Is Discord safe for my child?
Discord is for ages 13 and up, and it can be a fun place for teens to chat with friends while gaming. Here's what the risks are, which settings help, and how Discord's Family Center works.
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Setting it up
How do I set up parental controls on an Xbox?
Give your child their own Microsoft account in your family group, and you can set screen time, age limits, chat and spending from your phone or the console. Here's how, step by step.
Games and apps
Is Fortnite safe for my child?
Fortnite is rated PEGI 12, with cartoon-style violence. The bigger things to manage are chat with strangers, V-Bucks spending and 'one more match'. Here's what to know and which settings to turn on.
Setting it up
How do I set up parental controls on a PS5?
Give your child their own PlayStation account in your family, and you can set play time, age limits on games, chat and spending from the web, the console or the free PlayStation Family app. Here's how.
Keeping them safe
How do I stop my child spending money in games and apps?
Turn on purchase approval on their phone or tablet, set spending limits on consoles and in games like Roblox, and keep your card off their account. Plus what to do if money has gone.
Games and apps
Is Minecraft safe for my child?
Minecraft is rated PEGI 7 and child accounts start with multiplayer switched off. Here's what that means, where the real choices are, and how to set it up.
Setting it up
How do I set up parental controls on a Nintendo Switch?
The free Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app lets you set daily play time, a bedtime, age limits on games and who your child can chat with, on Switch and Switch 2. Here's how to set it up.
Games and apps
Is Roblox safe for a 7-year-old?
Roblox now puts under-9s in a Kids account with chat off by default. Here's what that means, what's still worth setting up, and how to do it.