How to Use Parental Controls on Netflix

Set up parental controls on Netflix to limit what your children can watch.

Steps

  1. 1

    Go to your Netflix Account.

    Log in to netflix.com in a browser and click your profile icon.

  2. 2

    Click Account.

    Select Account from the dropdown menu to reach your account settings.

  3. 3

    Open Profile Controls.

    Find the Profile and Parental Controls section and click the arrow next to a profile name.

  4. 4

    Set a maturity rating.

    Choose the maximum content rating for that profile, like TV-PG or PG-13.

  5. 5

    Lock changes with a PIN.

    Create a four-digit PIN that is required to change the maturity settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I block specific shows on Netflix?Show
Yes, you can block titles by name in the Parental Controls section of your account settings.
Do parental controls work on all devices?Show
Yes, the restrictions apply to every device that uses the profile with parental controls enabled.
Can I set different limits for each child?Show
Yes, each profile has its own maturity rating, so you can customize the limits per child.

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