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