Configure the app for your child

After installing Kaspersky Safe Kids on your child's mobile device, you must configure the app for use by your child. Once your child's device is configured, age restrictions and other protection settings are applied.

At first startup, follow the instructions in the app.

If you finish configuring the app and later decide to configure Kaspersky Safe Kids for use by a parent, you must uninstall the app and then install the app again.

To configure Kaspersky Safe Kids for use by a child and turn on protection:

1. Start Kaspersky Safe Kids on your child's mobile device.

   The Kaspersky Safe Kids welcome screen opens.

2. Review the key features of the app and tap Continue.

   A window with terms and conditions opens.

3. Review the legal documents.
   • If you agree with the documents, select the corresponding checkboxes.
   • If you disagree with the documents, close the app and do not use it.
4. Tap Confirm, if you agree with the documents.
5. Connect the device to My Kaspersky:
   • If you already have a My Kaspersky account:
     1. Enter your credentials.
     2. Tap Sign In.
   • If you do not have a My Kaspersky account:
     1. Tap Create an Account.
     2. Complete the registration process.

        A message with an account activation link is sent to the email address you specified. Tap the link to confirm your registration.

     You can also create an account on My Kaspersky.

   The device will be connected to My Kaspersky.

6. Review the Statement regarding data processing for marketing purposes.
   • If you want to accept the Statement, tap Accept and confirm the action.
   • If you want to proceed with setup without accepting the Statement, tap Skip. You can accept the Statement later in the app settings.
7. Specify that this is a child's device.
8. Specify the child who uses this mobile device:
   • Select the child in the list of children.
   • Add a child if the list of children doesn't include the child who uses this mobile device. Do the following:
     1. Tap Add child.
     2. Specify your child's details:
        • Your child's name. This name is displayed when you receive alerts about your child's activity.
        • Your child's birth year. Your child's age determines the default settings that Kaspersky Safe Kids uses to monitor your child's device.
        • Your child's photo.
     3. Tap OK.

     You can also add your child's details on My Kaspersky.

9. Grant advanced permissions to Kaspersky Safe Kids.
10. Follow the instructions on the screen to allow Kaspersky Safe Kids access the accessibility features.
11. Follow the instructions on the screen to allow Kaspersky Safe Kids to display screens over other apps and access to system features.

    These permissions may be requested at different steps of the configuration depending on the version of your Android operating system.

12. Tap Get started.
13. If you are configuring Kaspersky Safe Kids on a HUAWEI or XIAOMI device, turn on automatic restart of Kaspersky Safe Kids after the device is turned on.

    How to configure automatic restart on HUAWEI devices

    1. Open device settings.
    2. Go to Apps.
    3. Find Kaspersky Safe Kids.
    4. Enable Keep running after screen off setting for this app.

    How to configure automatic restart on XIAOMI devices

    1. Open the Security app.
    2. Go to Permissions > Autorestart.
    3. Find Kaspersky Safe Kids.
    4. Set Kaspersky Safe Kids switch to ON.

Kaspersky Safe Kids is configured. You can give the device to your child.

Android operating system functionality makes it possible to hide Kaspersky Safe Kids notifications on your child's device using operating system settings.

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