Get started on Android

Install the app

You can install Kaspersky Safe Kids from the app stores of Google, Huawei, or other providers.

To install Kaspersky Safe Kids:

1. Open the store app or website on your device.
2. Find the Kaspersky Safe Kids app.
3. Open the app page.
4. View the list of permissions that Kaspersky Safe Kids needs.
   • If you agree to grant the app these permissions, tap Install.

     The installation of the app begins.

   • If you refuse to grant the app required permissions, don't install the app.

Some steps may vary depending on the store you use.

For more information on using Google Play, go to Google Play Help Center. For more information on using AppGallery, go to the AppGallery Support website.

Configure the app for use by a parent

After installing Kaspersky Safe Kids on your mobile device, you must configure the app for use by a parent.

At first startup, follow the instructions in the app.

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

To configure Kaspersky Safe Kids for use by a parent:

1. Start Kaspersky Safe Kids on your 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. Tap Confirm, if you agree with the documents.
   • If you disagree with the documents, close the app and do not use it.
4. 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.
5. Specify that this is a parent's device.
6. Connect your 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 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 website.

   Your mobile device will be connected to My Kaspersky.

7. Create or enter the access code for the app. The access code is the same for all devices linked to the same account on My Kaspersky.
8. Tap Continue.

Kaspersky Safe Kids is ready to use on your mobile device.

Configure the app for your child

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. Tap Confirm, if you agree with the documents.
   • If you disagree with the documents, close the app and do not use it.
4. The device will be connected to My Kaspersky.
5. Specify that this is a child's device.
6. Grant advanced permissions to Kaspersky Safe Kids.
7. Follow the instructions on the screen to allow Kaspersky Safe Kids access the accessibility and system features. Allow Kaspersky Safe Kids to display screens over other apps.

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

8. 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 website.

9. You can choose an already created child's profile or specify the details about a new child.

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

10. Tap Get started.
11. 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.

Remove the app from your child's device

To uninstall Kaspersky Safe Kids from your child's mobile device:

1. Start Kaspersky Safe Kids on your child's mobile device.
2. Tap Uninstall the app.

   A form opens for entering your My Kaspersky account credentials.

3. Enter your My Kaspersky account credentials.
4. Tap Uninstall the app.
5. Confirm removal of Kaspersky Safe Kids from the device.

The process of uninstalling Kaspersky Safe Kids from the device begins.

Applications blocked on Android

Some of the applications on a child's Android device are blocked automatically. We try not to give the child the opportunity to cheat and bypass parental controls.

These are the apps and browsers that Kaspersky Safe Kids blocks by default:

• Settings (com.android.settings)
• Greenify (com.oasisfeng.greenify)
• Google Assistant - Get things done, hands-free (com.google.android.apps.googleassistant)
• Assistant for Android (com.advancedprocessmanager)
• SD Maid - System Cleaning Tool (eu.thedarken.sdm)
• App Manager (com.ashampoo.app.manager)
• App Ops - Permission manager (rikka.appops)
• App Ops [Root] (droidmate.appopsinstaller)
• Link2SD (com.buak.Link2SD)
• XPrivacyLua (eu.faircode.xlua)
• XPrivacy (biz.bokhorst.xprivacy)
• System app remover (root needed) (com.jumobile.manager.systemapp)
• system app remover pro (com.jumobile.manager.systemapp.pro)
• All-In-One Toolbox: Cleaner, Speed& Widget (imoblife.toolbox.full)
• All apps permissions settings (bg.androidapps.appopsrunner)
• Smart Quick Settings (com.smartwho.SmartQuickSettings)
• Settings App (info.kfsoft.android.appsetting)
• Hidden Settings Pro (com.erron.hiddensettingspro)
• Secure Settings (com.intangibleobject.securesettings.plugin)
• Hidden Settings for MIUI (com.ceyhan.sets)
• MIUI Secret Settings (com.blackcurrantstudioz.MIUISecretSettings)
• Tasker (net.dinglisch.android.taskerm)
• KillApps: Close all apps running (com.tafayor.killall)
• Power Clean (com.lionmobi.powerclean)
• Ghost Commander File Manager (com.ghostsq.commander)
• Simple System Monitor (com.dp.sysmonitor.app)
• Taskmanager (de.hp.taskmanager)
• Smart Manager (com.samsung.android.sm)
• Smart Manager (com.jzz.smart.manager.batterysaver.cleaner.boost.optimizer)
• Deep Cleaner (com.uoplongan.deepcleaner)
• UC Browser (com.UCmobile.intl)
• Yandex Browser with Protect, Yandex (com.yandex.browser, ru.yandex.searchplugin)
• Firefox Browser: fast, private & safe web browser (org.mozilla.firefox)
• Opera browser with free VPN (com.opera.browser)
• Opera mini (com.opera.mini.native)

The apps above may have different names in different online stores. Their names may change over time.