YouTube Kids allows signed in parents to create a separate profile for each kid in their household. Each profile has a separate set of viewing preferences and recommendations, allowing multiple kids to get the most out of the YouTube Kids app.
Profiles are available on any device where the parent is signed in and the YouTube Kids app is installed. Learn more.
Create a profile
Kid profiles are only accessible within the YouTube Kids app and only when a parent is signed in. You can add up to 8 profiles per account.
First time using YouTube Kids
If you choose to sign in
If you choose to sign in to the YouTube Kids app, you’ll have greater access to features and parental controls. To get started:
- If you already have an account on your device and want to sign in with that account, select it and tap Sign in. If you do not yet have a Google Account, add or create a Google Account by following the prompts. After you add your account, tap Sign In.
Make sure you’ve verified your birthday on your Google Account to confirm you’re over the age of 18. If your birthday isn’t verified, you can’t sign into YouTube Kids with your Google Account.
- Read the YouTube Kids parental consent info. If you agree, tap Done and enter your password.
- Set up a profile for your child. We'll try to customize the app for your child’s age. When you enter a month of birth, the app will use this to more accurately provide an age-appropriate experience. Only you and your child can view this info.
- Select a content experience for your child. You can choose from:
- Preschool (Ages 4 and under)
- Younger (Ages 5—8)
- Older (Ages 9—12)
- Approve content yourself
- Your child can now use YouTube Kids. Select the profile of the child using the app to get started. You can return to Settings
at any time to change your parental control options.
If you choose to continue without signing in
- Complete the math problem to verify that you’re an adult.
- Choose the content experience that is right for you. This important choice impacts the videos available in the app. You can choose from:
- Preschool (Ages 4 and under)
- Younger (Ages 5—8)
- Older (Ages 9—12)
- Approve content yourself. If you choose Approve content yourself, you’ll be prompted to sign in.
- Read the Notice to Parents. If you agree, select “I agree.”
- Your child can now use YouTube Kids. You can return to Settings
Not yet signed in to YouTube Kids (or signed in to YouTube Kids, but haven’t created a profile yet)
- Open the YouTube Kids app, then tap the profile picker in the upper left-hand corner.
- A dialog box prompting you to create a profile will open. Tap Get Started.
- Select the Google Account you'll create a profile with. You may be asked to verify your birthday on your Google Account to confirm that you’re an adult.
- If your account doesn't have recorded consent, you'll see a parental consent form. Read it, then if you agree, tap Done and enter your password. Otherwise, if your account has recorded consent, enter your password to confirm your identity.
- Enter your kid's first name (or nickname),age, and birth month (optional) to create a profile for them. Only you and your child can view this info.
- Next, watch a short video or read about how videos in the app are selected and the options available to you as a parent.
- Select a content experience for your child. This important choice impacts the videos available to your child in the app. You can choose from:
- Preschool (Ages 4 and under)
- Younger (Ages 5—8)
- Older (Ages 9—12)
- Approve content yourself
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Your kid's profile has been created.
- To create another profile, tap Add
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- To move on, tap the right arrow
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- To create another profile, tap Add
Note: Partially created profiles will be deleted after 3 days.
Pick a content setting
You can choose between these content settings for your kid:
- The Preschool content setting (ages 4 and under) allows kids to watch videos that promote creativity, playfulness, learning, and exploration. Search results in Preschool are limited to content recommended for kids 4 and under. Our systems work hard to exclude content not suitable for kids in preschool, but not all videos have been manually reviewed. If you find something inappropriate that we missed, you can block it or report it for fast review. Learn more.
- The Younger content setting (ages 5–8) allows kids to search and explore songs, cartoons, crafts, and more. Our systems work hard to exclude content not suitable for young kids, but we can’t manually review all videos. You may find something inappropriate that we missed. With this setting, search results will be limited to content for kids 8 and under. If you wish to turn Search off, you can do this following the instructions in parental settings. Learn more.
- The Older content setting (ages 9–12) allows kids to search and explore extra music videos, gaming, science, and more. Our systems try to exclude mature content, but we can’t manually review all videos. You may find something inappropriate that we missed. With this setting, search results are limited to content recommended for kids 12 and under. If you want, you can turn off Search for your kid. Learn more.
- With Approve content yourself, your child can only watch videos, channels, or collections that you’ve approved. Collections are videos and channels grouped by topics such as science and music. With this setting, your child won’t be able to search.