Use YouTube Kids for younger children
Download and open the YouTube Kids app
Sign in with your Google account
Set up a child profile
Choose content settings by age group
Turn on Search only if you want your child to search videos
Use the timer to limit watch time
Block specific videos or channels
Review watch history and settings regularly
Turn on Restricted Mode in the regular YouTube app
Open the YouTube app or website
Sign in to your Google account
Go to Settings
Select General
Turn on Restricted Mode
Set up Family Link for supervised accounts
Install Google Family Link on your device
Create or manage your child’s Google account
Link your child’s account to your family group
Use Family Link to manage YouTube access and settings
Use device-level restrictions
Set screen time limits on the phone, tablet, or computer
Restrict app installs and purchases
Block or limit browser access to YouTube if needed
Check account and privacy settings
Turn off autoplay if desired
Disable comments where possible through supervised settings
Regularly update parental control settings