How to Set Up Parental Controls on Snapchat
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What You Need to Know About Snapchat Parental Controls
Snapchat includes the option of the Family Center for setting up Parental Controls. However, there are some prerequisites for using Family Center on Snapchat.
Set Up Parental Controls on Snapchat
Once all the above-mentioned conditions are met, here’s how you can enable Snapchat Parental Controls. The steps apply to both iPhone and Android users.
Step 1:OpenSnapchat > Profile icon > Settings > Family Centre > Continue.
Step 2:To send an invitation to your kid(s), simply tap on theirprofile nameand then select theSend Invitationoption.
Step3:OpenSnapchat on your kid’s phoneand then tap onChat.
Step 4:Select your message and then tap onView Invitationin the chat window.
Step 5:Scroll down and then tap onAccept.
Once accepted, you will receive a notification for the same on your Snapchat account.
Manage Parental Controls on Snapchat
After adding your kid(s) account to the Family Center, you can now take control of restricting sensitive content. This will limit your kid’s ability to come across sensitive content onSnapchat Storiesand Spotlight. However, you cannot limit the content that your kid sees in Chat, Snaps, or Search. Here’s how to manage parental controls in the Family Center.
OpenSnapchat > Settings > Family Centre >Enable feature ofRestrict Sensitive Content for your kid’s account.
The name of your kids’ account will be visible along with the option to check their friend list.
Once again, remember thatSnapchat doesn’t allow parentsto check chat messages through the Family Center utility. But you canget insights into the Recent Conversationson your kid’s account.
You also have the option toadd more kid’s profilesin the Family Center. Just tap theAdd a Teenicon and re-do the steps outlined above.
Remove Teen Profile From Family Center on Snapchat
You can choose to remove your kid’s profile from the Family Center using your Snapchat account. Here’s how.
OpenSnapchat on your kid’s phone > Settings > Family Centre > Three dots > Leave Family Centre.
Disable Family Center on Snapchat
As a parent, you can also choose to opt out of Family Center on your Snapchat account. Doing this will remove all the Teen Accounts added to your profile.
OpenSnapchat on your your phone > Settings > Family Centre > Three dots > Leave Family Centre.
Tip:Refer to our post to learn thedifferences between blocking and removingsomeone on Snapchat. As always, let us know if this guide was helpful in the comments below.
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Last updated on 27 August, 2024
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