How do I create a child profile on Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ iPlayer?

Setting up a child profile on Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ iPlayer is quick and easy, and you can do it from any of your devices. 

Trying to remove a child profile? Check the following page to find out how: How do I delete a child profile?

Setting up a profile on the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ iPlayer mobile/tablet app:

  1. An adult will need to be signed into the app.
  2. When launching the app, select the + Add Child button on your account screen. If you're already in an adult account, use the blue initial icon on the top left to access the Switch user screen.
  3. Create a display name. There’s a maximum of 50 characters. This can’t include special characters (e.g. %?£).
  4. Enter the date of birth. This is so your child can see content that's appropriate for their age. The maximum age for a child profile is the day before their 13th birthday.

Three images from the mobile app showing the process of creating a child profile

Setting up a child profile on the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ iPlayer TV app

  1. Select the pink monster/Add child icon when you open the app, or by selecting the blue and white initial on the top left of the homepage. An adult will need to be signed in already on that TV to set up a child profile.

    Screenshot of the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ iPlayer user page with the Add Child option highlighted
     
  2. Enter a display name. There’s a maximum of 50 characters and this can’t include special characters (e.g. %?£).
  3. Date of birth. This is so your child can see content that's appropriate for their age. The maximum age for a child profile is the day before their 13th birthday.

    Screenshot of the Create a Child Profile page on the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ iPlayer TV app
     
  4. Choose a linked account. If there's more than one adult signed in to Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ iPlayer on your TV already, you'll need to choose an account to link the child profile to 

Setting up a child profile on the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ iPlayer website

  1. Head to the iPlayer homepage bbc.co.uk/iplayer
  2. An adult will need to be signed in first to set up a child profile.
  3. Select the blue avatar on the top left of the home screen and choose the 'Add child' option.

    Image showing the 'Switch user' screen on the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ iPlayer website. The 'Add child' option is highlighted
     
  4. Choose a display name. There’s a maximum of 50 characters and this can’t include special characters (e.g. %?£).
  5. Enter the month and year of birth. This is so your child can see content that's appropriate for their age. The maximum age for a child profile is the day before their 13th birthday.

    Image from the iPlayer website showing the create a child screen. The Display name and Date of birth has been entered

    Children will not be able to sign in to other Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ websites and apps through their profiles.

Can I create more than one child profile?

Yes, you can:

  1. Tap/click the blue avatar on the top right on the mobile/tablet app and website, or go back to the Select Who’s Watching screen on TV
  2. Select the Add Child option again to create another child profile

Can I remove a child profile after it’s been created?

Yes, you can. You'll need to do this on a browser.

  1. Go to your
  2. Click into the Children's settings tab from the menu on the left-hand side
  3. Click on Delete child profiles
  4. Select the child profile you want to delete
  5. Click the Delete button to confirm

When using the iPlayer TV app after removing a child profile, the profile may still show. Selecting the profile will refresh the account and it will be removed.

How do I set up a child account?

For help with setting up child account, check the following Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵ account help page with step-by-step instructions: How to register for a child account