Roblox Parental Controls: Complete 5-Minute Setup

This guide will walk you through setting up Roblox's essential safety features. Complete this setup before your child starts playing for maximum protection.

What You'll Accomplish

• Enable Account Restrictions (blocks unsafe content)
• Set up Parental PIN (prevents your child from changing settings)
• Configure chat and privacy controls
• Set up spending protections

Step 1: Access Parental Controls

Can't find it? Make sure you're logged into your child's account, not your own.

Step 2: Enable Account Restrictions (Most Important)

Important: Your child may complain that some of their favorite games are now unavailable. This is intentional and protects them from inappropriate content.

Step 3: Set Up Parental PIN

PIN Tips:

• Don't use obvious numbers (1234, your child's birth year)
• Don't use the same PIN as your phone or credit card
• Write it down somewhere secure

Step 4: Configure Chat Settings

Even with Account Restrictions enabled, review these chat settings:

Chat Setting Recommendations by Age

• Ages 6-9: Set all chat to "No one"
• Ages 10-12: "Friends" only, with parent approval for new friends
• Ages 13+: Can consider more open settings with monitoring

Step 5: Friend and Follow Settings

Step 6: Set Up Spending Controls

Additional spending protection:

• Set up parental controls on your device's app store (iOS/Android)
• Use gift cards instead of credit cards when possible
• Enable purchase confirmations/receipts to your email

Step 7: Review and Test Settings

What Your Child Will Experience

With Account Restrictions ON:

• Fewer games available: Only pre-approved, age-appropriate games
• No direct chat: Can't send messages to other players
• Limited social features: Can't join random groups or events
• Safer experience: Significantly reduced exposure to inappropriate content

If they complain:

• Explain that safety comes first
• Show them the many games still available
• Consider gradually loosening restrictions as they demonstrate maturity
• Focus on the creative and building games that remain accessible

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Regular Maintenance

Next Steps

After completing this setup:

1. Spend time playing together to understand your child's Roblox experience
2. Establish clear rules about time limits and appropriate behavior
3. Keep communication open about their online interactions
4. Consider our other Roblox guides for managing screen time and spending

Remember: These settings are a starting point, not a substitute for ongoing supervision and communication about online safety.