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Twitch enhances parental controls for teen accounts
Twitch has introduced parental controls allowing parents to restrict their children's broadcasting capabilities. These controls enable account linking with teens aged 13-17, setting time limits, managing content visibility, and disabling private messaging to enhance user safety.
Key points
- Parents can block teens from livestreaming entirely.
- Flexible daily time limits can be set for usage.
- Content filtering based on classification labels is available.
New Parental Control Features Introduced
Twitch now enables parents to restrict their children's broadcasting ability through new parental controls. This functionality is aimed at enhancing the safety of minors between the ages of 13 and 17 on the platform.
Account Linking and Management
Parents can link their accounts with their teens, allowing them to manage activities more effectively. This includes receiving weekly email summaries detailing their child's channels and viewing hours.
Comprehensive Control Options
In addition to blocking livestreaming, parents can set time limits on usage, disable private messaging features, and filter content based on classification labels such as Gambling or Sexual Themes.
Accessing Parental Control Dashboard
The parental controls can be accessed through the Account Settings under the Family Center page. This central hub allows parents to customize their teen's streaming experience and usage limits.
Future Developments
Twitch indicates that it will continue to explore enhancements to its parental control features, emphasizing that participation in these controls remains optional for users.
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Twitch has introduced parental controls allowing parents to restrict their children's broadcasting capabilities. These controls enable account linking with teens aged 13-17, setting time limits, managing content visibility, and disabling private messaging to enhance user safety.