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.

Click the “Settings” icon on your Nintendo Switch 2 home screen, then scroll down and select “System”. Next, scroll through the options until you reach a setting that says “System Lock”.

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

Their latest console, the Nintendo Switch 2, launched in 2025 and came packed with cool new features, including improved parental controls to help you manage your kid’s gaming time and activity.

To set up Parental Controls on the Nintendo Switch 2, head to System Settings from the Switch 2 main menu.