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How to Set Parental Controls on YouTube

Updated on:
June 9, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to enable parental controls on YouTube via Google Family Link.

Quick summary

Google Family Link lets parents set up parental controls on YouTube by linking a child's Google account to a supervised parent account. Once connected, parents can manage YouTube settings, screen time, and app activity directly from the Family Link dashboard.


Steps

  1. Open your browser, go to Google Family Link, and sign in to your Google account.
  2. Click Add Child to begin setting up parental controls for a child account or device.
  3. On your child's device, open Settings > Google > Parental Controls to complete the setup process if prompted.
  4. Select or enter the account you want to supervise, then click Supervise account.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your child's Google account or Android device to Family Link, then click Allow.
  6. Install the Family Link app from the Play Store, then tap Open.
  7. Sign in to the Family Link dashboard with your parent account to manage your child's YouTube settings, screen time, and activity.

📌 Why this matters

Setting parental controls on YouTube through Google Family Link gives parents direct oversight of what content their children can access, helping keep kids safe online. Family Link enables real-time management of YouTube settings, screen time limits, and app permissions from a single parent dashboard. For families with Android devices, this tool provides a structured, Google-native way to supervise a child's digital activity without relying on third-party apps. As screen time among children continues to rise, having built-in parental controls on platforms like YouTube is a critical safeguard for responsible digital parenting.
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