How to Set Up PS5 Parental Controls? – Ensuring the Safety of Your Kids and Your bank Account

Nowadays, kids love spending their free time on gaming, but as a parent, you surely don’t want your child to spend hours on the PlayStation 5 or any other gaming console.

Apart from that, the PS5 is not limited to gaming, as children can stream music, movies, and TV and even browse the internet. You may never know if your child is engaging with any inappropriate content in your absence. 

Thanks to Sony for introducing built-in PS5 parental controls that help you set restrictions and monitor the activity of your kids. Through this write-up, you’ll learn how to set them up with a few simple steps.

The Ps5 got parental controls on it? Bc that’s the only way it’s getting bought

— annoying (@mayatp_) May 22, 2020

Quick Answer: To set PS5 parental controls, open Settings >> Family and Parental Controls >> Family Management. Choose the account for which you want to set restrictions and adjust the features accordingly.

How to Set PS5 Parental Controls? – What Options Do You Have?

Once you start with the PS5, you get two options to ensure the safety of your child on the console. Follow these steps to access the available options:

• From the home screen of your PS5, scroll to the Settings (gear icon) present in the top right and press the “x” button on your controller.

  

• Then, scroll down and open Family and Parental Controls.

  

• Then, you get two options – PS5 Console Restrictions and Family Management.

  

Each option will help you with PS5 monitoring and offers different options to enhance the security of the console. Proceed further to learn more about both of the alternatives available.

What are PS5 Console Restrictions?

PS5 Console Restrictions allow you to set default parental controls that will be applied to all new users of the gaming console. Also, you can set restrictions for users who haven’t joined the PlayStation Network. 

Once you open the PS5 Console Restrictions option, you’ll have to enter the passcode.

Now, set the restrictions one by one through the following steps:

• Open the first option, i.e. User Creation and Guest Login, and set it to Don’t Allow.

  

• Scroll down and open the next option, Parental Control for New Users. Through this option, you can determine what specific features of your PS5 can be accessed by new users and guests not linked to the Family Network.

  

• From there, you can restrict the age level for PS5. By default, it would be 21 or older, but you can set any age limit, as shown in the image below.

  

• Scroll down and restrict the streaming of Blu-ray Disc, and DVD. Moreover, you can even restrict the use of PlayStation VR and Web Browsing. Just set Don’t Restrict to Restrict for all the options.

  

That’s it. You can now back to the main screen and open Family Management.

Sony’s Game Rating System: All video games on PS5 are rated on the basis of the maturity of the content they have. These ratings are set by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and help someone purchase a game according to the player’s age. The ratings are as follows:
Level 0: ESRB RP – Rating PendingLevel 2: ESRB EC – Early ChildhoodLevel 3: ESRB E – EveryoneLevel 4: ESRB E10+ – Everyone 10+Level 5: ESRB T – TeenLevel 9: ESRB M – MatureLevel 10: ESRB AO – Adults Only

How to Set Family Management on PS5?

When it comes to setting up PS5 parental controls for more than one kid, Family Management is the best option. It allows you to set different restrictions for each individual child account.

However, before you begin, you must create an account on PlayStation Network to become the Family Manager and then invite your family members.

Once you do, you can set restrictions on a PS5, but first, it’s mandatory to create a child’s account.

After creating your account on PS Network, you need to add your child’s account to PS5. To do so, follow these steps:

• Click on Settings >> Switch User.

  

• Now, click on Add User. 

  

• Then, click on Get Started on the left.

  

• After going through the Terms and Conditions, click on Create an Account on the next page.

  

• Now, enter the information, and click on Next to confirm.

  

• Then, click on Continue. 

  

• Select your account and sign in.

  

• Enter your account information and click OK to proceed further.

  

• Now, the creation of your child’s account begins. Click on Next.

  

• In the next step, you’ll have to enter the email ID of your child and create a password. Click Next to confirm your actions.

  

That’s it. The created account for your child will appear in the Family Management section of your PS5. Open the account, and set any restrictions you like.

After creating your child’s account, go back to the Family Management option and open your child’s account to set any restrictions. Let’s begin with the child’s online privacy.

• You can choose how secure your child’s PS5 account would be. The options range from being completely “Social and Open” to “Solo and focused.”

  

• Now, set the restriction level according to the gaming experience and click on Confirm.

  

To restrict playtime, follow these steps:

• Open your child’s account from Family Management, and click on Playtime Settings.

  

• Now, turn on the toggle for Restrict Playtime, and then click Save.

  

You can also set a limit on online purchases on PS5. Follow these steps to do so:

• Go to Family Management >> Child’s Account >> Parental Controls.

  

• Now, scroll down, and click on Monthly Spending Limit.

  

• Then, set the amount you want your child to spend in a month for in-game purchases. It ranges from $0.00 to unlimited. In this case, let’s set the amount to $0.00.

  

Click on Confirm at the bottom and you’re all set.

Final Words

No matter how much safety PlayStation offers for children, there can still be ways to alter the Settings again. However, setting a passcode in the Parental Control Settings is a relevant option you cannot ignore.

From setting restrictions on the internet browser on PS5 to limiting their playtime and in-game purchases, the console offers a plethora of options a parent to ensure safe gameplay for their children.

Gaurav Rathore