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preeti2304
User level: Level 1 (8 points)

child is able to access YouTube by changing date and time settings

Hi,

My son is able to access the YouTube through browser by changing the date and time settings from his apple device, though I have restricted his you tube access to zero through App limit. How can I address this?


Posted on Oct 28, 2026 10:45 PM

1 reply

SravanKrA
User level: Level 10 (454,138 points)

Oct 28, 2026 11:25 PM in response to preeti2304

Prevent your son from changing the date and time

On your son's iPhone or iPad:

  1. Open Settings → Screen Time.
  2. Select Content & Privacy Restrictions and turn it on.
  3. Scroll to the section that allows changes to system settings.
  4. Tap Passcode Changes and select Don't Allow.
  5. Tap Accounts and select Don't Allow, if that option is available.


Next, check Settings → General → Date & Time and enable Set Automatically.


The important point is that the Screen Time passcode must be different from the device unlock passcode, and your son must not know it. If you manage his device through Family Sharing, configure these restrictions from your own device where possible.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256385047