Parents who decide their child under 13 (or the relevant age in their country/region) is ready to explore YouTube can set up a supervised kid account. Supervised kid accounts can be created on a shared device with a signed-in parent or with a signed-in Google account that is linked to a parent’s own Google account if the child is using YouTube on their own device.
In both cases, when a parent sets up a supervised kid account, they select a content setting that limits the videos and music their child has access to. Learn more about supervised kid accounts.
How to set up a supervised experience for your child on YouTube
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Create a supervised kid account
Choose one of these options to create a supervised account:
Option 1: From the YouTube app on a parent’s device
- Sign into the YouTube app using your Google account.
- Navigate to the Family Center option under Settings.
- Choose “add a kid account.”
- Follow the steps to create a supervised kid account.
- Once created, you can seamlessly switch between supervised kid and parent accounts on your YouTube app through the “Who’s Watching” page or via the “Switch account” option in the You tab.
Option 2: From YouTube or YouTube Music on a child's device
- Sign in to the main YouTube app, the YouTube Music app, or the YouTube app on a Smart TV or streaming device. Use your child’s Google Account that’s linked to yours.
- Select GET STARTED and follow the next steps.
- Note: You’ll need to enter your own Google Account password to give permission.
Option 3: From families.youtube.com on the web
- Go to families.youtube.com.
- Sign in to the Google Account you use as a parent manager of your child’s account.
- Select a child from your family group and follow the next steps.
Option 4: From the Family Link app
- Sign in to your Family Link app
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- Select your child.
- Select Controls
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- Follow the on-screen instructions.
.Get started
To begin watching YouTube under a supervised kid account on a parent’s device: Utilize the Who’s Watching page or Switch account option in the You tab to select the correct profile.
On your child’s device: Sign in to YouTube using their account.
There are several parental controls and settings available for supervised kid accounts.
Notes:
- To confirm YouTube Music is available in your country or region, check this list of available locations.
- To download the YouTube or YouTube Music app, parents should review their Content & Privacy Restrictions settings on their child’s iOS device.