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Parental Controls Deep Dive
Master every Roblox parental control setting with step-by-step guides and expert recommendations. Complete family safety configuration in 15 minutes.
Critical Setup
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Step-by-Step
Quick Start: For immediate protection, enable Account Restrictions, set up a Parental PIN, and configure chat to "Friends only" or "No one". This takes 5 minutes and provides essential safety coverage.
Quick Setup by Age
Recommended Settings for 6-8 Years
account Restrictions:
ON (Required)
chat:
No one
private Messages:
No one
voice Chat:
Disabled
friend Requests:
No one
content Rating:
All Ages only
spending:
PIN required, $10/month max
Complete Control Settings
Account Security
Critical
Account Restrictions
Automatically applies stricter settings for users under 13
Location: Settings > Privacy > Account Restrictions
Recommended:
ON for children under 13
Impact: Limits chat, friend requests, and content access
Step-by-Step Setup:
- 1Log into your child's Roblox account
- 2Navigate to Settings (gear icon)
- 3Click on Privacy tab
- 4Toggle 'Account Restrictions' to ON
- 5Verify the setting is saved
Parental PIN
Prevents children from changing safety settings
Location: Settings > Security > Account PIN
Recommended:
Required for all ages
Impact: Locks all privacy and security settings
Step-by-Step Setup:
- 1Go to Settings > Security
- 2Click 'Add PIN' under Account PIN
- 3Create a 4-digit PIN only you know
- 4Confirm the PIN
- 5Test by trying to change a privacy setting
Two-Step Verification
Adds extra security layer to account access
Location: Settings > Security > 2-Step Verification
Recommended:
Highly recommended for all ages
Impact: Prevents unauthorized account access
Step-by-Step Setup:
- 1In Security settings, find 2-Step Verification
- 2Click 'Enable'
- 3Choose email or authenticator app method
- 4Follow verification process
- 5Save backup codes securely
Communication Controls
Essential
Chat Settings
Controls who can communicate with your child in games
Location: Settings > Privacy > Communication
Recommended:
Friends only or No one for younger children
Impact: Limits in-game chat interactions
Step-by-Step Setup:
- 1Go to Settings > Privacy
- 2Find 'Who can chat with me in app?'
- 3Select 'Friends', 'Following', or 'No one'
- 4Set 'Who can chat with me in game?' similarly
- 5Save changes
Private Messages
Controls direct messaging capabilities
Location: Settings > Privacy > Messages
Recommended:
No one for children under 13
Impact: Prevents private conversations
Step-by-Step Setup:
- 1In Privacy settings
- 2Find 'Who can message me?'
- 3Select 'Friends' or 'No one'
- 4Consider 'No one' for younger children
- 5Apply settings
Voice Chat
Controls voice communication features
Location: Settings > Privacy > Voice Chat
Recommended:
Disabled for children under 13
Impact: Prevents voice conversations
Step-by-Step Setup:
- 1Navigate to Privacy settings
- 2Locate Voice Chat section
- 3Set to 'Disabled' for younger children
- 4Consider age verification requirements
- 5Save preferences
Content & Experience Controls
Important
Content Rating
Filters games and experiences by age appropriateness
Location: Settings > Parental Controls > Allowed Experiences
Recommended:
Age-appropriate setting
Impact: Limits accessible games and content
Step-by-Step Setup:
- 1Go to Settings > Parental Controls
- 2Find 'Allowed Experiences'
- 3Select appropriate age rating
- 4Review content guidelines
- 5Test by browsing games
Friend Requests
Controls who can send friend requests
Location: Settings > Privacy > Other Settings
Recommended:
Friends of Friends or No one
Impact: Limits social connections
Step-by-Step Setup:
- 1In Privacy settings
- 2Find 'Who can send me friend requests?'
- 3Choose 'Friends of Friends' or 'No one'
- 4Review existing friends list
- 5Remove unknown contacts
Game Invites
Controls who can invite to private servers
Location: Settings > Privacy > Other Settings
Recommended:
Friends only
Impact: Prevents unwanted game invitations
Step-by-Step Setup:
- 1Navigate to Privacy settings
- 2Find 'Who can invite me to VIP Servers?'
- 3Set to 'Friends' or 'No one'
- 4Consider child's social needs
- 5Apply changes
Spending Controls
Important
Purchase Restrictions
Controls spending and purchase capabilities
Location: Settings > Billing > Parental Controls
Recommended:
PIN required for all purchases
Impact: Prevents unauthorized spending
Step-by-Step Setup:
- 1Go to Settings > Billing
- 2Find Parental Controls section
- 3Enable 'Require PIN for purchases'
- 4Set monthly spending limits
- 5Remove stored payment methods if desired
Robux Allowance
Sets monthly Robux spending limits
Location: Settings > Billing > Spending Notifications
Recommended:
Age-appropriate limits
Impact: Controls virtual currency spending
Step-by-Step Setup:
- 1In Billing settings
- 2Set up spending notifications
- 3Configure monthly limits
- 4Enable email alerts for purchases
- 5Review purchase history regularly
Device-Specific Considerations
Computer/Laptop
- Use family safety software for additional monitoring
- Set up user accounts with limited privileges
- Configure router-level filtering
- Use screen time management tools
- Position computer in common area
Mobile/Tablet
- Enable device parental controls (Screen Time/Family Link)
- Use app-specific time limits
- Configure content restrictions in device settings
- Set up location sharing if appropriate
- Review app permissions regularly
Testing Your Configuration
Verification Checklist
Test These Functions:
- Try changing a privacy setting (should require PIN)
- Browse games to verify content filtering
- Test chat functionality in a safe game
- Verify friend request settings
Regular Maintenance:
- Review settings monthly
- Check friends list weekly
- Monitor recently played games
- Update age-appropriate settings as child grows
Controls Configured Successfully!
Your parental controls are now set up. Next, learn about ongoing safety monitoring and how to use Robloxian IQ to find age-appropriate games.