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How to set up Parental Controls in Windows 10 - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>Looking to control your kids PC usage?</p><p>This guide will show you how to set up parental controls in Windows 10. Parental Controls in Windows 10 can be used to restrict screen time, block websites, control what game ratings you give your child access and prevent making purchases in the Microsoft store without your approval.</p><p>While earlier versions of Windows controlled these settings locally, Windows 10 <strong>requires</strong> the use of a Microsoft Account to use this feature.</p><p>Here is how to set up parental controls with your Microsoft account:</p><p><br></p><ol><li>Sign in to your Microsoft Account at <a href="https://account.microsoft.com" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">https://account.microsoft.com</a> and select the <strong>Family</strong> tab then click on <strong>Create a Family Group</strong>.</li></ol><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image1.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image1.jpg" alt="Browser Microsoft Account Family Tab"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>2. You will be prompted to add a family member. Select <strong>child</strong>, enter in the email address for their Microsoft Account, complete the captcha and then click on <strong>Send Invite</strong>.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image2.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image2.jpg" alt="Invite Family Member"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>3. If you have additional children, you can click on <strong>Invite Another</strong> and repeat the previous step. Click on <strong>Done</strong> when finished.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image3.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image3.jpg" alt="Done inviting"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>4. To accept a family member, on the Family tab, click on <strong>Accept Now</strong> beside Pending member.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image4.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image4.jpg" alt="Accept Now"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>5. Click on <strong>Accept Now</strong>.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image5.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image5.jpg" alt="Sign in to Child Account"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>6. On the next page, Click on <strong>Yes</strong>.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image6.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image6.jpg" alt="Accept Invitation"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>7. If this is a new account or the child has never set their birth date, you will have to <strong>set the date of birth</strong> for the child. Next <strong>confirm the age</strong> of the child, and then click on <strong>Yes</strong> to accept the invitation again.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image7.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image7.jpg" alt="set birth date"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image8.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image8.jpg" alt="Confirm Age"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image9.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image9.jpg" alt="Accept again"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>8. You will now be signed in to the child’s account. In the top right corner, click on the icon at the top right and from the options presented, click on <strong>Sign in with a different account</strong> to <strong>switch back to your account</strong>.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image10.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image10.jpg" alt="Sign in with another account"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>9. Choose the Family tab to see the child account listed in your Family Group.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image11.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image11.jpg" alt="Family Group"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>10. From here, you can now manage screen time and other settings for all devices your child accesses with their Microsoft Account.</p><p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image12.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/11347Image12.jpg" alt="Manage Screen Time"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p> </article> </main>