Safety and security are of paramount importance when kids have access to the digital world. Luckily, whether you want to limit your child's screen time, ensure they can't make rogue purchases, or even stop them from accessing certain online functionalities like video chat, you have a multitude of parental-control options on the Nintendo Switch 2. Here's how to access these controls and how to set them up so that you can rest easy.How to set up parental controls on Switch 2To 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.Here, you'll be asked to download the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app for your smartphone. The easiest way to do this is to open your phone's camera and scan the QR code on this screen, but you can also download it from the app store on your device or through the following links:Switch Parental Controls app on iOS App Store (iPhone/iPad)Switch Parental Controls app on Google Play Store (Android)You'll need to download the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app.With the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app downloaded, open it up and follow the instructions to log in to your Nintendo Account. (If you don't have one, you can create one for free.) When prompted, enter the six-digit code provided by the app into your Switch 2.On the next page, choose to link your Nintendo Account to the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app. From here, refer to the app to set any necessary restrictions. Among your options:Set age-based restrictions on which games and features can be usedSet daily play time limitsChoose who GameChat (video chat) can be used withMonitor your child's activity, including which games and how long they playedPeruse all of the settings in the app and make decisions you feel are right for your child's age and maturity. No restrictions are permanent unless you wish for them to be, so feel free to reduce limitations when you feel comfortable doing so, or add additional restrictions when necessary.