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How to Set Up Parental Controls and Family Safety on Windows

Issue Description 

Parents may want to limit screen time, content, and purchases for children. 

Common Causes 

  • No family account setup 
  • Default unrestricted access 

Step-by-Step Solution 

Step 1: Add Child Account 

  • Open Settings → Accounts → Family 
  • Click Add family member 
  • Create child Microsoft account 

 

Step 2: Configure Screen Time 

  • Visit Microsoft Family Safety dashboard 
  • Set daily usage limits and schedules 

 

Step 3: Filter Content 

  • Enable content filters for apps, games, and websites 

 

Step 4: Enable Activity Reporting 

  • Turn on activity reports for usage monitoring 

Explore Further 

  • Set spending limits 
  • Block specific apps 

Prevention & Best Practices 

Review settings periodically as children grow.