


If you're setting a passcode while logged in to your administrator account, an alert explains that you should do this from a standard account. If you're using the latest macOS, iOS, or iPadOS, you're offered the option to enter your Apple ID to enable Screen Time passcode recovery, in case you forget your Screen Time passcode.Set up Downtime, App Limits, Communication Limits, and Content & Privacy with all of the limits that you want for your child.If you're not sure what to do, just continue with the steps below: Screen Time will help you. Make sure that you're on the same Mac used by the child, and are logged in to the standard account used by the child.If you're not using Family Sharing to manage a child account, follow these steps: If you're using the latest macOS, you're offered the option to enter your Apple ID to enable Screen Time passcode recovery, in case you forget your Screen Time passcode.Select “Use Screen Time Passcode,” then enter a passcode when prompted.If you're using Family Sharing to manage a child account, follow these steps:* If you're a parent, use this feature to set up enforceable content, communication, and privacy limits for your child. Set a passcode so that only you can change Screen Time settings and allow more time when app limits expire. Choose your child's name from the menu in the upper-left corner.īefore deciding whether to select “Use a Screen Time Passcode,” learn about Screen Time passcodes.Click the Open Screen Time button to return to Screen Time preferences.Click Screen Time in the sidebar, then select your child's name from the list on the right.Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Family Sharing.Or follow these steps to do it from your Mac:* If you're using Family Sharing to manage a child account, you can turn on Screen Time directly from each of your child's devices.

And on each iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > Screen Time and turn on the same setting. To be able to see usage information for every other device signed in to iCloud with your Apple ID, select “Share across devices” on each Mac.Click Options in the lower-left corner.Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Screen Time.Follow these steps in macOS Catalina or later:
