Step
1
Open the Settings app
We’ll be demonstrating with an iPhone but the steps are exactly the same with an iPad.
Step
2
Select Family
This option will be at the top of the Settings page, under your Apple ID profile.
Step
3
Tap the Add icon
This is in the top right corner of the screen, as shown below.
Step
4
Choose Create Child Account
A Child Account can be created for children under the age of 12.
Step
5
Fill in the information
Here you’ll be prompted to create an account for your child, which will require you to set up an email (or use one they already have) and a password.
You may also need to enter your Apple ID password and any other passwords associated with your Apple account.
Step
6
Set up Screen Time
After you set up your child’s account, you’ll be instantly prompted to establish their screen time preferences. Select Continue.
Step
7
Turn on Age Restrictions
The first prompt doesn’t actually involve screen time but rather the content your child will be allowed to access. Here you can adjust the ratings across Web Content, Apps, Movies and more.
Step
8
Turn on App and Website Activity
You’ll now be prompted to turn on Screen Time tracking for your child’s account, allowing you to receive weekly reports about their screen time, schedule downtime and set daily limits for app usage.
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9
Turn on Downtime
Downtime allows you to set a schedule for time away from the screen. During this time period, you’ll need to give your child permission to use their phone. Simply tap on the start time to set when you’d like this to begin (for example, before their bedtime) and choose the end time (which can be the next morning.)
You can also opt to skip this entirely by choosing Set Up Later.
Step
10
Set up a Parental Controls Lock
To make future changes to Screen Time settings, you’ll need to set up a child lock. Make sure it’s something you can remember but isn’t guessable by your child.
Once this is set up you’ll be given a few optional extras to tweak, including location tracking.
Step
11
Tap Done
Once you’ve gone through all the steps, select Done.
