How to set up Parental Controls for the Epic Games Store

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

This guide will help the expert on setting up Parental Controls for the Epic Games Store

2. Resolution

1. Go to your account settings via the Epic Games Launcher or the Epic Games Store website.
2. SIGN IN to your account.
3. Ensure you’re on the GENERAL navigation tab, and scroll to the PARENTAL CONTROLS section.
   

1. Click BEGIN SETUP. The “Set Parental Controls PIN” window displays.
2. Enter and confirm a 6-digit PIN.
   

1. Click CONTINUE. The “Manage Store Parental Controls” window displays.
   

1. Select your parental control preferences.
2. PIN PREFERENCES - Toggled on, this option requires your PIN for every purchase.
3. RATING SYSTEMS- Select the rating system to be used in the restrictions. 
4. ESRB - Entertainment Software Rating Board rating is based on age-appropriateness content and interactive elements.
5. PEGI - Pan European Game Information uses recommendations based on age suitability of a game.
6. GRAC - Game Rating and Administration Committee is the South Korean video game content rating board based on the nature of game contents.
7. RESTRICT BY RATING - Select the level of rating that will require your PIN to purchase.
8. Click SAVE.