How to Set Up Parental Controls on PS

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Log into your PS4 profile (assuming this is the main account on the console).

   There are 2 types of codes you should set to protect your account:
   Master Account Passcode—This passcode will protect your profile.
   
   Anytime you log into your account, you will enter this passcode.
   
   Go to "Settings" and then select "Login Settings." Select "Passcode Management" to enter a passcode for your account.
   
   Parental Controls Passcode—This is the code you will enter if you are going to change any Parental Control Settings.
   
   Go to "Settings" and select "Parental Controls." Select "Restrict Use of PS4 Features" and then select "Change Passcode."
   
   , , ,, If your child has an existing account, you can still choose his/her account to be a sub-account.
   
   You can then skip the rest of these steps and head to the next part.
   
   If there is no existing account, select "Register User."
   
   ,,,,,,, , , From this point on, you can select the feature you would like to restrict from your child.
   
   All settings of the Parental Controls can be configured here.
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   Step 2: Set the passcodes.

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   Step 3: Log into your account again

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   Step 4: if you are not in your account anymore.

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   Step 5: Go to "Settings" and then select "Parental Controls."

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   Step 6: Select "Sub-Account Management."

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   Step 7: Verify the account by entering your PSN login credentials.

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   Step 8: Select "Create New Sub-Account."

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   Step 9: Select a language and a date of birth.

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    Step 10: Enter a valid e-mail address for your child's sub-account.

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    Step 11: Select which notifications your child can receive.

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    Step 12: Choose an avatar

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    Step 13: online ID

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    Step 14: first name

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    Step 15: and last name for the account.

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    Step 16: Select the privacy settings

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    Step 17: social restrictions

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    Step 18: and spending limit of the sub-account.

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    Step 19: Agree to the Terms of Service.

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    Step 20: Log into the sub-account.

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    Step 21: Go to "Settings."

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    Step 22: Select "Parental Controls."

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    Step 23: Select "Restrict Use of PS4 Features."

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