Set up supervised child accounts

Parents who decide that their child under 13 (or the relevant age in their country/region) is ready to explore YouTube can set up a supervised child account. Supervised child 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 child account, they select a content setting that limits the videos and music that their child has access to. Learn more about supervised child accounts.

How to set up a supervised experience for your child on YouTube

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Create a supervised child account

Choose one of these options to create a supervised account:

Option 1: From the YouTube app on a parent's device

Note: Creating a supervised child account on a parent's device does not require creating a Google Account for your child.

Note: Creating a supervised child account on a parent's device does not grant access to YouTube Music. For access, your child will need to have a signed-in Google Account using the other options detailed below.

1.  Sign in to the YouTube app using your Google Account.
2. Navigate to the Family Centre option under Settings.
3. Choose 'add a child account'.
4. Follow the steps to create a supervised child account.
5. Once created, you can seamlessly switch between the supervised child 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

Note: Before creating a supervised child account, make sure that you've created a Google Account for them.

1. 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.
2. 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

Note: Before creating a supervised child account, make sure that you've created a Google Account for them.

1. Go to families.youtube.com.
2. Sign in to the Google Account that you use as a parent manager of your child's account.
3. Select a child from your family group and follow the next steps.

Option 4: From the Family Link app

Note: Before creating a supervised child account, make sure that you've created a Google Account for them.

1. Sign in to your Family Link app .
2. Select your child.
3. Select Controls YouTube YouTube and YouTube Music.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Get started

To begin watching YouTube under a supervised child account on a parent's device: Use 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 child accounts.

Notes:

• To confirm that 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.