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# How to set up PlayStation 5 Family Management: chat, spending, playtime and age ratings
- URL: https://devicedaddy.mymagic.page/playstation-5-family-management/
- Published: 2026-11-09T16:20:35.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-09T16:20:35.000Z
- Description: Create a PS5 family, restrict chat and UGC, keep the monthly spend at £0, and set playtime from the console or Family app.
- Author: Philip Nixon
- Tags: Guides, PlayStation 5, #Import 2026-11-09 16:04

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**Verified:** Last checked on **5 October 2026** against PlayStation UK Support for Family Management, spending limits and the PlayStation Family app. Controls follow the child's PSN account. Checked against Sony's written instructions, not a console.

**⏱ Time:** 20–30 minutes | **🔧 Difficulty:** Medium

## What you'll need

- Adult PSN account (family manager)
- Child account with correct date of birth
- PS5 and/or PlayStation Family app

## Step-by-step

1. **Create the family.** *Settings → Family and Parental Controls → Family Management → Add Family Member* and create/add the child account.  
\[Screenshot: Add Family Member\]
2. **Open their parental controls** on the console, Family app, or account.playstation.com.
3. **Restrict communication.** Set Communication and User-Generated Content to **Restrict** (blocks voice/text chat with players and much UGC).
4. **Age ratings and browsing.** Use a Child / Early Teens preset or customise; restrict web browsing and keep VR restricted for under-12s.
5. **Spending.** Keep Monthly Spending Limit at **£0** unless you choose a budget. Purchases pull from the family manager's wallet. Enable Require Password at Checkout on your adult account.
6. **Playtime and privacy.** Set schedules; set privacy changes to Parent/Guardian.
7. **Test it.** Try chat, a high-rated game, and a store purchase. Review Allowed Games exceptions carefully.

## ⚠️ Watch out

- Game chat inside Epic/Roblox etc. needs those platforms' own controls too.
- Guardians you appoint can change spending limits.
- Have the child sign out/in after changes.
- Report concerns to PlayStation and [CEOP](https://www.ceop.police.uk/?ref=devicedaddy.mymagic.page) if needed.

## Related guides

- Xbox Family Settings \[link to add\]
- Nintendo Switch parental controls \[link to add\]
- Fortnite parental controls \[link to add\]
- Roblox parental controls \[link to add\]

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**Spotted a change?** If a menu looks different, [tell us](#) PS5/PS4 and system software version.

Sources (checked 5 Oct 2026): [PlayStation UK parental controls](https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/support/account/ps5-parental-controls-spending-limits/?ref=devicedaddy.mymagic.page) · [PS Family app](https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/support/account/ps-family-app/?ref=devicedaddy.mymagic.page) · [Family account set-up](https://www.playstation.com/en-gb/support/account/playstation-family-account-set-up/?ref=devicedaddy.mymagic.page)