How to set up Microsoft Family Safety parental controls on Windows laptops for children, including web filtering, screen time, and app restrictions.
Windows laptops are commonly used by children for schoolwork, gaming, and general web browsing. Microsoft Family Safety provides built-in parental controls that cover screen time, web filtering, app restrictions, and activity reporting. These controls work across Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices when your child signs in with a Microsoft account.
Microsoft Family Safety
family.microsoft.com or the Microsoft Family Safety app
Microsoft Family Safety is the central hub for managing your child's Windows experience. It provides web filtering, screen time limits, app restrictions, spending controls, and activity reports.
Web & Search Filters
family.microsoft.com > Child's profile > Content filters > Web and search
Filters web content in Microsoft Edge and Bing search. Note that this filtering only works reliably in Microsoft Edge — consider blocking other browsers for younger children.
App & Game Restrictions
family.microsoft.com > Child's profile > Content filters > Apps and games
Restricts which apps and games your child can use based on PEGI age ratings. You can also block specific apps individually.
Screen Time Limits
family.microsoft.com > Child's profile > Screen time
Controls how long your child can use their Windows device each day and during which hours. You can set different schedules for weekdays and weekends.