Roblox has captivated millions of kids worldwide, becoming a staple in online play and creativity. However, it hasn’t been without its challenges. Over the years, concerns have been raised about child safety, including instances of inappropriate content and interactions that parents need to be aware of. Roblox’s team has taken steps to address these concerns, including stricter content moderation and enhanced parental controls. One of the most significant recent updates is the addition of a 17+ content category, designed to better separate mature experiences from those suitable for younger audiences.
With this in mind, Roblox’s new account feature for parents is a welcome move toward safer, more transparent digital engagement for families. Here’s what you need to know about Roblox accounts with parent privileges, how they work, and what they mean for your digital parenting strategy.
What Are Roblox Accounts with Parent Privileges?
This new type of account gives parents more oversight and control over their child’s Roblox activity without needing to access their child’s device. With parent privileges, you can:
- View and update parental control settings for your child from your own account.
- Access usage insights, including daily screen time and on-platform friend lists.
This feature helps parents stay informed and involved, addressing safety concerns while enabling kids to explore, create, and play in a supervised environment.
A Shift in Content Maturity Settings: What’s New?
As part of its ongoing effort to improve transparency and content safety, Roblox has introduced changes that impact both parents and users:
- Introduction of a 17+ category: To better categorize and control mature content, Roblox has added a 17+ category for experiences that may include more intense themes and interactions. This allows parents to prevent younger users from accessing content that is not suitable for their age group.
- Experience Guidelines are now called Content Labels. These labels describe the type of content found in an experience, helping parents understand what their child might encounter.
- Adjustable Content Maturity Settings. Parents can set content limits based on these labels, allowing for more tailored content control.
Updated Default Settings for Kids Under 13
To better protect younger users, Roblox is rolling out updates to default account settings:
- Chat limitations for users under 13: Certain chat features will be more restricted to minimize exposure to potential risks.
- Parental permissions for users under 9: Kids in this age range will need parent approval to access experiences labeled with “Moderate” content, which could include moderate violence or humor.
These changes help ensure that the platform stays age-appropriate and aligns with Roblox’s goal of providing a safe, creative environment. Parental controls will also evolve as kids grow, with updates to settings based on age milestones. Both you and your child will receive notifications before these updates are applied, keeping everyone in the loop.
Don’t Miss Out: Link Your Roblox Account Today
A critical change parents should be aware of is the phase-out of the parent PIN feature. This means parents can no longer set or use a PIN to manage their child’s account settings or receive account notifications via their parental email.
How to Set Up a Roblox Account with Parent Privileges
To maintain your access to important notifications—such as account spending alerts—you’ll need to set up and link your Roblox account with parent privileges:
- Sign in to your child’s Roblox account.
- Navigate to Settings and select Parental Controls.
- Follow the prompts to link your parent account.
- For comprehensive guidance, visit roblox.com/familycenter.
Previous settings managed through a parent PIN will remain unchanged, but any future updates will require the new account setup.
Strengthen Your Child’s Account Security
While these updates offer more control, account security remains paramount. Existing parental emails will still be valid for account recovery, and we strongly recommend enabling 2-factor authentication to add an extra layer of protection to your child’s account.
Why This Matters
Parenting in the digital age is complicated. While Roblox continues to enhance safety and parental controls, parents must remain proactive in their children’s online activities. The addition of parent privileges and 17+ content restrictions provides more tools for parents to guide their children responsibly through the online world. These updates are designed not just to protect, but also to empower families to navigate the platform safely.
Roblox’s efforts are part of an ongoing journey to make digital play safer and more enjoyable. For parents, this means easier oversight and better peace of mind.
Ready to set up your Roblox account with parent privileges? Head over to roblox.com/familycenter to start.
To submit a release, contact us here.
