How to Add Parental Controls to iTunes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Launch iTunes.

   Click on the shortcut icon on your desktop or open it from the program list on your computer.
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   Step 2: Click on “Edit.” From the menu toolbar at the upper left corner of the window

   Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcuts CTRL + , (comma button, for Windows) and Command + , (comma button, for Mac). ,, Disable – Choose which feature of iTunes you’d like to disable.
   
   You can disable the Podcast, Internet Radio, iTunes Store, and Shared Libraries.
   
   Ratings – Set which rating system of a country you want to use, preferably your current location.
   
   Restrict – Media files on iTunes, such as videos, music, E-books, and apps have their own parental rating.
   
   The Restrict feature allows you to filter the files that can be viewed and bought on iTunes by parental ratings.
   
   Click the lock to prevent further changes – Any attempt to change the parental settings will require a password. , Once you’re done, click on “OK” to save the changes you‘ve made.
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   Step 3: select “Preferences” from the drop down menu.

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   Step 4: Click on the “Parental” tab (yellow button) at the top area of the Preference window.

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   Step 5: Adjust the parental settings.

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