What is Family Link?
Family Link is a feature provided by Google that enables parents to manage the Google accounts of their children who are under 13 years old. With Family Link, parents can control and monitor their child’s access to various Google services, including YouTube.
How to Set up Family Link?
Before activating YouTube with Family Link, you need to set up a Family Link account and create a supervised Google account for your child. Here’s how:
- Download and install the Family Link app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
- Open the app and sign in with your Google Account.
- Select “Create Account” for your child.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to create a supervised Google account for your child.
Activating YouTube with Family Link
Once you have set up Family Link and created a supervised Google account for your child, you can activate YouTube with parental controls. Follow these steps:
- Open the Family Link app and sign in with your Google Account.
- Select your child’s account.
- Tap on “Settings” and then “Manage Settings.”
- Scroll down and tap on “Android Apps.”
- Toggle the switch next to “YouTube” to activate it for your child.
- Set the appropriate content restrictions and time limits according to your child’s age and needs.
- Tap on “Back” and then “Apps.”
- Find and select the YouTube app.
- Tap on “Install” to download and install the supervised version of YouTube on your child’s device.
How to Manage YouTube Restrictions?
Family Link allows you to manage the restrictions and controls for YouTube. Here’s how you can do it:
- Open the Family Link app and sign in with your Google Account.
- Select your child’s account.
- Tap on “Settings” and then “Manage Settings.”
- Scroll down and tap on “Android Apps.”
- Under “YouTube,” you can adjust the content restrictions and time limits.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your child enjoys a safe and controlled YouTube experience with Family Link.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based on current knowledge and guidelines. Please refer to the official documentation or Google support for the most up-to-date information and instructions.
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