{"id":110489,"date":"2018-10-31T21:40:35","date_gmt":"2018-10-31T21:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=110489"},"modified":"2025-07-01T22:48:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T05:48:55","slug":"how-to-set-up-parental-controls-for-netflix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-set-up-parental-controls-for-netflix\/","title":{"rendered":"How to set up parental controls for Netflix"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Kids watch Netflix. A lot. You probably don\u2019t even want<\/em> to know the screen time statistics for hardcore Netflix-lovers. We can\u2019t blame them, though. With a regularly updated library featuring hundreds of TV shows, movies, and documentaries, there\u2019s something for everyone in the family.<\/p>\n

Of course, the shows that you love might not be appropriate for your kids. Even the most open-minded parent probably doesn\u2019t want their little one checking out the latest episodes of “Orange Is the New Black,” for instance. Thankfully, Netflix has made it even easier to protect kids from seeing the wrong content with updated parental controls. Follow this easy guide to set them up.<\/p>\n

How to set up parental controls for Netflix<\/h2>\n

Setting up PIN protection on Netflix<\/h3>\n

Netflix lets you create a unique personal identification number (PIN) that allows you to lock younger viewers out of mature content. Doing so is quick and easy. Start by logging into your desktop account.<\/p>\n

1. Click on the pull-down arrow displayed next to your profile icon<\/strong> (located at the top right of your screen) and select Account<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

2. Scroll down to the Settings<\/strong> section of the page, and click on Parental Controls. You\u2019ll have to enter your account password to proceed.<\/p>\n

3. Next, you\u2019ll be prompted to create a PIN<\/strong> for your account. The PIN must be four digits. Try to choose a series of numbers that will be easy for you to remember but difficult for your kids to guess.<\/p>\n

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4. Now, you\u2019ll have a couple of options. First, you can restrict content by maturity level.<\/strong> Choose your threshold, and anyone who wants to view content beyond a certain level will have to enter the PIN to gain access.<\/p>\n

5. Alternatively (or in addition), you can restrict content by title.<\/strong> Just enter the names of the programs you want to restrict, and they\u2019ll be PIN-protected, too.<\/p>\n

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Setting protections by profile<\/h3>\n

Instead of setting protections for the whole account, you can adjust the parental controls for each profile. This is helpful if you have kids of different ages in the house since your teenager\u2019s favorite show might not be suitable for your preschooler. Here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n

1. Click on the profile icon<\/strong> in the upper right corner of the screen. The “Who\u2019s Watching?” screen should come up, displaying all of the profiles on your account.<\/p>\n

2. Click on Manage Profiles<\/strong>, and then choose the profile you want to edit.<\/p>\n

3. From the pull-down menu labeled “Allowed TV Shows and Movies,” select the desired maturity level<\/strong> for that profile.<\/p>\n

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Understanding Netflix maturity ratings<\/h3>\n

As you set parental controls, you\u2019ll come across Netflix\u2019s maturity level settings. Here\u2019s how they work.<\/p>\n

Netflix assigns maturity ratings to all of its content. These ratings are generally determined using local programming standards, although sometimes they are set by Netflix. The rating system breaks content into four maturity categories, each representing the overall maturity level of the programming. Keep in mind that maturity settings for ongoing programs reflect the series as a whole and are not assigned to each individual episode.<\/p>\n