How to Use Kids Mode in Microsoft Edge

Why use Kids Mode?

Kids Mode blocks adult content automatically. It also turns off advanced features such as Copilot, Microsoft’s AI assistant. You don’t have to switch anything off yourself. Your child can’t open Copilot from inside a Kids Mode session.

What happens when done?

Once Kids Mode is on, three things change:

• Browsing is limited to pre-approved websites.
• Adult content is blocked.
• Advanced AI tools are disabled.

Your normal browsing session stays as it was. Your regular tabs, history and saved passwords are not shown to your child.

If you don’t see the option, check that Edge is fully updated. Also check that the browser language is set to US English. A work or school profile may also hide the option, so try a personal profile instead.

Use Kids Mode with Microsoft Edge

You can use Kids Mode in Microsoft Edge without setting up a separate child account. Here is the short version:

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click your profile picture in the top-right corner of the window.
3. Choose Browse in Kids Mode from the menu.

First-time users see a welcome screen that explains how Kids Mode works. Click the button on that screen to start browsing safely. The sections below walk through each step.

1. Click the profile icon in the top-right corner of the Edge window. A menu with your profile options opens.
2. Select Browse in Kids Mode from the menu. Edge opens a new Kids Mode window. If you have never used it before, you will see the welcome screen.

First-time users get a welcome screen that outlines the core features of Kids Mode. Read it through, because it explains what your child can and can’t do. It only appears the first time, so later sessions go straight to the age selection or the browser.

1. Click the Get started button on the welcome screen. Edge asks you to pick an age range.
2. Choose the age range that fits your child. The two options are 5–8 and 9–12.
3. Confirm your choice. The browser switches to full-screen mode and your child can begin browsing.

The age range changes the look and feel of the browser and the content that is suitable for your child. If your child grows into the next group, you can pick a different range the next time you start Kids Mode.

Managing Permissions and Screen Time

This online dashboard lets you set daily time limits and check browsing history reports. You can also manually add or block specific websites. You’ll need to sign in with a Microsoft account to use it.

• Set specific screen time limits for browsing, so your child can't stay online all day.
• Review activity reports to see which sites your child visited.
• Manually add or remove websites from the allowed list. Add a site your child needs for school, or remove one you no longer want them to visit.

AI tools and Copilot features stay restricted throughout every Kids Mode session. There is no setting in Kids Mode that turns them back on for your child. To use Copilot yourself, leave Kids Mode and go back to your normal Edge window.

Reference:

Microsoft.com

Conclusion

Microsoft Edge Kids Mode gives children a secure place to explore the web, and it takes only a few clicks to set up. Following these steps helps parents feel more confident about what their kids do online. Signing in to a Microsoft account keeps these preferences synchronized across multiple machines. It also gives you access to the Family Safety dashboard from any of them.