Riot Parental Controls: The Must-Know FAQ to Set Them Up Fast
New Parental Controls for Riot Games (PC) in the U.S.
What’s This All About?
TL;DR: We’re introducing optional parental controls for League of Legends, VALORANT, and Teamfight Tactics (PC) in the United States.
If your child plays League, VALORANT, or TFT on a PC, these new features are made just for you. We already try very hard to keep our games safe. But we also know that many parents want to see more of what their kids are doing in online games—including ours.
These new optional parental controls are like a helper tool. They give parents more visibility (the ability to see what’s happening) and control over their child’s account and gameplay experience.
What Can Parents Do With These Controls?
When parental controls are turned on, parents can:
- Turn text and voice chat off
- Limit text and voice chat to friends only
- Prevent sending or accepting friend requests
- View the friends connected to their child’s account
- Restrict access to specific Riot games
- Disable account access entirely
Important Point: These controls are optional—you don’t have to use them, but they’re there if you want extra peace of mind.
How to Set Up the Parent Portal
All of these features are managed through a new tool called the Parent Portal. Here’s how to get started:
- Log into your child’s game account.
- Go to the account management tab.
- Find the designated field for an email address and type in your email.
- Wait for an email from us.
- Follow the steps in that email to create and access your Parent Portal.
The Parent Portal is where you’ll turn the controls on and manage them.
Summary
Riot is rolling out optional parental controls for League of Legends, VALORANT, and Teamfight Tactics on PC in the U.S. Parents can limit or turn off chat, manage friends, restrict games, and more. To use them, log into your child’s account, add your email under account management, and follow the email to open the Parent Portal.
FAQ
1. Which games are included in these parental controls?
League of Legends, VALORANT, and Teamfight Tactics—but only on PC in the United States.
2. Are the parental controls required?
No, they are completely optional.
3. Can I stop my child from playing a specific Riot game?
Yes, you can restrict access to specific Riot games using the controls.
4. Where do I manage these settings?
In the new Parent Portal, which you get access to by adding your email to your child’s account.
5. Can I see who my child is friends with?
Yes, one of the features lets you view the friends connected to your child’s account.
