How to set up PlayStation 5 Family Management: chat, spending, playtime and age ratings
Create a PS5 family, restrict chat and UGC, keep the monthly spend at £0, and set playtime from the console or Family app.
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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
- Create the family. Settings → Family and Parental Controls → Family Management → Add Family Member and create/add the child account.
[Screenshot: Add Family Member] - Open their parental controls on the console, Family app, or account.playstation.com.
- Restrict communication. Set Communication and User-Generated Content to Restrict (blocks voice/text chat with players and much UGC).
- Age ratings and browsing. Use a Child / Early Teens preset or customise; restrict web browsing and keep VR restricted for under-12s.
- 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.
- Playtime and privacy. Set schedules; set privacy changes to Parent/Guardian.
- 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 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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Sources (checked 5 Oct 2026): PlayStation UK parental controls · PS Family app · Family account set-up