How to Disable Parental Controls

Turn off Content & Privacy Restrictions with a passcode. On iPhone and iPad, parental controls are found in the Screen Time settings in the Settings menu. Follow these steps to disable parental controls.

• Open the Settings menu.
• Tap Screen Time .
• Enter the Screen Time passcode when prompted.
• Tap Downtime .
• Tap the slider button to turn off the break time limit.
• Tap the return arrow in the upper left corner to return to the Screen Time menu.
• Tap App Limits .
• Tap the slider button to disable app limits and tap the return arrow in the upper left corner.
• Tap on Content & Privacy Restrictions .
• Tap the slider next to “Content & Privacy Restrictions.”

Disable the limit for each content. If you don’t want to disable the limit for all content, you can disable the limit setting for each content in the Screen Time menu. Take the following steps to disable content restriction.

• Open the Settings menu.
• Tap Screen Time and enter the Screen Time passcode when prompted.
• Tap App Limits and tap restricted apps.
• Tap Delete limit and select Delete .
• Tap the return arrow in the upper right corner.
• Tap on Content & Privacy Restrictions .
• Tap Allowed Apps and tap the slider next to the app you allow.
• Tap Content Restrictions .
• Select an entertainment format (such as Music), Movies, Books, Podcasts at the top and change it to Explicit or Allow all Movies .
• Tap Web content and tap Unrestricted Access. (Access is not limited).
• Tap the function under “Game Center” and tap Allow .

Reset Screen Time passcode. If you forget your Screen Time passcode, you can reset it using the Apple ID and password you used to set the Screen Time passcode. Alternatively, you can still restore your iPhone with your backed up data if you had a backup before setting up the Screen Time passcode. Follow these steps to reset the Screen Time passcode: ^[1]

• Tap Screen Time .
• Tap Change Screen Time Passcode .
• Tap on Change Screen Time Passcode again.
• Tap Forgot Passcode .
• Enter the Apple ID and password used to set the Screen Time passcode.
• Enter the new Screen Time passcode.
• Enter the Screen Time passcode again to confirm.

Use a password recovery program to reset a forgotten Screen Time passcode. If you forget your passcode and can’t reset it with your Apple ID, download some programs to your Windows or Mac computer that can bypass the passcode. Some options include Lock wipes by my phone, Any Unlock, and iPhone Backup Extractor. These are free programs, but for the most part you will need to pay a license fee to unlock the password. The fee for a device ranges from 30-50 USD (about 700 thousand VND to 1.2 million VND). If this doesn’t work, the only way to disable your iPhone or iPad is to restore the factory settings and sign in with a new account. The cryptographic unlocking process typically involves the following steps: ^[2]

• Turn off “Find My iPhone” in the Settings menu below your Apple ID.
• Connect the device to your Windows or Mac computer with a USB cable.
• Open the password unlock program.
• Select the Screen Time passcode unlock option.
• Register for a fee if needed.
• Click the button to start the unlocking process.
• Use the new passcode (if provided) to set the Screen Time passcode.

Disable parental controls in the Google Play Store. Android devices with parental controls for the Google Play Store and the rest of the device. Follow these steps to disable parental controls for Google Play Store.

• Open the Google Play Store app.
• Tap your profile picture in the upper right corner.
• Tap Settings .
• Tap Family .
• Tap Parental Contrps .
• Tap a category (such as “Apps & Games”, “Movies”, “TV”, “Books”).
• Enter the PIN code.
• Tap Allow All and tap Save .
• Tap the slider at the top of the screen to disable all parental controls.

Remove parental controls for Google Play Store without PIN. If you forget the PIN set up for parental controls for Google Play Store, you can clear the app’s data to remove the PIN. Although this does not delete downloaded data, it will delete the search history. Follow these steps to clear Google Play Store data: ^[3]

• Open the Settings app.
• Tap Apps or Apps & notifications.
• Tap Google Play Store .
• Tap Storage .
• Tap Clear Data .
• Tap OK .

Turn off parental controls using Family Link. If you’ve already set up a Google account for your child, you can adjust parental controls using the Family Link app. You can only disable supervision for children over the age of 13. If you don’t remember Family Link’s passcode, you’ll need to restore your Android phone’s original settings and sign in with a new account. Follow these steps to turn off parental controls using the Family Link app:

• Open the Family Link app.
• Tap the child’s account.
• Enter the PIN code.
• Tap Manage Settings .
• Tap Account Info .
• Tap Stop supervision .
• Tap Stop supervision again to confirm.

Open Family Link on the parent’s phone or tablet. Besides setting up parental controls on your child’s Android phone or tablet, you can also use Family Link to set limits for a Google account. This allows parents to set limits on Google Chrome, Google Searches (Google Search), YouTube, Google Assistant, etc. Tap the Family Link for Parents app on the home screen or app menu to open Family Link. The Family Link app is available on Android devices, iPhones, and iPads.

Tap the child’s account. The child’s activity page immediately appears.

Tap Manage settings . This is the option next to the humanoid icon and the gear icon.

Manage settings of Google Play Store. You can manage your child’s Google Play Store restrictions in Family Link. Take the following steps to disable the Google Play Store limitation:

• Tap Contrps on Google Play .
• Tap Apps & games , Movies , or TV .
• Tap the check box next to “Allow all, including unrated”.
• Tap the return arrow at the top.
• Tap Books or Music .
• Tap the slider button to turn off the limits.
• Tap the return arrow in the upper left corner.

Disable the Google Chrome filter. Follow these steps to disable the Google Chrome web filter in Family Link.

• Tap Filters on Google Chrome .
• Tap the check box next to “Allow all sites”.

Disable Google SafeSearch (Google SafeSearch). This is a feature used to filter unhealthy and violent content in Google search results. Follow these steps to disable SafeSearch in Family Link:

• Tap Filters on Google Search .
• Tap the slider next to “SafeSearch”.
• Tap the return arrow in the upper right corner.

Adjust parental controls on YouTube. Children must be at least 13 years old to remove all YouTube friends (you cannot change the date of birth on the child’s account). However, you can adjust the limit. Take these steps to reduce your YouTube restrictions in Family Link:

• Tap Settings on YouTube .
• Tap Edit under “YouTube Kids Settings”.
• Tap the selector next to “Older”.
• Tap the return arrow in the upper left corner.
• Tap Edit under “YouTube Settings”.
• Tap the check box next to “Most of YouTube”.
• Tap the return arrow in the upper left corner.
• Scroll down and tap Unblock Videos to unblock any blocked videos.
• Tap on Unblock
• Tap the return arrow in the upper right corner.

Allow third-party apps on the Google Assistant. Follow these steps to allow your child to use third-party apps on the Google Assistant.

• Tap Google Assistant .
• Tap the slider next to “Third-party actions”.
• Tap the return arrow in the upper left corner.

Turn off the online content filter using the Family Organizer account. Windows computers no longer have parental filters set up. For now, you need to turn off content filters for your child’s online account. Take the following steps to turn off parental online filters:

• Go to https://account.microsoft.com/family/ using a web browser.
• Sign in with your Family Organizer account.
• Click More options below the child’s name.
• Click Content Filters .
• Click the slider below “Filter inappropriate filters and web searches”.
• Click the slider under “Use only allowed websites” if certain websites are blocked.
• Click the “Apps and Games” tab at the top.
• Click the drop-down list under “Apps and games rated up to age” and select “Any age”.
• Click Remove next to the blocked game or app.

Remove the child’s account from the family group. Another way to remove a content filter on a child’s Microsoft account is to remove the child’s account from the family group. Follow these steps to remove an account from a family group: ^[4]

• Go to https://account.microsoft.com/family/ using a web browser.
• Sign in with your Family Organizer account.
• Click More options below the child’s name.
• Click Remove from family group.
• Restart the computer.

Create a new internal account. If you don’t want to change or remove user accounts from your family group, you can create a new internal account that’s not linked to a Microsoft account. This user account is only available on one computer. Admin account required for creating new local account. By default, the Windows Administrator account has no password (leave it blank). If you don’t remember the Administrator account’s password, you can reset it in Windows Recovery. Follow these steps to create a new insider account:

• Log in with an admin account.
• Click the Start menu.
• Click the gear icon icon.
• Click Accounts .
• Click Family & other users .
• Click Add someone else to this PC .
• Click I don’t have this person’s sign-in information .
• Click Add user without a Microsoft account .
• Enter username and password.
• Enter a password hint or select a security question.
• Click Next (Continue).
• Reboot and sign in with the new account.

Reset the Administrator password with a password recovery program. If there is no password reset disc for the Administrator account, you can reset the password using a password reset program. There are many password programs to choose from, including Lazesoft and PCUnlocker. Some programs require you to pay, but others are completely free for home users or allow a trial. Follow these steps to access the Administrator account with a password recovery program:

• Download a password recovery program from the recovery program’s website.
• Insert the USB or insert a writable optical disc into the computer and start the recovery program.
• Select a writable USB or optical disc and choose to create a password reset disc.
• Start the computer from the generated password reset disk.
• Choose to recover your account’s password.
• Select an administrative account and start the password recovery process.
• Restart the computer and log in to the administrative account with the provided password or no password.

Turn off parental controls with an admin account. To change parental control settings on a Mac computer, you must sign in with an admin account or Family Share with administrative rights. You can reset parental control settings in the Screen Time menu. Follow these steps to disable parental control settings on Mac:

• Log in with an administrator account.
• Click the Apple icon in the upper right corner.
• Click System Preferences… (Customize System…)
• Click Screen Time .
• Select the member for whom you want to turn off the Screen Time setting in the menu on the left.
• Click Content & Privacy in the left menu.
• Click Turn Off in the upper right corner.

Turn off some parental controls. If you don’t want to turn off all parental controls, you can turn off some options in the Screen Time settings. Follow these steps to disable parental controls in Screen Time settings:

• Log in with an administrator account.
• Click the Apple icon in the upper right corner.
• Click System Preferences… (Customize System…)
• Click Screen Time .
• Select the member for whom you want to turn off the Screen Time setting in the menu on the left.
• Click Content & Privacy in the left menu.
• Click the “Unrestricted Access” checkbox next to “Web Content”.
• Click the check box next to it to enable all the options for Siri, and Game Center.
• Select “Allow with everyone” next to “Multiplayer Games” and tick “Allow Nearby Multiplayer”.
• Click the Store tab at the top.
• Select “Allow all” or choose a rating for Movies, TV Shows, and apps.
• Click the check box to allow “Explicit Books”, “Explicit Music, Podcasts & News” (Music, Podcasts, and News) and “Explicit Music Videos” (Unfair Music Videos) .

Turn off parental controls without an admin password. The only way to tweak parental controls without an admin password is to change the admin password in recovery mode. Follow these steps to reset the admin password in recovery mode: ^[5]

• Power off the computer.
• Turn on the computer by pressing the power button while holding COMMAND+R until you hear the startup sound. This will put the computer into recovery mode.
• Click Utilities .
• Click Terminal.
• Type “resetpassword” without spaces and without capitalization, and press Enter. The reset password box will appear immediately.
• Select the Mac HD or hard drive icon.
• Select the user account for which you want to reset the password, or select “Forgot all passwords”.
• Enter the new password twice and enter the password hint.
• Click Next (Continue).
• Click the Apple icon in the upper left corner and click restart. Wait for the computer to start.
• Login with new password. You will see the message: The system could not unlock the login keychain.
• Select Create New Keychain .
• Sign in with the new admin password and adjust the parental control settings.

Disable parental controls on PlayStation 5. The PS5 allows you to set parental controls for the entire system or individual users. Follow these steps to disable parental controls on PS5 with a parental password: ^[6]

• Sign in to the main account on PS5.
• Select the gear icon (Settings) in the upper right corner.
• Select Family and Parental Contrps .
• Select a secondary account using parental controls, or select PS5 Conspe Restrictions if parental controls are set on the whole system.
• Enter the 4-digit passcode for parental controls. The default passcode is “0000”.
• Select User Creation and Guest Login (PS5 console limited only)
• Select Parental Contrps for New Users (Parental Controls for New Users) (limited to PS5 consoles only).
• Select PS5 and select Don’t Restrict .
• Press the “circle” button to return to the previous menu.
• Select PS4 and select Don’t Restrict .
• Press the “circle” button to return to the previous menu.
• Select Blu-ray Discs .
• Select Don’t Restrict .
• Select DVD .
• Select Don’t Restrict .
• Select Use of Playstation VR .
• Select Don’t Restrict .
• Select Web Browsing .
• Select Don’t Restrict .

Restore your PlayStation 5 to factory settings. If you don’t know the passcode to disable parental controls on your PS5, you’ll need to reset your console to factory settings. Warning: This will delete all game data and save it. You need to back up your system before resetting the console. You’re better off backing up everything to an external hard drive before doing this. Follow these steps to restore your PS5 to factory settings: ^[7]

• Sign in to the main account on PS5.
• Select the gear icon (Settings) in the upper right corner.
• Select System .
• Select System Software .
• Select Reset Options .
• Select Reset your conspe . Or, you can choose Restore Default Settings . This will restore the default system settings, including the parental control passcode, without deleting game data and saving data. However, you need to enter a parental control passcode to access this option.
• Select Reset .

Disable default parental controls on PlayStation 4. Default parental controls set limits for all accounts on PS4. If you’ve forgotten the passcode for parental controls on your PS4, you’ll need to restore your PS4’s factory settings. Take the following steps to disable the default parental controls:

• Sign in to the main account on PS4.
• On the main screen, you will press the navigation buttons to open the menu bar functions.
• Select the Settings icon.
• Select Parental Contrps/Family Management .
• Select PS4 System Restrictions .
• Select Default Parental Contrps and enter the parental passcode (default is “0000”).
• Select Age Level for Games’ .
• Select Allowed .
• Press the “circle” button to return to the previous menu.
• Select Age Level for Blu-ray Disc and DVD Videos .
• Select Blu-ray Disc .
• Select Allowed at the top of the menu.
• Select DVD .
• Select Allowed at the top of the menu.
• Press the “circle” button to return.
• Select Use of PlayStation VR .
• Select Allowed .
• Select Internet Browser .
• Select Allowed .

Disable parental controls on PlayStation 4 sub-accounts. Sub-accounts are individual accounts set up for each family member. You can set up parental controls for each sub-account. Make the following settings to disable parental controls for each sub-account:

• Sign in to the main account on PS4.
• On the main screen, you will press the control button to go to the function section on the menu bar.
• Select Settings .
• Select Parental Contrps/Family Management
• Select PS4 System Restrictions .
• Select a secondary account under “Applicable Users on this PS4” (Available Users on this PS4)
• Select Playtime restrictions .
• Select Do Not Restrict in the menu next to “Playtime Restrictions” and select Save .
• Select Application/Device/Network Features .
• Select Age Level for Games .
• Select Allowed .
• Press the “circle” button to return.
• Select Age Level for Blu-ray Disc and DVD Videos .
• Select Blu-ray Disc .
• Select Allowed at the top of the menu.
• Select DVD .
• Select Allowed at the top of the menu.
• Press the “circle” button to return.
• Select Use of PlayStation VR .
• Select Allowed .
• Select Internet Browser .
• Select Allowed .
• Select Communications and User-Generated Content.
• Select Allowed .
• Select Age Filtering for Online Content .
• Select Off .
• Select Monthly Spending Limit .
• Select Unlimited .

Disable parental controls on PlayStation 3. On PS3, you can set the level of parental controls. Next, you’ll set up parental controls for Blu-ray (BD) discs, DVDs, games, and web browsers. Take the following steps to disable the password parental control feature for parents: ^{[8] [9]}

• Select the Settings icon on the menu bar.
• Select Security Settings .
• Select Parental Contrp and enter the 4-digit passcode (default is 0000).
• Select Off in the menu and select OK .
• Select BD – Parental Contrp and enter the 4-digit code.
• Select Do Not Restrict .
• Select DVD – Parental Contrp and enter the 4-digit code.
• Select Do Not Restrict .
• Select Internet Browser – Start Contrp and enter the password.
• Click Off .

Reset your PlayStation 3 to factory settings. If you don’t know the PS3 parental passcode, you can reset the default password (“0000”) by resetting the system defaults on your PS3 . This does not delete the game or data. However, you need to sign in to your PlayStation Network account and connect to the internet. ^[10]

• Select the Settings icon on the menu bar.
• Select System Settings .
• Select Restore Default Settings .
• Select Yes when asked.

Turn off parental controls on Nintendo Switch with a PIN. You can reset parental controls on your Nintendo Switch, or use the Nintendo Parental Contrp app on your smartphone or tablet. Follow these steps to disable parental controls on Nintendo Switch: ^[11]

• Select System Settings with a gear icon on the home screen.
• Select Parental Contrps .
• Select Change Settings
• Enter the PIN code.
• Select Change Settings
• Select Restriction Level
• Select Not Restricted
• Select Save .
• Select OK .

Turn off parental controls on Nintendo Switch using the Parental Contrp app. Besides disabling parental controls on the Nintendo Switch, you can also do this using the Nintendo Switch Parental Contrps app on your smartphone or tablet. Follow these steps to disable parental controls on your smartphone or tablet.

• Open the Switch Parental Contrp app on your smartphone or tablet.
• Sign in with your fingerprint or your Nintendo Switch account username and password.
• Tap Conspe Settings in the upper right corner.
• Tap Play-Time Limit .
• Tap the slider at the top to disable “Set Days Individually” if it’s already off.
• Tap Play-Time Limit .
• Tap No Limit .
• Tap the X in the upper left corner.
• Tap Restriction Level .
• Tap None .
• Tap the checkmark icon in the lower right corner.

Turn off parental controls on Nintendo Switch without a PIN. If you forgot your PIN, you can follow these steps to get the master key used to unlock your Nintendo Switch:

• Select System Settings with a gear icon on the home screen.
• Select Parental Contrps .
• Select Change Settings .
• Press – to the left of the handle to view the Help screen.
• Write the reference number and serial number of the game console.
• Go to https://parentalcontrps.nintendo.com/?sys=switch using a web browser.
• Select region.
• Click the check box next to “I agree” under “Review Terms and Conditions”.
• Enter the serial number and reference number, and then click Use these numbers .
• Fill in your contact information and an available email address.
• Click Confirm Contact Information .
• Click I agree to accept a fee of US$0.5 (about VND 12,000).
• See the main code in the email. If you cannot access your email, contact customer support at https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/.
• Select Enter Master Key in Nintendo Switch.
• Enter the master code.
• Select Restriction Level
• Select Not Restricted
• Select Save .
• Select OK .

Turn off parental controls on your Nintendo 3DS, 2DS, or DSi with a PIN. Nintendo consoles make it easy by allowing you to remove all of your controls at once with just a few taps. Follow these steps to disable parental controls on Nintendo 2DS, 3DS, or DSI. ^[12]

• Tap on System Settings with the wrench icon on the touchscreen.
• Tap Parental Contrps .
• Tap Change .
• Enter the PIN and touch OK .
• Tap Clear Settings on the Parental Contrps main menu to clear all parental control settings.
• Tap Delete when asked.

Turn off parental controls on Nintendo 3DS, 2DS, or DSi without a password. The key factor here is the reference number generated when you don’t remember the password. You can use this number to generate a reset code that allows the password to be changed in the following way: ^[13]

• Tap on System Settings with the wrench icon on the touchscreen.
• Tap Parental Contrps .
• Tap Change .
• Tap I Forgot (I forgot).
• Tap I Forgot (Unless you remember the answer to the question).
• Write an 8-digit reference code.
• Go to http://wii.marcan.st/ using a web browser on your computer. If the site is down, you should contact customer support at https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/.
• Make sure the current date in Your Timezone is the same as the date on the 3DS or DSi.
• Enter the reference number in the field next to the Confirmation Number and click Get Reset Code . You will be given a 5-digit reset code.
• Tap OK on Nintendo 3DS or DSi
• Enter the reset code.
• Tap Clear Settings to remove parental controls.

Disable parental controls on Nintendo Wii U with a PIN. If you have a parental PIN on the Nintendo Wii U, you can disable parental controls on the Wii U in the Parental Contrps section. Follow these steps to disable parental controls in Nintendo Wii U: ^[14]

• Open the Parental Contrps section of the Wii U menu.
• Enter the PIN code.
• Select Delete All Settings .
• Select Delete .

Disable parental controls on Nintendo Wii U without a PIN. If you’ve forgotten your Wii U System parent PIN, you can receive the master key via email or customer service. Follow these steps to get a master code that unlocks parental controls: ^[15]

• Open the Parental Contrps section of the Wii U menu.
• Select Forgot PIN (Forgot PIN).
• Select I Forgot (unless you remember the answer to the security question).
• Verify the email address on the screen is correct and select Ok . If the email address is incorrect, you will click Cancel and write the reference number shown on the screen.
• Get the key code in the email. If you cannot access the email address, contact customer service at https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/.
• Select Ok in the Parental Contrp section on the Wii U.
• Enter the master code to unlock parental controls.

Turn off parental controls on the Nintendo Wii with a PIN. Nintendo consoles make it easy to work with by allowing you to remove all your controls at once with just a few clicks. Follow these steps to disable parental controls on the Nintendo Wii: ^[16]

• Select the Wii’s Settings menu in the lower left corner.
• Select the right arrow.
• Select Parental Contrps and select Yes .
• Enter the PIN for parental controls and select Ok .
• Select Clear Settings and click Ok .

Turn off parental controls on the Nintendo Wii without a password. The key factor here is the reference code generated when you don’t remember the password. You can use this number to generate a reset code that will allow you to change your password in the following way: ^[17]

• Select the Wii’s Settings menu in the lower left corner.
• Select the right arrow.
• Select Parental Contrps and select Yes .
• Select I Forgot on the PIN entry screen.
• Select I Forgot again (unless you know the answer to the question).
• Rewrite the reference code.
• On a computer, go to http://wii.marcan.st/. If the site doesn’t work, you’ll need to contact customer support at https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com
• Make sure the current date in Your Timezone is the same as the date on the Wii.
• Enter the reference number.
• Click Get Reset Code .
• Rewrite the 5 digit reset code.
• Click OK on the Nintendo Wii.
• Enter the Reset Code and click OK .
• Click Delete All Settings to remove parental controls.

Disable parental controls on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. On Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, parental controls for kids accounts can only be managed with the family manager’s account, or by using the Xbox Family app on your phone smart or tablet. Follow these steps to disable content limits on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S consoles: ^{[18] [19] [20] [21] ]}

• Log in to the game console with the main account.
• Press the Xbox button on the controller.
• Select Settings .
• Select Account .
• Select Family Settings . Or, if you want to adjust the content settings on your account, select Content Restrictions .
• Select Manage Family Members .
• Select the account for which you want to disable the restrictions.
• Select Access to Content .
• Select Unrestricted .
• Select Privacy & online safety .
• Select Xbox Privacy (Xbox Privacy)
• Select Adult .

Turn off parental controls in the Xbox Family app. Besides setting limits on Xbox consoles, the Xbox Family app also lets you set up parental controls. Follow these steps to disable parental controls using the Xbox Family app: ^[22]

• Open the Xbox Family app on your smartphone or tablet.
• Tap the Settings icon in the lower right corner.
• Tap the account you want to manage under “Profile”.
• Tap Social .
• Tap the slider below “Add Friends”.
• Tap the check box next to Everyone to disable Xbox Live’s media limits.
• Tap Adult Default to disable the message filter.
• Touch the return arrow to return to the previous screen.
• Tap Content Restrictions .
• Tap Allow content suitable for age…
• Tap the age setting below.
• Tap Unrestricted .
• Tap Save .

Restore your Xbox One or Series X/S to factory settings. If you can’t access the main account to remove parental controls, you’ll need to restore your device’s factory settings and use a new account. Warning: This will erase all game data and save it. Remember to back up game data and save it before resetting the console. If the old account is synced with Xbox Live, parental controls will still be set up for the account when you sign back in. You need to create a new account. Follow these steps to restore your Xbox console to factory settings:

• Log in to your Xbox console and press the Xbox button in the center of the controller.
• Select Settings .
• Select System .
• Select Conspe Info .
• Select Reset Conspe .
• Select Reset .