How to access and update family safety settings in Microsoft Edge

Learn how to access and update family safety settings in Microsoft Edge, such as how to block websites and restrict access to specific websites¹ sites.

Access Microsoft Edge family settings

Make sure to set up a Microsoft 365 Family² account so you can take advantage of its safety features in Microsoft Edge and other apps. Create a family group and apply different settings to each family member’s profile with Microsoft Family Safety account in Microsoft Edge. To access family safety settings, follow these simple steps:

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Select the ellipses (...) in the upper-right corner of the browser window.
3. From the dropdown menu, select Settings.
4. In the left sidebar, select Family.

From here, you can access Kids Mode and the whole range of protective options in Microsoft Family Safety.

How to block websites on Microsoft Edge

Blocking specific websites is an effective way to keep your family safe from potentially harmful content. Here's how to block websites on Microsoft Edge:

1. Access Microsoft Family Safety in Microsoft Edge as described above.
2. Scroll down to Content restrictions.
3. Select Block specific sites.
4. Type or paste the URL of the website you want to block and select Add.

The specified website will now be blocked in Microsoft Edge.

How to restrict websites on Microsoft Edge

Restricting websites on Microsoft Edge allows you to limit access to only show age-appropriate content to your family members. Follow these steps to restrict websites on Microsoft Edge:

1. Access Microsoft Family Safety in Microsoft Edge as described above.
2. Scroll down to Content restrictions.
3. Under Web filtering, select Filter level.
4. Choose the desired filter level from the options provided:
   • Allow list only. Only websites on the allow list will be accessible.
   • Designed for children. Provides access to websites suitable for children.
   • General interest. Allows access to websites suitable for all ages.
   • Mature content. Restricts access to explicit content.

After selecting the filter level, Microsoft Edge will restrict access to websites based on your chosen settings.

Additional Microsoft Edge family safety features to protect your family

Microsoft Edge also offers other family safety features to further enhance your browsing experience:

• SafeSearch. Enable SafeSearch to keep adult content out of your searches.
• Privacy settings. Adjust your privacy settings to control how your data is collected and used. Customizing your privacy settings adds another layer of protection to your browsing experience. These changes can safeguard your browsing and online shopping history from cybercriminals.
• Tracking prevention. Limit how websites track your online activity with tracking prevention options. This feature prevents websites that you haven’t directly accessed from tracking your browsing habits.

Access these features by visiting the Microsoft Family Safety settings next time you browse in Microsoft Edge.

When you use family safety settings in Microsoft Edge, you can trust that young and vulnerable users can access the sites they enjoy—from learning games to their favorite museums and more—without running into content that’s not for them. Take advantage of built-in features to protect your family when you try Microsoft Edge today.