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Updated Parental Controls Documentation

Comprehensive documentation for parental controls has been updated. Parents can now manage chat settings, multiplayer access, and purchase limits more easily.

MCBE.live Staff
Mar 16, 2026
3 min read

Comprehensive guide to Minecraft parental controls now available.

Available Controls

Communication - Disable all chat - Friends-only chat - Pre-approved messages only - Profanity filter strength

Multiplayer - Disable all multiplayer - Friends-only servers - Approved servers list - Join request notifications

Purchases - Disable all purchases - Spending limits - Purchase approval required - Receipt notifications

Content - Age-appropriate content filter - Marketplace restrictions - User content filtering

How to Set Up

Xbox Family Settings 1. Open Xbox Family Settings app 2. Select child's account 3. Navigate to Minecraft settings 4. Configure preferences

Microsoft Family Safety 1. Visit family.microsoft.com 2. Select child's account 3. Click "App and game limits" 4. Configure Minecraft settings

Activity Reports

Parents can view: - Play time statistics - Chat logs (optional) - Purchase history - Friends list changes

Getting Help

Support available at: - help.minecraft.net/family - Xbox Family Settings app - Microsoft Family Safety portal