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Parental Guidance

PARENTAL GUIDANCE

How to Keep Your Child Safe Online

As children become more active online, it’s crucial to equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to keep them safe from digital threats. Here are some essential steps to guide you in protecting your child's online safety.

What You’ll Learn ?

  • How to set up parental controls on devices and browsers.
  • How to talk openly with your child about internet safety.
  • Ways to recognize and prevent online bullying.
  • The best monitoring apps and tools for real-time tracking.
  • Tips for managing screen time and creating healthy boundaries.

How to Set Up Screen Time Limits on Windows

Step 1: Sign in to Microsoft Family Safety

1. Open a web browser and go to family.microsoft.com.

2. Sign in with your Microsoft account (must be the family organizer).

3. If you haven’t set up a family group yet, add your child’s account by clicking Add a family member and sending an invitation to their Microsoft account.

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Step 2: Select Your Child’s Account

1. On the Family Safety homepage, click on your child’s name.

2. In the left menu, select Screen time.

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Step 3: Set Up Device Time Limits

1. Scroll down to the Devices section and select Windows 10/11 PC.

2. Toggle on Use one schedule for all devices if you want the same limits across all Windows devices your child uses.

3. Click Edit limits.

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Step 4: Set a Daily Time Limit

1. For each day of the week, set the maximum allowed screen time (e.g., 2 hours per day).

2. Click Save.

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Step 5: Set Allowed Time Periods

1. For specific days, click Add a time slot.

2. You can allow screen time only from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and block access outside these hours.

3. Click Save.

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Step 6: Review and Adjust Rules

1. If your child reaches the limit, they can request more time, which you can approve via email or the Microsoft Family Safety app.

2. You can adjust these limits anytime or temporarily disable them if needed.

Step 6

HOW TO SET UP PROTECTION

Setting Up Parental Controls

Learn how to set up parental controls on various devices to keep your child safe online.

Monitoring Your Child’s Online Activity

Understand how to monitor your child’s online activity using different tools and apps.

Blocking Inappropriate Content

Block inappropriate content and websites by using parental control apps or built-in device settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

To set up parental controls, follow the guide on our website for each device.

Some tools offer free versions, but we recommend the premium ones for better features.

Children should be supervised online until they reach a responsible age, typically around 12 years old.