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Roblox Parental Controls: iPhone & iPad

Updated May 2026 · 9 steps · ~8 minutes

Complete guide to setting up Roblox parental controls on any iPhone or iPad, including Apple Screen Time as a backup layer. Works for all iOS versions.

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Create Your Parent Roblox Account

If you don't already have one, go to roblox.com and sign up with your own email address. Use your real birthdate — this is how Roblox verifies you're a parent.

💡 Tip: Use an email address your child doesn't know. This keeps your parent account secure.

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Open Roblox on Your Child's Device

On your child's iPhone or iPad, open the Roblox app and log into their account. Tap the three-dot menu (⋯) at the bottom right, then tap Settings (gear icon).

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Go to Parental Controls

In Settings, scroll down and tap Parental Controls. Tap "Link Parent Account" and follow the prompts to connect it to your Roblox account.

💡 Tip: You'll receive an email to your parent account to confirm the link.

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Verify Your Identity

Roblox requires identity verification to unlock full parental controls. You can verify using a credit/debit card (a $0.00 authorization) or a government-issued ID. This confirms you are the parent.

💡 Tip: The card authorization is $0 — nothing is charged. It's only used for age verification.

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Set Your Child's Content Maturity Level

From your parent account (on your own phone), open Roblox > Settings > Parental Controls > select your child's account. Set content maturity to: Minimal (best for ages 5-8) or Mild (ages 9-12). The Moderate level is the default for age-verified 9-15 accounts.

💡 Tip: Roblox Kids accounts (5-8) automatically restrict to Minimal content only.

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Configure Chat & Friend Settings

Under Communication, set who can message your child. For under-13, we recommend "Friends Only" or completely Off. You can also disable friend requests from strangers.

💡 Tip: Roblox's 2026 update defaults under-13 accounts to public broadcast messages only — direct messaging is off by default.

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Set Daily Screen Time Limits

In Parental Controls > Screen Time, set a daily time limit (recommended: 1-2 hours on school days, up to 3 hours on weekends). When the limit is reached, Roblox automatically locks until the next day.

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Set a Monthly Spending Limit

Under Spending Controls, set a monthly Robux purchase limit and enable spending notifications. This prevents surprise charges on your payment method.

💡 Tip: Set this to $0 if you don't want any purchases — your child will need to ask you directly.

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Add Apple Screen Time as a Backup Layer

On the iPhone/iPad, go to iOS Settings > Screen Time > App Limits > Add Limit > Games. Set a daily limit for Roblox. This acts as a backup if Roblox's own limits are bypassed. Also enable "Communication Limits" in Screen Time for an extra layer.

💡 Tip: Use a Screen Time passcode your child doesn't know — different from your iPhone passcode.

Video tutorial covering Roblox parental controls setup (December 2025)

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