How to Give Your Partner Access to ParentalEdge
Why Both Parents Need Access
When only one parent has access to parental controls, it creates problems:
- "Ask your mom/dad" - Kids learn to go to the parent without access
- Missed requests - If you're busy, time-sensitive requests get delayed
- Out of the loop - One parent doesn't see what's happening on the device
- Inconsistent responses - Without seeing the same data, parents give different answers
ParentalEdge solves this with co-parent access — both parents get full access from their own phones.
What Your Partner Gets
When you invite your partner, they get their own login with:
- Full activity dashboard - See all apps used, websites visited, screen time
- Request notifications - Both parents can approve or deny access requests
- Rule management - Both can adjust time limits, app controls, and web filters
- Real-time updates - Changes sync instantly between both accounts
You're not sharing a login — each parent has their own secure account.
How to Invite Your Partner
Step 1: Open Settings
In the ParentalEdge parent app:
- Tap the menu icon (three lines)
- Select Settings
- Tap Invite Partner
Step 2: Enter Their Email
Enter your partner's email address and tap Send Invite.
They'll receive an email with a unique invite code that expires in 24 hours.
Step 3: Partner Accepts
Your partner clicks the link in the email, creates their account (or signs in if they already have one), and instantly gets access to all your children's profiles.
That's it — both parents are now connected.
How It Works Day-to-Day
Activity Visibility
Both parents see the same dashboard:
- Today's screen time
- Apps and websites used
- YouTube videos watched
- Search history
No more "What has she been doing on her phone?" conversations — you both know.
Request Handling
When your child requests access to a blocked app or extra time:
- Both parents get notified
- Either parent can approve or deny
- The other parent sees the decision
Pro tip: Discuss your approach beforehand so you're giving consistent responses.
Rule Changes
Both parents can adjust:
- Daily time limits
- Bedtime schedules
- App permissions
- Web filtering
Changes sync immediately. If dad allows an extra hour, mom sees it reflected.
Managing Access
Viewing Connected Parents
Go to Settings → Family to see all parents with access.
Removing Access
If you need to remove a parent's access:
- Go to Settings → Family
- Tap the parent's name
- Select Remove Access
They'll lose access to all children's profiles immediately.
Common Questions
Can my partner make changes I don't agree with?
Yes, both parents have equal access. The idea is to work as a team. If you need to discuss rules, do it together — the app shows what's set.
What if we have different parenting styles?
ParentalEdge shows the data, but the decisions are yours. Use the activity reports as a starting point for conversations about what's appropriate.
Can I invite more than one person?
Currently, you can invite one additional parent/guardian. This covers most family situations.
Does my partner need to pay separately?
No. Your subscription covers your family. Invited parents don't need their own subscription.
The Bottom Line
Parenting in the digital age is a team effort. When both parents can see what's happening and respond to requests, you:
- Present a united front to your kids
- Share the mental load of managing devices
- Make faster decisions on time-sensitive requests
- Stay informed without constant check-ins with each other
Invite your partner today — it takes 30 seconds and makes managing your child's screen time much easier.
Go to Settings → Invite Partner in the ParentalEdge app to get started.