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How to set parental controls on Pokemon GO
You will need access to your child’s Pokémon GO account.
Creating a parental account
Pokémon Go lets parents add children to their Pokémon Trainer Club account, allowing them to edit their child’s experience on the app to keep them safe.
To set up a Pokémon Trainer Club account:
Step 1 – Open the Pokémon Go app and select New Player.
Step 2 – Click on Pokémon Trainer Central.
Step 3 – On the Pokémon Trainer Central login page, login or Create an Account.
You will be taken through a standard account setup process, inputting an email address and choosing a username and password. Once this is complete, your Pokémon Trainer Central account will be created.
Adding a child profile to your account
Once you have created a Pokémon Trainer Club account, you can create. add and manage child profile from your Pokémon Trainer Club website.
To add a child to your Pokémon Trainer Club account:
Step 1 – Go to the Pokémon Trainer Club Website and sign in to your account. You can also create your parent account here or on the app.
Step 2 – Click on your profile name and select Add a child in the drop down
Step 3 – Use your email address or add your child’s email address depending on their age and your parental control preferences.
Step 4 – Input your child’s birth date. This is for account recovery only, remember never to share any personal details on public platforms.
Step 5 – Create a Child Screen Name. This is used to identify them in public areas of the website and game. Avoid using personal information.
Step 6 – To enable access to Pokemon Go, add your Child Log-in information. This includes a username and secure password. Remind your child to never share username or security details with anyone.
Step 7 – Your child’s account is now created. Go to Manage Your Child’s Account to set up important security and safety features.
Step 8 – Go to your child’s Profile Overview, and ensure the toggle is switched off. You can adjust the privacy settings so that your child’s profile does not appear publicly on the platform.
Step 9 – Click TURN ON to activate the multi-factor authentication security feature. This will help protect your child’s account as they will be asked to provide an extra code each time they log in. This requires an authenticator app such as Google Authenticator to be installed on your child’s device.
Setting up your child’s account
If you have added your child’s profile to your Pokémon Trainer Club account, you can now set up their profile in Pokémon Go.
To set up your child’s Pokémon Go account:
Step 1 – On the Pokémon Go app home screen select New Player.
Step 2 – Click Pokémon Trainer Club and input your child’s login details.
Step 3 – You will be taken to a page where you must confirm that you are the Parent or Guardian of the child. Click I’m the Parent/Guardian.
Step 4 – On the next page, select Continue as Parent or Guardian.
Step 5 – You will be shown your child’s parental permissions, and be given a chance to edit them again. Once you are happy with your child’s settings, click Continue.
Step 6 – Your child is now ready to play Pokémon Go with the security of parental controls. Tap Back to Pokémon Go to allow them to start playing.
How to set parental controls on Pokemon GO
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