include “No one” or “Friends”.
  3. Camera Input and Private Servers: Manage the use of camera input and subscription-based private servers. Be aware of any associated costs and ensure that payment information is secure.

Understanding Friends & Communication Options

It’s important to distinguish between real-world friends and virtual acquaintances:

  1. Friends List: Restrict multiplayer gaming interactions to people your child knows in real life, like family or close friends.
  2. Approved Friends: As a parent, curate and approve the list of friends your child interacts with on Roblox.

Final Thoughts

It’s essential for children to have a safe experience when playing games online. Taking an interest in your child’s digital world is a great way to learn together and build trust, so they know they can come to you if they encounter something worrying online. Setting up parental controls provides visibility into Roblox and contributes to a safer gaming experience overall.

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