Parental Controls Setup
Step-by-step guide to setting up Roblox parental controls and keeping your children safe. Essential settings every parent should configure.
Essential Controls
Contact Settings
Control who can message and contact your child
Privacy Settings
Manage visibility and personal information sharing
Account Restrictions
Enable age-appropriate content filtering
Spending Controls
Set limits on Robux purchases and trades
5-Step Setup Guide
Access Account Settings
Log into your child's Roblox account and navigate to Settings
- Go to roblox.com and sign in
- Click the gear icon in the top right
- Select 'Settings' from the dropdown menu
Enable Account Restrictions
Turn on the most important safety feature first
- Go to the 'Privacy' tab
- Find 'Account Restrictions'
- Toggle the switch to 'ON'
- This restricts access to age-appropriate content
Configure Contact Settings
Control who can communicate with your child
- Set 'Who can message me?' to 'Friends' or 'No one'
- Set 'Who can chat with me in app?' to 'Friends' or 'No one'
- Disable 'Who can call me?' entirely
- Set friend requests to require approval
Set Privacy Controls
Limit visibility and information sharing
- Set 'Who can see my inventory?' to 'Friends' or 'No one'
- Disable 'Who can join me?' or set to 'Friends'
- Turn off 'Who can see my experiences?' if desired
- Review all other privacy settings
Configure Spending Limits
Control Robux purchases and trading
- Go to 'Account Info' tab
- Set up parental PIN for purchases
- Consider disabling trading entirely
- Review payment methods and remove if necessary
Age-Specific Settings
Under 9 Years
Recommended Settings:
- Account Restrictions: ON
- Chat: Disabled completely
- Messages: No one
- Friend Requests: Disabled
- Inventory: No one can see
- Join Games: Friends only or disabled
9-12 Years
Recommended Settings:
- Account Restrictions: ON
- Chat: Friends only (filtered)
- Messages: Friends only
- Friend Requests: Require approval
- Inventory: Friends only
- Join Games: Friends only
13+ Years
Recommended Settings:
- Account Restrictions: Consider keeping ON
- Chat: Friends only or filtered
- Messages: Friends only
- Friend Requests: With approval
- Inventory: Friends only
- Spending: Set clear limits
Quick Reference Checklist
Must-Do Settings:
- Enable Account Restrictions
- Set chat to Friends only or disable
- Disable direct messages from strangers
- Require approval for friend requests
- Set up spending controls
Regular Monitoring:
- Check friends list weekly
- Review recent games played
- Monitor chat and messages
- Discuss online experiences
- Play games together
When to Review Settings
Immediate Review Needed:
- • Child receives inappropriate messages
- • Unknown friends appear on friends list
- • Unexpected Robux spending
- • Child seems upset after gaming
Regular Reviews:
- • Monthly settings check
- • When child gets older
- • After Roblox updates
- • If gaming habits change
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Account Restrictions and should I enable them?
Account Restrictions is Roblox's most important safety feature. When enabled, it restricts your child to a curated list of age-appropriate experiences and disables social features. We strongly recommend enabling this for children under 13.
Can my child still play with friends if I enable restrictions?
Yes, but with limitations. They can still play approved games and communicate through filtered chat with friends. You can adjust settings to allow friend-only interactions while maintaining safety.
How do I monitor my child's activity on Roblox?
Regularly check their friends list, recent games played, and any messages. Consider playing games together to understand their interests. Set up regular 'check-ins' to discuss their online experiences.
What should I do if my child receives inappropriate messages?
Immediately report the user through Roblox's reporting system, block them, and screenshot the evidence. Review and tighten privacy settings, and discuss the incident with your child.
Can I set spending limits for Robux?
Yes, you can set up parental PINs for purchases, remove payment methods, or use Roblox gift cards for controlled spending. Consider setting clear rules about when and how much can be spent.
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