Epic Games Parental Controls – What a Concerned  Parent Can Do?

Epic Games, being one of the gaming studio giants, has been behind the most popular releases like Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League. These games have a multiplayer option and players from across the world can participate in fancy battles.

But, behind extensive online gaming, a concerned parent is thinking about the potential risks. They may include privacy sanctity, exposure to inappropriate games, and more!

Thanks to the Epic Games parental controls that ensure in making the platform more kid-friendly. Wondering how to set them up? Reading this blog will give you the answer.

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Quick Answer: When it comes to setting parental controls on Epic Games, you just have to set a PIN by navigating to Profile >> Account >> Parental Control.

How to Set Epic Games Parental Controls?

When it comes to making the platform safe and secure for your kids, all you need to do is set up an Epic Games parental control pin and make further changes. To do so, follow these steps:

• Open the official website of Epic Games and click on the profile icon at the top right.

  

• Now, click on Account from the list of options.

  

• Then, click on PARENTAL CONTROLS at the left.

  

• Now, you need to Set a Parental Controls PIN. Click CREATE PIN when confirmed.

  

After you set a PIN, you can make the further changes mentioned below for a safer experience when purchasing a new game, adding new friends, filtering mature language, and more.

Under the General tab, scroll down a bit, and you’ll find the Epic Games Payment section. There, turn on the toggle for “Always require a PIN for purchases using Epic Games payment service.”

Turning this on means your child cannot purchase any games from the Epic Games website without entering the PIN.

You can also set the PIN for purchasing specific games based on their rating. The option is mentioned right below the payment services section, you can put the slider on any option you prefer.

To get an idea, take a look at the image shown below:

You can set a limit on adding friends to the platform, and with whom your child will be able to chat. To set these:

• Click on the Social Permissions tab.

  

• Now, under the Epic Friends Permission section, turn on the toggle for Require PIN to add Epic friends.

  

• Then, scroll down to Epic Voice Chat Permission, and set the pointer to Nobody to avoid chatting with any stranger in the game.

  

• In the next section, you can also manage the chat permissions through “Epic Text Chat Permission.” Just set the pointer to Nobody here as well.

  

Fortnite is a highly popular game offered by Epic Games. If your child loves to play this one, you can set the filter to mature language and even get playtime reports by following these steps:

• Click on the Fortnite Settings tab.

  

• First, you can enable the PIN to access experiences in Fortnite. Set the pointer according to the age of your child. For example, if you set it to Everyone 10+, it is not possible to play Fortnite: Battle Royale for kids under 10.

  

• Apart from that, you can also filter out mature language and choose to receive playtime reports. Just turn on the toggle for both the options available at the bottom of the page. 

  

Now, your teen won’t come across any mature language when texting their friends, and you’ll receive their playtime reports weekly to ensure that they’re not spending too much time playing Fortnite.

How to Make the Epic Games Store Kid-Friendly?

To make sure that your child is playing the appropriate games and not engaged in anything that creates safety issues online, you can make the Epic Games store a bit more kid-friendly. Here’s how you can do that:

• Make Regular Updates to Parental Controls: As your child grows up, it is evident to make the necessary updates to the parental control of Epic Games. Doing this will ensure that your child will always come across age-appropriate content.

• Observe the Time Spent on Gaming: You must keep an eye on the time spent by your child on gaming. Receiving playtime reports can do a fine job here.

• Play Games Together: Join your kid in an online game, this will not only strengthen the bond between you two but also make you familiar with the type of content they’re engaged with.

• State the Importance of Online Safety: Educating your children about online safety and potential dangers is very important. For example, you can tell them not to share any personal information online, and why.

• Read Game Ratings and Reviews: Before you let your child download or purchase any game from the Epic Games store, go through the ratings and customer reviews to confirm if the game is appropriate for children or not.

Final Thoughts

Online gaming is undoubtedly popular, but there’s no denying that there are several risks associated with it. The most common ones include addictive behavior, overspending, and exposure to mature content.

With the help of built-in parental controls, your child can get a safer gaming experience and stay away from potential privacy threats. Moreover, having an open discussion about the risks and playing games together can also have a positive impact on your child’s gaming time.

Gaurav Rathore