Fortnite & Epic Games parental controls
Under-13 accounts are locked down automatically until a parent consents — which surprises parents in both directions.
- Time
- 12 minutes
- Difficulty
- Straightforward
- Where
- Your Epic Games account on the web
- Checked
- 2026-08
Before you start: A six-digit PIN. Under-13 accounts also need a verified adult to grant consent.
Do this
- Sign in to the Epic Games account
- Open Parental Controls in the left navigation
- Set a six-digit PIN
- Work through chat, spending and content settings
The settings that matter
| Setting | Younger child | Teenager |
|---|---|---|
| Voice and text chatTurns communication on or off. | Off, or friends only | Friends only |
| Spending limitCaps purchases. Under-13 cabined accounts default to a daily limit already. | Keep the default or lower it | Set a figure and require the PIN to change it |
| Paid random itemsControls loot-box style purchases on creator islands. | Off | Off unless you have discussed it |
What this does not do
- None of this touches the Discord call your child is on while playing, which is where most of the conversation actually happens.
What people get wrong
- Assuming a child cannot play while parental consent is pending. They can — with features limited, but they are playing.
Checked against Epic cabined accounts
in 2026-08. Platforms change these settings often — if what you see does not match, the platform’s own
page is the authority, and we would be glad to be told.