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How to Set up Parental Controls for the First Time

Wii U

In this article, you'll learn how to set up parental controls for the first time.

Complete these steps

  1. From the Wii U Menu, select Parental Controls.
  2. Read the information on the screen, then tap Next or press the A Button to continue.
  3. Tap Next or press the A Button.
  4. Create a four-digit PIN, and then tap OK.
  5. Enter the four-digit PIN again to confirm, and then tap OK.
  6. Tap OK to select a secret question.
  7. Select your secret question from the list or create your own question. Avoid questions with answers that may change, such as a favorite book or movie.
  8. Use the on-screen keyboard to type in the answer to your secret question and tap OK. Remember that your answer is case sensitive, so make sure it is something you will remember.
  9. Tap OK to confirm the answer to your secret question.
    • You can tap Start Over to revise your four-digit PIN and secret question.
  10. Tap OK.
  11. You can register an e-mail address to reset your four-digit PIN should you forget it. Tap Next or press the A Button.
    • If you don't want to register an e-mail address, tap No E-mail Address or press the X Button.
  12. Tap OK.
  13. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter in a valid e-mail address and tap OK.
  14. Enter in your e-mail address one more time to confirm it, and then tap OK.
    • A confirmation e-mail will be sent to the registered e-mail address.
  15. You may now adjust the parental controls settings.

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