Fluent In TikTok Parenting

Fluent in TikTok Parenting is your go-to guide for navigating TikTok with intention and peace of mind. Whether you’re just getting started or already managing your child’s screen time, this post walks you through the essential steps, from turning on Restricted Mode to linking accounts through Family Pairing and setting daily limits.

Restricted Mode

On your (guardian) or Childs Device:

1. Open the TikTok App

2. Tap your Profile Icon (bottom right)

3. Tap the ☰ three lines (top right corner) to open settings and privacy.

4. Scroll down to content preferences

5. Tap Restricted mode

6. Tap Turn On RestrictedMode

7. Set a 4- digit passcode (you’ll use this to disable it later)

Link Accounts Using Family Pairing

On your (Guardian) Device:

1. Open TikTik then Go to YOUR Profile

2. Tap ☰ then Settings and Privacy then Family Pairing

3. Select Parent and tap continue

4. A QR code will appear

On your (Childs) Device:

1. Open TikT0k then Go to YOUR Profile

2. Tap ☰ then Settings and Privacy then Family Pairing

3. Select Teen and then tap continue

4. Scan the QR code from your phone to link accounts

You’re Now Connected!

Content Controls & Screen Time Limits

After linking accounts, on your guardian device

1. Go to settings and Privacy then FamilyPairing

2. Choose your childs account

3. You can now:

   1. Set daily screen time limits (15,30, 60min, etc.)

   2. Enable restricted mode remotely

   3. Limit or block direct messages

   4. Set content filtering keywords (i.e. violence, scary, etc.)

Daily Screen Time Limits (without Family Pairing)

On childs device (if not paired)

1. Go to settings and privacy then screen time

2. Tap daily screen time

3. Tap turn on

4. Set the time limit (i.e. 20min, 60min, etc.)

5. Create passcode to lock the changes.