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How to Use Netflix Parental Controls

Prevent your kids from viewing inappropriate content

By Jennifer Allen Jennifer Allen Writer Swansea University, Staffordshire University Jennifer Allen has been writing about technology since 2010. Her work has appeared in Mashable, TechRadar, and many more publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on May 12, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email

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Expand Jump to a Section Create a New Netflix Profile Adjust a Profile's Age Rating Place a Profile Lock on Netflix Block a Show on Netflix Netflix is a great for the whole family, but you might not want your kids to have access to everything. Here's how to set parental controls on Netflix so your little ones (and not so little ones) only see what's age-appropriate for them. You need to complete these steps via your web browser. You can't change Netflix parental settings via the Netflix app.

How to Create a New Netflix Profile

If you only have one Netflix profile set up, you're missing out. It's useful to have multiple profiles so that other members of the family can watch shows and enjoy their own recommendations, without your tastes getting in the way of what they're watching. For families, a new profile is the quickest way to set up basic parental controls. Here's what to do. On your web browser, go to https://www.netflix.com/ and log in. Click Add Profile. Enter a name for the new profile. Click the designated age group you require on Show content for. If you choose Kids, the viewing restrictions are automatically set to PG or under. If you choose Teens, content is set to 12 and below. Click Continue. You've successfully created a new profile on Netflix.

How to Adjust the Age Rating on Netflix Parental Controls

The default settings for age groups on Netflix are useful, but you can adjust the age requirement more specifically on individual profiles. Here's what to do. Log into Netflix via your web browser at https://www.netflix.com/ Hover your cursor over the account thumbnail. Click Account. Scroll down to Profile & Parental Controls. Click the profile you want to edit. Click Change next to Viewing Restrictions. Enter your password. Click Continue. Choose the Age Rating you want to limit the profile to. Scroll down and click Save.

How to Place a Profile Lock on Netflix

If you're limiting access to specific profiles such as your child's, you don't want them to be able to circumvent it by switching to another profile. Here's how to add a PIN to your profiles so that access is restricted to only those users who know the 4 digit code. Log into Netflix via your web browser at https://www.netflix.com/ Hover your cursor over the account thumbnail. Click Account. Scroll down to Profile & Parental Controls. Click the profile you want to edit. Click Change next to Profile Lock. Enter your password, then click Continue. Click the Require a PIN to access profile box to enable it. Enter a 4 digit PIN code. Click Save.

How to Block a Show on Netflix

If you only want to limit access to one or a couple of specific shows or movies, it's possible to block access to that title. Here's how to do it. Log into Netflix via your web browser at https://www.netflix.com/ Hover your cursor over the account thumbnail. Click Account. Scroll down to Profile & Parental Controls. Click the profile you want to edit. Click Change next to Viewing Restrictions. Enter your password, then click Continue. Scroll down to Title Restrictions. Enter the name of the show or film name you want to restrict. Netflix autocompletes most suggestions so you can enter the start of a title and pick from a list. Click Save. The profile will now no longer show the specific programs or movies you've restricted. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Reset Your Amazon Prime Video PIN How to Cancel Netflix How Much Data Does Netflix Use? How to Use Firestick Parental Controls How to Turn Off Netflix Autoplay Previews and Next Episode How to Use Parental Controls on Quest Headsets How to Put an Amazon Tablet in Kid Mode How to Clear Watch History on Discovery Plus How to Set up Netflix on Windows Media Center How to Delete 'Continue Watching' On Netflix How to Set Up Disney Plus Parental Controls How to Use Hulu Parental Controls How to Download Netflix Movies on Laptop How to Set Up Parental Controls on a Router Two Ways to View Instagram Without an Account How to Use the Netflix DVD Rental Program Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies