This article explains how to enable, change, or disable parental controls in Windows. The instructions in this article apply to Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.

To use the latest features of Windows Parental Controls and Microsoft Family Safety, both you and your child will need a Microsoft account (not a local account). While you can get a Microsoft account for your child before setting up any of the available parental controls in Windows 10, it’s easier and more straightforward to get the account during the setup process. Whatever you decide, follow these steps to get started.

Select Start and then choose Settings to launch the Windows Settings app.

In the left pane, select Family & other users.