Get started with supervised 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 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 that children under 13 can play. Learn more about 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, make sure that you've created a Google Account for your child.

Choose one of these options to create a supervised account:

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

1. ​Using the Google Account that you use as a parent manager of your child's account, sign in to one of the following:

• YouTube app or website
• YouTube Music app or website
• YouTube app on a Smart TV or streaming device

2. Go to your profile picture 

3. Select Settings .

4. Select Parent Settings.

5. Select your child and follow the next steps.

Option 2: 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 3: From families.youtube.com on the web

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

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

Start the supervised experience

To begin the supervised experience on YouTube:

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

There are several parental controls and settings available for your child's supervised experience.

Notes:

• To confirm that YouTube Music is available in your country/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.