Roblox Parental Controls: A Complete Guide for Parents

At a glance

Main tool	Linked parent account
Spending	Monthly limits and purchase notifications
Time	Daily screen time limits
Chat	Who can chat, or turn chat off
Content	Maturity labels and limits
Extra safety	Account PIN, 2-step verification

Quick steps

1. Link a parent account. From your child's account settings, add a parent and verify your identity.
2. Set spending limits. Choose a monthly limit and turn on purchase notifications.
3. Choose content and chat settings. Pick the maturity level and who can chat with your child.
4. Set screen time. Add a daily time limit that fits your family's routine.

Linking a parent account

Roblox allows a parent or guardian to link their own account to a child’s account. Once linked, you can manage many settings from your own device instead of using your child’s login. Setting this up usually involves adding your email from the child’s account and confirming you are an adult. Follow the steps shown in the child’s Parental Controls settings.

Spending limits and notifications

You can set a monthly spending limit so your child cannot spend more than you agree. You can also get notifications when purchases happen. Gift cards are another way to keep spending predictable because no payment card is stored. If your child wants Premium, review the recurring cost together; our Premium guide explains it.

Screen time limits

Roblox lets parents set a daily screen time limit. When the limit is reached, the child cannot keep playing until the next day. Pick a limit that fits homework and sleep, and explain it to your child so it feels fair rather than sudden.

Chat and communication

Chat settings control who can message your child and whether chat is available at all. For younger children, many parents turn off chat or limit it to friends. Voice chat has age requirements and age checks. Our voice chat guide explains the rules.

Content maturity

Every Roblox experience has a content maturity label that describes things like violence or fear. Parents can choose the highest level their child can access. This means games above that level will not appear or cannot be joined. Review the labels on your child’s favourite games to understand what they contain.

Friends and privacy

Privacy settings control who can send friend requests, join your child in games and see their activity. Limiting these to friends reduces contact from strangers.

Account security

Add an Account PIN so your child cannot change key settings without you, and turn on 2-step verification. Our security guide covers both.

Talking with your child

• Never share a password, even with friends.
• Free Robux offers are always scams.
• Do not move chats to other apps with strangers.
• Tell a parent if anyone makes you uncomfortable.
• Use the Report and Block buttons when needed.

Check in regularly

Settings work best with regular conversations. Ask your child to show you their favourite games and friends. Children are more likely to tell you about problems when Roblox is something you talk about together.

Reviewing your child’s games

Open your child’s recent experiences and look at each game’s maturity label and description. Play a few minutes yourself to understand what they enjoy. Many games have their own settings for chat and trading, so review those too. If a game seems unsuitable, adjust content maturity settings so it cannot be joined.

In short

Link a parent account, set spending and screen time limits, choose chat and content maturity settings, and add an Account PIN. Then keep talking with your child about scams, sharing information and asking for help. Settings and conversation work best together.