Controls & Settings guide
YouTube Restricted Mode
Restricted Mode is an opt-in setting that helps screen out explicit and adult content to protect your children when they use YouTube. It also screens out comments on all videos your child watches.
What do I need?
A Google account (Email & Password)
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Step by Step Instructions
1
Steps for desktop experience: Visit youtube.com and click ‘sign in’ to get into your account.
2
Log in to your Google account using your Email address and Password. If you haven’t got an account click the ‘Create an account‘.
3
Once you’ve signed in, select your account user icon.
4
Select ‘Restricted mode‘ option from the list of options.
5
Turn the restricted mode switch to ‘on’.
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