Step-by-Step Guide- How to Set Up Parental Controls on Your Chromebook

How do I set up parental controls on a Chromebook?

Parental controls are essential for ensuring a safe and appropriate online experience for children. If you have a Chromebook and want to manage your child’s internet usage, setting up parental controls is a straightforward process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started.

Step 1: Create a supervised user account

The first step in setting up parental controls on a Chromebook is to create a supervised user account for your child. This account will allow you to monitor and manage their activity. To create a supervised user account, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your Chromebook with your Google account.
2. Open the Chrome browser and navigate to Google Families on the Chrome Web Store.
3. Click on “Add a family member” and sign in with your Google account.
4. Enter your child’s name and email address, and select “Supervised” as the account type.
5. Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions to set up the account.

Step 2: Configure parental controls

Once you have created a supervised user account, you can configure the parental controls to manage your child’s Chromebook usage. Here’s how to do it:

1. Go to the Google Families website and sign in with the Google account you used to create the supervised user account.
2. Select your child’s account from the list of family members.
3. In the “Manage” section, you can enable or disable various parental control options, such as:
– Web filtering: block or allow specific websites.
– Content filtering: filter apps, books, movies, and games based on age rating.
– Device time: set a daily schedule for when the child can use the Chromebook.
– App and game control: allow or block specific apps and games.
– YouTube content: filter inappropriate content on YouTube.
4. Save your settings and your child’s Chromebook will now be subject to the parental controls you’ve configured.

Step 3: Monitor and manage your child’s account

With parental controls in place, you can monitor and manage your child’s Chromebook usage. Here are some features you can use:

1. Activity Report: View a summary of your child’s activity, including the websites they visited, apps they used, and time spent on the device.
2. App and Web Activity: View a detailed report of your child’s app and web activity, including search terms and URLs.
3. Block or Allow Content: Use the activity report to block or allow specific websites, apps, or content.
4. Chat Controls: Manage your child’s ability to chat with others on Google Hangouts.

By following these steps, you can set up and manage parental controls on your Chromebook to help ensure a safe and appropriate online experience for your child.