What is Microsoft Edge’s Kids Mode?

How to enable and use Kids Mode

Start Kids Mode

  • Open the latest version of Microsoft Edge on your computer. Open the profile switcher in the browser frame and select Browse in Kids Mode. You don’t have to be signed into the browser. Signing in will allow the Kids Mode settings to sync across your devices. First time launching Kids Mode? You’ll see an explanation of the feature. Choose the appropriate age range to launch Kids Mode in. A new window for Kids Mode will open in full screen. Your previous browsing window will be saved and closed. Until you exit Kids Mode, Microsoft Edge will always launch in Kids Mode.

  • You don’t have to be signed into the browser. Signing in will allow the Kids Mode settings to sync across your devices.

  • Your previous browsing window will be saved and closed.

Exit Kids Mode

  • Select the Kids Mode icon at the top of the browser. Select Exit Kids Mode Window. Enter your credentials. If you close the window, Edge will ask for your device credentials.

Choose a theme inside Kids Mode

  • If you close the window, Edge will ask for your device credentials.

  • Select Choose background and colours. Choose a theme and select Done.

Block or grant sites in Kids Mode

  • Go to Settings and More > Settings > Family. Select Manage allowed sites in Kids Mode. You’ll see the pre-defined allow list. To remove a site, click on the Close icon next to it in the list. To add a site, select Add website.

  • You’ll see the pre-defined allow list.

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