Restrictions

You can set restrictions for some apps and for purchased content. For example, parents can restrict explicit music from being seen on playlists, or prevent the installation of apps.

• Turn on restrictions:  Go to Settings > General > Restrictions, then tap Enable Restrictions. You’ll be asked to define a restrictions passcode that’s necessary in order to change the settings you make. This is distinct from the passcode for unlocking iPhone.

  Important:  If you forget your restrictions passcode, you must restore the iPhone software. See Updating and restoring iPhone software.

You can set restrictions for the following apps:

• Safari

• Camera (and apps that use the camera)

• FaceTime

• iTunes Store

• iBookstore

• Siri (including voice command and dictation)

You can also restrict the following:

• Installing Apps:  The App Store is disabled and its icon is removed from the Home screen. You cannot install apps on iPhone.

• Deleting Apps:  You cannot delete apps from iPhone. doesn’t appear on app icons when you’re customizing the Home screen.

• Explicit Language:  Siri attempts to replace explicit words you speak by replacing them with asterisks and beep sounds

• Privacy:  The privacy settings for Location Services, Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, Photos, Bluetooth Sharing, Twitter, and Facebook can each be locked.

• Accounts:  The current Mail, Contacts, Calendar settings are locked. You cannot add, modify, or delete accounts. You also cannot modify iCloud settings.

• Find My Friends:  The current Find My Friends settings are locked. This option is available when the Find My Friends app is installed.

• Volume Limit:  The current sound volume limit setting is locked.

• In-App Purchases:  When In-App Purchases is turned off, you can’t purchase additional content or functionality for apps you download from the App Store.

• Require Passwords:  Requires you to enter your Apple ID for in-app purchases after the time period you specify.

• Content Restrictions:  Tap Ratings For, then select a country from the list. Then set restrictions for music, podcasts, movies, TV shows, and apps. Content that doesn’t meet the rating you select won’t appear on iPhone.

• Multiplayer Games:  When Multiplayer Games is off, you can’t request a match, send or receive invitations to play games, or add friends in Game Center.

• Adding Friends:  When Adding Friends is off, you can’t make or receive friend requests in Game Center. If Multiplayer Games is turned on, you can continue to play with existing friends.