How do I create a child profile on 大象传媒 iPlayer?

Setting up a child profile on 大象传媒 iPlayer is quick and easy, and you can do it from any of your devices.听

Trying to remove a child profile? Check the Can I remove a child profile after it鈥檚 been created? section below.

Setting up a profile on the 大象传媒 iPlayer mobile/tablet app:

  1. An adult will need to be signed in first to set up a child profile.
  2. After launching the app, tap the blue avatar on the top right of the home screen
  3. Select the pink monster/+ Add Child button听on your account screen
  4. Create a display name.听There鈥檚 a maximum of 50 characters. This can鈥檛 include special characters (e.g. %?拢).
  5. Enter the date of birth.听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 showing the 'Add Child' option on the app

Setting up a child profile on the 大象传媒 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.听An adult听will need to be signed in already on that TV to set up a child profile.

    Screenshot of the 大象传媒 iPlayer user page with the Add Child option highlighted
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  2. Enter a display name.听There鈥檚 a maximum of 50 characters and this can鈥檛 include special characters (e.g. %?拢).
  3. Date of birth.听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 大象传媒 iPlayer TV app
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  4. Choose a linked account.听If there's more than one adult signed in to 大象传媒 iPlayer on your TV already, you'll need to choose an听account to link the child profile to听


Setting up a child profile on the 大象传媒听iPlayer website

  1. Head to the iPlayer homepage bbc.co.uk/iplayer
  2. An adult听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.

    Screenshot of the Select User page on the iPlayer website highlighting the Add Child button
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  4. Select the pink monster/Add child icon to add child profile.
  5. Choose a display name.听There鈥檚 a maximum of 50 characters and this can鈥檛 include special characters (e.g. %?拢).
  6. Enter the date of birth.听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 Child Profile registration page on the website
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Children will not be able to sign in to other 大象传媒 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鈥檚 Watching screen on TV
  2. Select the Add Child option again to create another child profile


Can I remove a child profile after it鈥檚 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
  3. Click on Delete child profiles
  4. Select the child profile you want to delete
  5. Click the Delete button to confirm

How do I set up a child account?

For help with setting up child account, check the following 大象传媒 account help page with step-by-step instructions: How to register for a child account

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