Instructions in this article apply to Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.
Whatever you decide, stick to this to get started.
SelectStartand chooseSettingsto launch the Windows parameters app.
In theleft pane, selectFamily & Other Users.
SelectAdd a Family Memberif your child does not have a separate account on your equipment.
This step launches a Microsoft Account wizard.
Complete each page of the wizard.
The wizard offers different questions if the child does or doesn’t already have an email address.
Have the child log on to their account while connected to the internet to complete the process.
In this case, the status for the account will sayChild, Pending.
The child will need to log on while connected to the internet to complete the setup process.
You might also need to apply family safety prefs manually, but this depends on several factors.
Alternatively, typefamilyinto the search box next to Start.
SelectFamily Optionsand then chooseView Family parameters.
SelectScreen Timebelow your child’s name to launch the Screen Time tab.
Make changes to the default Screen Time tweaks using the drop-down lists and daily timelines.
SelectMore Optionsunder your child’s name and chooseContent Restrictions.
Select theActivitytab and expandManage.
SelectTurn On Activity ReportingandEmail weekly reports to meto get weekly reports of your childs activities while online.
To block inappropriate websites and receive web browsing activity reports, your child must use Edge.
you could block other browsers.
Continue to explore other controls as desired.
You do this in PC tweaks.
Then, from Control Panel, you configure the desired configs for that child account.
From the keyboard, hold down theWindows keyand pressC.
SelectAccounts,chooseOther Accountsand then selectAdd An Account.
SelectAdd A Childs Account.
To configure Parental Controls:
OpenControl Panel.
you might search for it from the Start screen or from the Desktop.
SelectUser Accounts And Family Safety,then chooseSet Up Parental Controls For Any User.
grab the childs account.
UnderParental Controls,chooseEnforce Current configs.
UnderActivity Reporting,chooseCollect Information About PC Usage.
Work through the process as prompted.
With that done:
snag the Start button and typeParental Controlsin the search window.
SelectParental Controlsin the results.
go for the child account.
If prompted, create passwords for any Administrator accounts.
Under Parental Controls, selectEnforce Current configs.
FAQ
Yes.
FamiSafe parental control software is available for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Amazon Fire tablets.
