Restricting use of network features
You can restrict use of communication features such as chat and messaging, and set spending limits for PlayStation™Store. These settings apply to children who have permission to join PlayStation™Network.
Select a user from (Settings) > [Parental Controls/Family Management], and then choose restrictions you want to apply to that user.
Restrictions also apply when using some other PlayStation® systems such as a PS Vita system, or when using (PlayStation App) from your smartphone or tablet.
Available restrictions | Explanation |
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Communicating with Other Players | You can restrict PlayStation™Network communication features. Some examples of communication features are as follows.
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Viewing Content Created by Other Players | You can restrict viewing of player-created content and sharing of content by your child over PlayStation™Network. Some examples of player-created content are as follows.
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Age Filtering for Online Content*1*2 | You can limit access to online game features and PlayStation™Store content based on your child’s age. |
Monthly Spending Limit*2 | Set the maximum amount of money that your child can spend per month on purchases in PlayStation™Store. |
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- Age filtering for online content is available only in certain countries and regions. For details, visit the customer support website for your country or region.
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- PlayStation™Store is available only in certain countries and regions, and in certain languages. The types of content and services provided by PlayStation™Store and the specific content available vary by country and region. For details, visit the customer support website for your country or region.