Create a YouTube Kids profile

1. Open the YouTube Kids app, and follow the on-screen instructions.
2. When you're asked to, enter the year you were born.
3. Choose whether or not to sign into the app to get greater access to features and parental controls.

If you choose to sign in

1. If you already have an account on your device and want to sign in with that account, select it and tap Sign in. If you do not yet have a Google Account, add or create a Google Account by following the prompts. After you add your account, tap Sign In.
2. Read the YouTube Kids parental consent info. If you agree, tap Done and enter your password.
3. Set up a profile for your child. We'll try to customize the app for your child’s age. When you enter a month of birth, the app will use this to more accurately provide an age-appropriate experience. Only you and your child can view this info.
4. Select a content experience for your child. 
   • ​Preschool (Ages 4 & under)
   • Younger (Ages 5—8)
   • Older (Ages 9—12)
   • Approve content yourself
     • The Preschool content setting (ages 4 & under) allows kids to watch videos that promote creativity, playfulness, learning, and exploration. Search results in Preschool are limited to content recommended for kids 4 and under. Our systems work hard to exclude content not suitable for kids in preschool, but not all videos have been manually reviewed. If you find something inappropriate that we missed, you can block it or report it for fast review. Learn more.
     • The Younger content setting (ages 5—8) allows kids to search and explore songs, cartoons, crafts, and more. Our systems work hard to exclude content not suitable for young kids, but we can’t manually review all videos. You may find something inappropriate that we missed. With this setting, search results will be limited to content for kids 8 and under. If you wish to turn Search off, you can do this following the instructions in parental settings. Learn more.
     • The Older content setting (ages 9—12) allows kids to search and explore extra music videos, gaming, science, and more. Our systems try to exclude mature content, but we can’t manually review all videos. You may find something inappropriate that we missed. With this setting, search results are limited to content recommended for kids 12 and under. If you wish to turn off the Search feature, you can do this following sign up in parental settings. Learn more.
     • With Approve content yourself, your child can only watch videos, channels, or collections that you’ve approved. Collections are videos and channels grouped by topics such as science and music. With this setting, your child won’t be able to search.
5. You'll now take a parent feature tour of the YouTube Kids app. The tour highlights where to find parental control settings and how to block and report videos.
6. Your child can now use YouTube Kids. Select the profile of the child using the app to get started. You can return to Settings at any time to change your parental control options.

If you choose to continue without signing in

1. Choose the content experience that is right for you. This important choice impacts the videos available in the app.
   • Preschool (Ages 4 & under)
   • Younger (Ages 5—8)
   • Older (Ages 9—12)
   • Approve content yourself
     • The Preschool content setting (ages 4 & under) allows kids to watch videos that promote creativity, playfulness, learning, and exploration. Our systems work hard to exclude content not suitable for kids in preschool, but not all videos have been manually reviewed. If you find something inappropriate that we missed, you can block it or report it for fast review. With this setting, search results in Preschool are limited to content recommended for kids 4 and under. If you wish to turn Search off, you can do this following the instructions in parental settings. Learn more.
     • The Younger content setting (ages 5—8) allows kids to search and explore songs, cartoons, crafts, and more. Our systems work hard to exclude content not suitable for young kids, but we can’t manually review all videos. You may find something inappropriate that we missed. With this setting, search results will be limited to content for kids 8 and under. If you wish to turn Search off, you can do this following the instructions in parental settings. Learn more.
     • The Older content setting (ages 9—12) allows kids to search and explore extra music videos, gaming, science, and more. Our systems work hard to exclude mature content, but we can’t manually review all videos. You may find something inappropriate that we missed. With this setting, search results are limited to content recommended for kids 12 and under. If you wish to turn Search off, you can do this following sign up in parental settings. Learn more.
     • If you choose Approve content yourself, you'll be prompted to sign in. By doing so, your child can only watch videos, channels, or collections that you’ve approved. Collections are videos and channels grouped by topics such as science and music. With this setting, your child won’t be able to search. If you’re using YouTube Kids on your TV or on your computer, you'll need to download the YouTube Kids mobile app to approve content yourself.
2. You can also sign in for additional parental controls (Approved Content Only mode and ability to block videos and channels).
3. You'll now take a parent feature tour of the YouTube Kids app. The tour highlights where to find parental controls settings and how to report videos.
4. Read the Notice to Parents. If you agree, select “I agree.”
5. Your child can now use YouTube Kids. You can return to Settings at any time to change your parental control settings or sign in for even more options and controls.

1. Open the YouTube Kids app, then tap the profile picker in the upper left-hand corner.
2. A dialog box prompting you to create a profile will open. Tap Get Started.
3. Enter the year you were born.
4. Select the Google Account you'll create a profile with.
5. If your account doesn't have recorded consent, you'll see a parental consent form. Read it, then if you agree, tap Done and enter your password. Otherwise, if your account has recorded consent, enter your password to confirm your identity.
6. Enter your kid's first name (or nickname),age, and birth month (optional) to create a profile for them. Only you and your child can view this info.
7. Next, watch a short video or read about how videos in the app are selected and the options available to you as a parent.
8. Select a content experience for your child. This important choice impacts the videos available to your child in the app. You can choose from 4 content settings: 
   • Preschool (Ages 4 & under)
   • Younger (Ages 5—8)
   • Older (Ages 9—12)
   • Approve content yourself
     • The Preschool content setting (ages 4 & under) allows kids to watch videos that promote creativity, playfulness, learning, and exploration. Our systems work hard to exclude content not suitable for kids in preschool, but not all videos have been manually reviewed. If you find something inappropriate that we missed, you can block it or report it for fast review. Learn more.
     • The Younger content setting (ages 5—8) allows kids to search and explore songs, cartoons, crafts, and more. Our systems try to exclude content not suitable for young kids, but we can’t manually review all videos. You may find something inappropriate that we missed. With this setting, Search results will be limited to content for kids 8 and under. If you wish to turn Search off, you can do this following the instructions in parental settings. Learn more.
     • The Older content setting (ages 9—12) allows kids to search and explore extra music videos, gaming, science, and more. Our systems try to exclude mature content, but we can’t manually review all videos. You may find something inappropriate that we missed. With this setting, search results are limited to content recommended for kids 12 and under. If you wish to turn Search off, you can do this following sign up in parental settings. Learn more.
     • With Approve content yourself, your child can only watch videos, channels, or collections that you’ve approved. Collections are videos and channels grouped by topics such as science and music. With this setting, your child won’t be able to search.

9. Your kid's profile has been created.

   • To create another profile, tap Add .
   • To move on, tap the right arrow .
10. You'll now take a parent feature tour of the YouTube Kids app. The tour highlights where to find parental controls settings and how to report videos.