Although Fortnite has been out for a very long time, it's still one of the most played games in the world, especially among children and teenagers. And while the game is completely free to play, it is primarily a multiplayer game with voice chat and in-game purchases, which usually raises some concerns for parents. To manage these concerns, PlayStation offers parental control settings that allow you to manage how your child interacts with Fortnite on a PS4 or PS5, and in this guide will show you how to create a child account and how to set restrictions for Fortnite.

Takeaways:

  1. Where do you Set Up Parental Controls for Fortnite on PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
  2. How do you Set Up Parental Controls for Fortnite on PlayStation?

What Can You Control as a Parent?

When setting up parental controls on PlayStation, you can manage the following things

  • Time limits for daily or weekly play

  • Age restrictions for games

  • Online multiplayer access

  • Voice and text communication

  • Spending limits for in-game purchases

Fortnite also offers its own set of in-game parental controls, which you can combine with PlayStation settings for added control.

Create a Child Account on PlayStation

Before you can set any restrictions, your child needs to have their own PlayStation account under your Family Manager account.

  • Sign in to your PlayStation account.

  • Go to Settings > Family and Parental Controls > Family Management.

  • Select Add Family Member and choose Add Child.

  • Enter your child’s name and date of birth. This determines the default restrictions based on age.

  • Create a user ID and password for your child.

  • Accept the user agreement and confirm the new account.

Once the account is created, you can adjust specific restrictions for that profile.

Apply System-Level Parental Controls

After creating the child account, you'll want to make the following changes as well.

  • Go to Settings > Family and Parental Controls > Family Management.

  • Select your child’s account.

  • Under Applications/Devices/Network Features, adjust the following:

    • Communication and User-Generated Content: Disable to prevent voice chat and messages.

    • Monthly Spending Limit: Set a dollar limit or choose zero to block purchases.

    • Age Level for Games: Set the age rating to block content above a certain level. Fortnite is rated T for Teen.

These settings will apply to all games, including Fortnite.

Configure Fortnite’s In-Game Parental Controls

As well as console-wide parental control settings, Fortnite offers its own layer of parental controls within the game, accessible from the main menu.

  • Launch Fortnite on your child’s PlayStation.

  • From the main lobby, go to the menu by pressing the Options button.

  • Select Parental Controls.

  • Create a unique six-digit PIN.

  • From here, you can:

    • Disable voice and text chat

    • Filter mature language

    • Automatically hide player names

    • Turn off friend requests

    • Set weekly playtime reports

Monitor and Adjust Settings Regularly

Setting up controls is only part of the solution. It’s important to review and adjust settings as your child grows or as Fortnite introduces new features. Technology is constantly changing, so you'll need to keep an eye on things.

  • Check weekly playtime and adjust limits as needed

  • Review voice and text communication settings

  • Talk to your child about safe online behaviour and respecting others

  • Stay informed about game updates and parental tools