Set up pre-teen supervised accounts

Parents who decide their child under 13 (or the relevant age in their country/region) is ready to explore YouTube can set up a supervised account. Supervised accounts are linked to a parent's own Google Account.

When a parent sets up a supervised account, they select a content setting that limits the videos and music their pre-teen can play. Learn more about pre-teen supervised accounts.

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

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Create a supervised account

Before creating a supervised account for your pre-teen, make sure you’ve created a Google Account for them.

Choose one of these options to create a supervised account:

Option 1: From YouTube or YouTube Music on a child's device

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 2: From families.youtube.com on the web

1. Go to families.youtube.com.
2. Sign in to the Google Account 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 3: From the Family Link app

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

Get started

To begin the supervised experience on YouTube:

1. Update apps: If your child uses a mobile device, make sure all their YouTube apps are up to date.
2. Sign in: Sign your child into YouTube on all the devices they use.

There are several parental controls and settings available for your pre-teen’s supervised experience.

Note:

• To confirm 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.