You can enable Restrictions, also known as Parental Controls, on iOS devices to restrict access to certain features and content. Restrictions allow you to control access to apps, books, movies, Siri, Safari, installing new apps, making purchases and more. Restrictions are configured through the Settings app and require a passcode to make changes.

1. iOS: Understanding Restrictions http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4213
iOS: Understanding Restrictions
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You can enable Restrictions, also known as Parental iPad, iPhone, iPod touch Rating:
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access to specific features. Learn more about the types of
Restrictions that are available, as well as how to enable or
disable Restrictions on your device.
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2. iOS: Understanding Restrictions http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4213
You can enable and adjust Restrictions or on your device to prevent access to specific features or content on the
device. Locate these settings by tapping Settings > General > Restrictions.
Using Restrictions
To Enable Restrictions, tap Enable Restrictions and enter a passcode. The passcode will be required to make
changes to these settings or to disable restrictions.
You can choose to restrict access to the following applications and features on the device 1:
Safari
Camera (also disables FaceTime)
FaceTime
iTunes
iBookstore 2
Installing apps
Deleting apps
Siri
Explicit language for Siri
You can choose to prevent access to specific content types:
Ratings (select the country in the ratings section to automatically apply the appropriate content ratings for
that region)
Music and podcasts
Movies
TV shows
Books 2
Apps
In-app purchases
You can also adjust the time necessary before a password is required to purchase content.
You can choose to prevent changes to Privacy settings, including:
Location Services
Contacts
Calendars
Reminders
Photos
Bluetooth sharing
Twitter
Facebook
You can choose to prevent changes to the following settings/accounts:
Accounts (disables changes to Mail, Contacts, Calendars, iCloud, and Twitter accounts)
Find My Friends 3
Volume limit
You can choose to restrict features within Game Center:
Multiplayer games
Adding friends
Additional Information
If your iOS device is missing a particular application or if a certain feature is not available, ensure that Restrictions
are not enabled. Symptoms can include:
App missing from the Home screen (Safari, Camera, or YouTube for example)
Feature or service unavailable (Siri, Location Services, and so on)
Setting missing or grayed out (such as Mail, Contacts, and Calendar; iCloud; Twitter; FaceTime)
Important: Restrictions can also be enabled or enforced using a profile (typically installed when using the device for
business or education purposes). You can check for installed profiles in Settings > General > Profiles. For
additional information, contact the administrator or the person who installed the profile.
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3. iOS: Understanding Restrictions http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4213
Notes:
1. YouTube can be restricted in iOS 5 and earlier.
2. Find more information on iBooks and iBookstore restrictions.
3. This will be available only when the Find My Friends app is installed.
Find information on Using Parental Control in iTunes.
Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute
Apple’s recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information.
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