Roblox Parental Controls Guide: Content, Chat, Screen Time & Privacy
Roblox parental-controls guide covering linked parent accounts, content maturity, allowed and blocked games, chat controls, screen time, friends, spending and age-based account settings.
Roblox Parental Controls Guide: Content, Chat, Screen Time & Privacy
Roblox Parental Controls Guide: Content, Chat, Screen Time & Privacy
Roblox provides a linked parental-control system that allows parents and caregivers to manage parts of a child's Roblox experience from their own account. Roblox's current support documentation covers content controls, communication, screen time, friends, spending and game access.
Linked Parent Accounts
Roblox uses accounts with parent privileges rather than the older Parent PIN system.
A parent links their own Roblox account to the child's account.
Parent Privileges
Roblox states that an account with parent privileges can:
- Approve certain actions.
- Manage supported parental controls.
- View usage insights.
- View the child's friends.
- View Robux balance information.
Age Verification for Parent Privileges
Roblox requires the parent account to meet its current age-check requirements before parent privileges can be enabled.
Content Maturity Controls
Roblox lets parents manage what level of content a child can access.
The current path is under:
Settings > Parental Controls > Content restrictions
Adjust Content Maturity
Roblox provides a content-maturity control that can limit which games are available to the child.
Allowed and Blocked Games
Parents can also manage individual games.
Roblox's current parental-control system includes:
- Allowed games.
- Blocked games.
Block a Specific Game
The official support path is through Parental Controls and Content restrictions.
Blocking a game prevents the child from entering it even if it appears in search.
Chat Controls
Roblox provides communication controls for different chat features.
Parents can manage supported settings for:
- Game chat.
- Direct chat.
- Friends chat.
- Party features where available.
Age Checks Affect Chat
Roblox's current system uses age checks for access to several communication features.
Some younger users also require parental consent before supported chat options can be enabled.
Private Servers
Parental controls can limit private-server access.
Roblox allows parents to control who can join the child's private servers and which private servers the child can join.
Friends List
Linked parents can review a child's Roblox friends through the parent dashboard.
Block or Report Friends
The official parental-control tools allow parents to block or report a listed friend.
Screen Time
Roblox includes daily screen-time controls for supported child accounts.
Parents can set a daily limit through the parental-control dashboard.
Screen-Time Insights
The dashboard can also show usage information such as:
- Daily screen time.
- Recent top games.
Spending Controls
Depending on the child's age and current Roblox account type, parental controls may include spending limits or spending notifications.
Age Changes Which Controls Apply
Roblox gradually shifts some account control from the parent to the child as the user gets older.
Under 13
Roblox states that parents can manage privacy settings, screen time and spending limits for supported under-13 accounts.
Teens
As children become teenagers, some settings begin moving to the teen while the linked parent can still retain certain insights and controls.
Account Types
Roblox currently uses age-related account experiences, including Roblox Kids and Roblox Select in supported regions.
Feature availability may vary by age and region.
Privacy Settings
Roblox provides privacy and communication settings so users and parents can control interactions.
Do not assume one setup is appropriate for every family.
Review Settings Periodically
Roblox changes features as users age and as the platform updates its safety systems.
Review parental controls after:
- An age milestone.
- A new device.
- A change in chat access.
- A new spending arrangement.
Do Not Share the Child's Password
The linked-parent system is designed so parents can manage supported settings through their own account rather than repeatedly signing into the child's account.
Parental-Control Routine
- Create or use your own Roblox account.
- Complete the required parent age check.
- Link the parent and child accounts.
- Review content restrictions.
- Review communication settings.
- Set screen-time controls if appropriate.
- Review friends and spending settings.
- Recheck controls as the child gets older.
Bottom Line
Roblox's current parental-control system centers on a linked parent account. Use it to manage content access, communication, screen time, friends and eligible spending controls, and revisit the settings as the child's age and available Roblox features change.