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Bing SafeSearch

Controls & Settings guide

SafeSearch can help you block inappropriate or explicit images from your Bing Search results. The SafeSearch filter isn’t 100% accurate, but it helps you avoid most violent and adult content.
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How to set up SafeSearch with Bing

You will need access to Microsoft Edge on the device your child uses.

How to set safety settings on Bing SafeSearch

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How to set safety settings on Bing SafeSearch

To set safety settings:

Step 1 – Go to bing.com on your browser.

Step 2 – Click the 3 horizontal lines in the top right corner.

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Step 2 – From the dropdown menu, select SafeSearch.

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Step 3 – Here you can select what level of SafeSearch filtering you would like, with an option of Off, Moderate or Strict.

  • Strict – All adult content is filtered out
  • Moderate – Adult images and videos are filtered, but not text
  • Off – No content is filtered
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Step 4 – Once you’ve selected the level of filtering you want, scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save.

Your Bing will now filter adult content.

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