Guide

Detailed installation and usage guide to help you get started quickly

Contents

Installation

System requirements
PC requirements:
  • Windows 10/11 or macOS 10.15+
  • At least 2GB RAM
  • 100MB free disk space
  • Network connection
Mobile requirements:
  • Android 8.0+ or iOS 12+
  • At least 50MB free disk space
  • Network connection
PC installation steps
Step 1
Download the installer

Download the installer from the official site: Windows users get the .exe, macOS users get the .dmg.

Step 2
Run the installer

Double-click the installer and follow the wizard. We recommend using the default installation path.

Step 3
First launch setup

After installation, the software starts automatically. First-time use requires creating an admin account and setting a password.

Step 4
Complete installation

After setup, the software runs in the background and begins monitoring computer usage.

Mobile installation steps
Step 1
Download the app

Search “Youth PC Control” in the app store or scan the QR code on our website to download the app.

Step 2
Install the app

After downloading, tap Install. The first installation may require granting permissions.

Step 3
Sign in to your account

Sign in with the account created on the PC to start remote monitoring and management.

PC setup

Basic settings
PC settings screen
Setup steps:
  1. Open the main interface
  2. Click the “Settings” button
  3. Configure basic parameters
  4. Save settings
Tip:For first-time use, we recommend getting familiar with the features before detailed configuration.
Permissions

To ensure the software works properly, please grant the following permissions:

Admin access

The software needs administrator privileges to monitor and control other applications.

Network permissions

Allow the software to access the network to communicate with the mobile app.

Screen monitoring

Monitor screen activity to detect games and harmful content.

Keyboard monitoring

Monitor keyboard input for keyword filtering.

Mobile setup

App interface overview
Mobile app interface
Main feature areas:
  • Home:Show computer usage overview
  • Time management:Set usage time limits
  • Game control:Manage game access permissions
  • Web filtering:Set website access rules
  • Settings:Configure app parameters
Notification settings

To receive alerts promptly, please ensure the following settings:

Push notifications

Allow the app to send push notifications in your phone settings.

Network connection

Keep your phone connected to the internet to receive real-time notifications.

Feature guide

Time management feature
Time management screen
Setup steps:
  1. Go to time management
  2. Select the time period to set
  3. Set allowed usage time
  4. Select applicable apps or websites
  5. Save settings
Tip:You can set multiple time slots to meet the needs of different days.
Game control feature
Control methods:
  • Auto-detect:Automatically detect game programs
  • Add manually:Manually add games to control
  • Keyword filtering:Identify gaming websites via keywords
  • Behavior analysis:Analyze usage behavior to determine whether it’s a game
Control measures:
  • Close immediately:Close immediately when a game is detected
  • Send warning:Send warning notifications to your phone
  • Time restriction:Limit game time
  • Completely block:Completely block games from running
Web filtering feature
Web filtering screen
Filtering method:
  • Whitelist:Allow only specific websites
  • Blacklist:Block specific websites
  • Time limits:Limit website access time
  • Content filtering:Filter harmful content
Note:We recommend using both a whitelist and a blacklist to ensure effective filtering.

Troubleshooting

Common questions and solutions

Possible causes:

  • Insufficient system permissions
  • Antivirus false positive
  • System compatibility issue

Solution:

  1. Run as administrator
  2. Add to antivirus whitelist
  3. Check system version compatibility

Possible causes:

  • Network connection issues
  • Account info is incorrect
  • PC app is not running properly

Solution:

  1. Check the network connection
  2. Confirm the account information is correct
  3. Restart the PC app

Possible causes:

  • Game program name changed
  • New game is not in the database
  • Settings are too strict

Solution:

  1. Manually add game programs
  2. Update the software
  3. Adjust detection settings

FAQ

FAQ

Optimized to use minimal resources. It runs in the background with almost no impact on daily use.

We use peer-to-peer communication. No private data is relayed or stored by third parties. All data is encrypted in transit. Parents fully control the scope and level of monitoring.

PC supports Windows 10/11 and macOS 10.15+. Mobile supports Android 8.0+ and iOS 12+. We’ll keep updating to support more versions.

You can get technical support in the following ways:
  • View this guide
  • Visit Help Center
  • Email support@example.com
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