You can also set parental controls directly on the console, but there are more options via the mobile app. The recommended method is via the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls App, available on iOS and Android devices. During the initial setup process for the Nintendo Switch console, there will be a prompt to set the parental controls via two methods.Setting Nintendo Switch Parental Controls Instructions:

Follow the steps we outline below to set up parental controls for the Nintendo Switch system, and make sure your children can only access content that you think is appropriate for them. Nintendo Switch is designed to go wherever you go, transforming from a home console to a portable system in a snap. Note: ESRB will be automatically set as your default rating authority when your Nintendo Account country is set to the U.S. For example, if you select Teen, your console will have access to games rated E (Everyone), E10+ (Everyone 10+) and T (Teen).

Select the appropriate age of your child (Teen, Pre-Teen, Child), or select “Custom Settings” to make granular decisions about the content your children will have access to on the Nintendo Switch console.

Via the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app

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