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Set Up ParentalEdge on iPhone or iPad — Step by Step

By ParentalEdge Team•Feb 20, 2026•3 min read

What You Need

  • Your child's iPhone or iPad signed into their own Apple ID (not yours)
  • Their Apple ID must be in your Family Sharing group
  • Your ParentalEdge account at parentaledge.com

If your child doesn't have an Apple ID yet, see our full setup guide which covers creating one for children under 13 and teens 13+.

1. Get Your Registration Code

  1. Log in at parentaledge.com
  2. Go to your child's profile → Add Device → iPhone / iPad
  3. Copy the 6-digit code shown on screen

2. Install the App

On your child's iPhone or iPad:

  1. Open the App Store
  2. Search ParentalEdge Kids
  3. Tap Get to install

3. Connect the Device

  1. Open ParentalEdge Kids
  2. Tap Set Up Child's Device
  3. Enter the 6-digit code
  4. Check the consent box
  5. Tap Connect Device

4. Enable Permissions

The app asks you to enable these one by one:

Permission What it does Required?
Screen Time Access Tracks app usage and sets limits Yes
Web Protection Blocks harmful and adult websites Yes
Notifications Lets your child see request approvals Yes
Location Arrive/leave alerts for Home, School, etc. Optional

Tap Enable for each one. When all three required permissions show a green checkmark, tap Continue.

If Screen Time Access fails: Your child's device must be signed into a child Apple ID that's part of your Family Sharing group. The app will show a guide to help you set this up.

5. Set a Screen Time Limit

  1. Tap Select Apps to Monitor
  2. Pick all apps and categories, or choose specific ones
  3. Tap Continue

6. Create Your PIN

  1. Enter a 4-digit PIN
  2. Confirm it

This PIN protects parent settings on the device. Your child cannot change rules without it.

7. Set Up App Rules (Optional)

Choose from quick options:

  • Limit Games — set daily time limits on games
  • Manage Social Media — control access to social apps
  • Choose Apps to Manage — pick specific apps to limit or block

You can skip this and set rules later from the parent dashboard.

Done

You'll see "You're All Set!" — the device is now protected. Manage everything from parentaledge.com on any browser.

Need help? Email us at support@parentaledge.com

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