Helping you set
digital ground rules with Family Link.
Family Link helps you manage your children’s accounts and Chrome OS or Android devices as they explore online through parental controls. You can manage apps, keep an eye on screen time, and help set digital ground rules for your family.
for your family online.
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App activity reports
Not all screen time is created equal. It can depend on whether your child is using their device to read a book, watch videos, or play games. You can use Family Link’s app activity reports to see which apps your child is using most, and make decisions about what they have access to.
Manage account settings
Managing and securing your child’s account
Access and manage your child's account and data settings in Family Link. As a parent, you can help change or reset your child’s password if they forget it. You can also edit your child’s personal information or even delete their account if you feel it’s necessary. They can’t add another profile to their account or device without your permission. Finally, you can check to see the location of their Android device (as long as it’s on, connected to the internet, and recently active).
For help thinking through your family’s digital ground rules, check out our Family Guide. With tips to spark conversations about technology with your children, you and your family can more confidently navigate the digital world together.
children can discover online.
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Manage your child’s access to websites with Chrome
You can manage your child’s access to specific websites when they are using the Chrome browser on their Android or Chrome OS device through parental controls. You can choose to limit your child to only the websites you are comfortable with or block specific sites that you don’t want them to visit.
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