Safe Search for Kids

Discover how to enable safe search for kids on the Internet, regardless of the search engine or browser they use. This guide helps you block unacceptable or offensive content on your child’s computer, preventing them from searching for and accessing such material.

Safe Search with Parental Control Software
Google Safe Search Options
Search Engines for Kids
Monitoring Your Child’s Internet Activities

Safe Search with Parental Control Software

The most effective way to safeguard your child online is by using professional parental control software, such as HT Family Shield. This allows you to ensure their safety regardless of the search engine or browser they use.

Download HT Family Shield and install it your child’s computer.
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Create an account to access all the options remotely.
Open your online dashboard at family.ht-vector.com in a browser on your parental device and log in.
Click 'Rules → Website Limits' and select 'Block' for all website categories you believe are inappropriate for viewing.
After this, HT Family Shield will block all search queries and websites that belong to the blocked categories.

Note! The program effectively blocks inappropriate searches across all major search engines and browsers, regardless of VPN usage or private browsing modes.

The app is constantly updated, taking into account parents’ requests and changes on the Internet and in browsers. Join our community of satisfied parents who rely on our software. Trust HT Family Shield to ensure a safe search and protect your child online.

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Google Safe Search Options

Google offers a filtering feature called SafeSearch, which can be enabled in the Google Settings.

Go to www.google.com/preferences. Ensure you are signed in.
Choose 'Turn on SafeSearch'.

Note! SafeSearch settings can be bypassed if your child switches users or modifies the settings. Additionally, using different search engines can also circumvent these filters. To prevent this, utilize HT Family Shield's built-in features:

Navigate to 'Rules → Website Blocking'.
Enable the 'Force SafeSearch on Google' option.

If you have already blocked specific categories using HT Family Shield, there’s no need to separately configure SafeSearch in Google or HT Family Shield. The program will automatically block all inappropriate content.

Search Engines for Kids

Another way to ensure a safe search is by using search engines designed for kids, primarily focused on filtering adult content. Websites like Kids Search (https://kidssearch.com) and others provide extensive and practical search services with built-in content filters, creating kid-friendly digital environments.

Note! Search engines for kids are most suitable for small children.

Monitoring Your Child’s Internet Activities

With HT Family Shield, enables you to view the websites your children have visited without needing to access their computers. Additionally, you can easily block unwanted websites or set time limits on certain sites directly from the Reports section, managing their online activities more effectively.

Access your online dashboard at https://family.ht-vector.com.
Navigate to 'Reports → Websites'.
Use the 'Block' or 'Limit' icons next to the website you wish to restrict.

Note! No internet filter can block every inappropriate website in existence, as hundreds of new adult websites are created daily. Regularly review the websites your child visits and block any inappropriate ones you find in the reports.

Safe search is crucial for parents to filter web content, preventing access to websites with offensive or mature content that conflicts with family values. As a parent, creating a suitable and positive information environment at home is your right. HT Family Shield supports this by helping to ensure your family’s online experience is as safe as possible. Rely on HT Family Shield for your kids’ safe search needs.

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Last updated: December 13, 2023