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Video games, consoles & platforms

If your child is a keen gamer and uses a range of consoles or devices to play the latest games, make sure to set them up safe.

Take a look at our list of parental control how-to guides to get up to speed on how to set the right level of protection to give them a fun and safe experience while playing video games.

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Find video games and consoles step-by-step guides

Get practical tips to help children stay safe while using video games, consoles, and gaming platforms. Explore each guide for simple steps to set up parental controls, manage privacy, block and report, and more.

Stay connected with Family Pairing on TikTok

Keep your teen safe on TikTok. Link accounts to easily manage screen time, content, and privacy, all from your phone. Peace of mind, instantly.

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Create healthy screen time

Help your teen balance TikTok with life. Use Screen Time Limits and Time Away to prevent overuse and encourage healthy breaks. Empower them to manage their time.

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Keep their feed age-appropriate

Worried about what your teen sees? Restricted Mode filters out mature content, creating a safer browsing experience. Protect their eyes and minds.

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Manage who can contact them

Control who can send messages to your teen—or turn messaging off entirely. For under 16s, direct messages are off by default, giving you extra peace of mind.

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Discover more about video games

Get advice on how to help children get the stay safe while gaming online and get the most benefits.

Quick tip: Make sure to set up an account for your child on their console to quickly minimise inappaopriate content with age limits.