Parental Controls and Account Restrictions

Secure your child's Roblox account. Use parental controls for chat, privacy, spending limits, and content filters. Set up a Parental PIN.

11.3. Parental Controls and Account Restrictions — Roblox Guide

Ensuring a safe and positive experience for younger players is a top priority on Roblox. The platform offers a robust set of parental controls and account restrictions that empower parents and guardians to manage their children's online activities, limit exposure to inappropriate content, and control spending. These tools are designed to provide peace of mind.

Roblox's safety features allow for granular control over various aspects of the user experience, from chat settings and privacy to in-game purchases. By understanding and utilizing these controls, parents can create a tailored environment that suits their child's age and maturity level, fostering responsible digital citizenship.

Key Parental Control Features:

• Account Restrictions (Chat and Privacy):
• Chat Restrictions: Parents can restrict chat to only communicate with "Friends" or disable chat altogether. This prevents unwanted communication and exposure to inappropriate language.
• Privacy Settings: Control who can send friend requests, who can join the player's games, and who can send private messages.
• Age Verification: For certain features or to access more mature content, age verification might be required.
• Spending Controls:
• Robux Purchase Restrictions: Parents can disable the ability for an account to purchase Robux, preventing unauthorized spending.
• In-Game Purchase Restrictions: This feature allows parents to block all in-game purchases (Game Passes, Developer Products) made with Robux.
• Content Filters:
• Safe Chat: This is enabled by default for younger accounts and filters out potentially offensive language.
• Content Filters for Experiences: While Roblox has content guidelines, parents can also encourage their children to play experiences rated for their age group.
• Parental PIN: A Parental PIN can be set to protect the parental control settings, ensuring that only the parent can make changes.

How to Set Up Parental Controls:

1. Log In to the Account: Access the account you wish to manage through the Roblox website.
2. Navigate to Settings: Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the website and select "Settings."
3. Go to the "Privacy" Tab: This section contains most of the chat and privacy controls.
4. Go to the "Account Settings" Tab: Here you can find options related to spending and set up a Parental PIN.
5. Enable Restrictions: Toggle the desired restrictions on or off. For example, under "Who can chat with me," select "Friends." Under "Other players' ability to interact with your account," you can disable "Can buy items from other users" or "Can trade items."
6. Set Up a Parental PIN: In the "Account Settings" tab, you can create a PIN that will be required to make changes to these settings.

Best Practices for Parents:

• Communicate with Your Child: Talk to your child about online safety, appropriate behavior, and the importance of respecting privacy.
• Regularly Review Settings: As your child matures, you may need to adjust the restrictions accordingly.
• Educate About Scams: Teach your child to be wary of suspicious links, offers that seem too good to be true, and requests for personal information.
• Understand Roblox's Community Standards: Familiarize yourself with Roblox's rules to understand what is expected of users.

By actively engaging with Roblox's parental control features, you can help ensure your child has a safe, enjoyable, and age-appropriate experience on the platform.