How to change parental controls on Disney Plus

To change parental controls on Disney Plus, go to your account settings, select the profile you want to adjust, and modify the content rating restrictions. The exact steps differ slightly depending on whether you're using a phone, computer, or TV app, but the settings menu is the same across all devices. You can set different restrictions for each profile on your account, create a PIN to lock those settings, and change them at any time without contacting Disney.

You need to be signed into an account with admin rights to change parental controls — a child's profile cannot modify its own restrictions, even if they know the main account password. Changes take effect immediately and apply the next time someone tries to watch something, so you don't need to restart the app or sign out.

Key Takeaways

  • Disney Plus lets you set content ratings separately for each profile, so you can restrict what one family member sees without affecting others.
  • You need to be signed into an account with admin rights to change parental controls — a child's profile cannot modify its own restrictions.
  • Setting a PIN prevents anyone using that profile from changing the restrictions or watching content above the rating limit, even if they know the account password.
  • Content ratings on Disney Plus are based on the Motion Picture Association system: G, PG, PG-13, R, and NC-17, plus a separate rating system for TV shows.
  • Changes take effect immediately and apply the next time someone tries to watch something, so you don't need to restart the app.

Steps to change parental controls on a phone or tablet

Open the Disney Plus app and sign in with the account that has admin access. Tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner, then select "Account" from the menu. Scroll down to find "Parental Controls" and tap it. You'll see a list of all profiles on your account — select the profile you want to restrict.

Choose the maximum content rating you want that profile to access. Disney Plus shows you what each rating includes: for example, PG-13 means the profile can watch G, PG, and PG-13 content but not R or NC-17. After you select a rating, the app asks if you want to set a PIN. If you create one, anyone using that profile will need to enter the PIN to watch content rated above your chosen limit or to change the parental control settings themselves. Tap "Save" when you're done.

Steps to change parental controls on a computer

Go to disneyplus.com and sign in with your admin account. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account" from the dropdown menu. On the Account page, find "Parental Controls" in the left sidebar and click it. You'll see all profiles associated with your account — click the profile you want to modify.

Select the content rating limit from the options shown. Disney Plus displays examples of movies and shows at each rating level so you know what you're allowing. If you want to add a PIN, check the box next to "Require a PIN to watch restricted content" and enter a four-digit code. Write down the PIN somewhere safe — if you forget it, you'll need to contact Disney Plus support to reset it. Click "Save Changes" to apply your settings.

Steps to change parental controls on a TV app

From the Disney Plus home screen, navigate to your profile icon using your remote and select it. Go to "Account" and then "Parental Controls." Select the profile you want to adjust from the list shown. Use your remote to highlight the content rating you prefer and press select.

If you want to set a PIN, the TV app will prompt you to create one after you choose a rating. Enter a four-digit code using your remote's number pad. The TV app may take a few seconds to save your changes, so wait until you see a confirmation message before exiting the menu. Your new restrictions will be active immediately on that device and will sync to other devices within a few minutes.

Understanding Disney Plus content ratings

Disney Plus uses the Motion Picture Association rating system for movies: G (General Audiences), PG (Parental Guidance), PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned), R (Restricted), and NC-17 (No One 17 and Under). When you set a limit — for example, PG — the profile can watch anything rated G or PG but cannot watch PG-13, R, or NC-17 content without entering a PIN.

TV shows have their own rating system separate from movies. If you set a TV show rating limit, it works the same way: the profile sees only shows at or below that rating. Some content on Disney Plus doesn't have a rating assigned, and those titles typically appear based on the most restrictive setting you've chosen. If you're unsure whether a specific show or movie is appropriate, you can search for it on the Disney Plus app and check its rating before your child watches it.

How to create and use a PIN

A PIN is a four-digit code that prevents anyone from changing parental control settings or watching restricted content on a specific profile. When you set parental controls, Disney Plus asks if you want to create a PIN — select yes and enter any four-digit number you can remember. The PIN applies only to that profile, so you can have different PINs for different profiles if you want.

Once a PIN is active, anyone trying to watch content above the rating limit will see a prompt asking for the PIN before the show or movie plays. If someone tries to access the parental control settings to change the rating, they'll also need to enter the PIN. If you forget your PIN, you can reset it by going back to the parental controls menu with your admin account and creating a new one — you don't need to know the old PIN to change it.

Removing or changing parental controls

To remove parental controls entirely, follow the same steps you used to set them up, but select "No Restrictions" or the highest rating level (NC-17 for movies). If a profile has a PIN and you want to remove it, go to the parental controls settings for that profile and uncheck the box that says "Require a PIN" — you'll need to enter the current PIN to make this change.

You can change the rating limit at any time without removing the PIN. For example, you might set a profile to PG-13 with a PIN, then later change it to R while keeping the same PIN active. All changes take effect immediately, so if someone is currently watching something, they won't be affected until they try to play the next title.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a child change parental controls if they know the account password?

No. Even if a child knows the password to the main account, they cannot access parental control settings from their own profile. They would need to sign into the admin account directly to change restrictions, and if you've set a PIN on the admin profile itself, they'd need that PIN too.

What happens if someone tries to watch restricted content?

If a profile has a rating limit and someone tries to watch something above that limit, Disney Plus displays a message saying the content is restricted. If a PIN is set, they'll see a prompt to enter it. If they enter the wrong PIN three times, Disney Plus locks them out temporarily.

Can I set different parental controls for different family members?

Yes. Each profile on your Disney Plus account can have its own rating limit and PIN. You might set one profile to G for a young child, another to PG-13 for a teenager, and leave an adult profile unrestricted. Changes to one profile don't affect the others.

Do parental controls work across all devices?

Yes. If you set a rating limit and PIN for a profile, those restrictions apply whether someone watches on a phone, computer, TV app, or any other device where Disney Plus is installed. The settings sync across all devices, so you only need to change them once.

What if I forget my PIN?

Sign into your admin account on any device, go to parental controls, select the profile with the PIN you forgot, and create a new PIN. You don't need to enter the old PIN to replace it. Write down your new PIN somewhere you'll remember it.