To set up parental controls on your Nintendo Switch, you can use the Nintendo Parental Controls app, or the Switch's settings menu.

Parental controls can manage or even disable the ability to make purchases on the Nintendo eShop, saving you from any surprise charges on your credit card.

Set up Nintendo Switch 2 parental controls with smartphone app. Control screen time, game ratings, and online features for safer gaming.

To set up parental controls on your Switch 2, first select the Settings icon on your Switch 2's home screen. Scroll down and click on Parental Controls, then select Set Up Parental Controls.

If you're a parent whose kid has a Nintendo Switch, you may want to set up parental controls on the console. This could be for any number of reasons.