Minecraft, Kids, and Online Strangers What Parents Need to Know

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Minecraft is the world’s most popular game—but is it safe for kids to play online? In this video, we break down the privacy risks, parental controls, and family-friendly servers you should know about. Keep Minecraft creative, not creepy.  📚 Learn more about online privacy and security on our blog: https://proton.me/blog/minecraft-pare...

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00:00Minecraft is the world's most popular game with over 300 million copies sold.

00:04Because of its open-ended design, the experience can vary a lot depending on which server your

00:08child connects to.

00:09So is it safe to just let your kid explore virtual worlds willy-nilly?

00:13Well, there are family-friendly servers like the Sandlot and Cubecraft, and Microsoft's

00:17Family Account tools which help you manage your child's experience.

00:20So talk to your child about how to play responsibly, what content to avoid, and how to handle

00:24interactions with others online.

00:26Minecraft also collects personal data, like email, play habits, and even chat logs.

00:30To limit this, adjust privacy settings, and on mobile, always select Ask App Not to Track.

00:36Minecraft can be a creative outlet, just stay involved and keep the conversation going.

00:40You can use Microsoft Family Safety or the Xbox Family app to manage your child's Minecraft

00:45experience, set screen time, limit spending, block multiplayer, turn off chat, and monitor

00:50activity.

00:51Minecraft can be a great tool for expressing creativity, but there are also risks to be

00:55aware of.

00:56Be careful out there.

00:58Teach your child to spot and report inappropriate behavior like bad language, threats, or unwanted

01:02contact.

01:03Show them how to report, block, or mute players in Minecraft through the in-game menu.

01:07Most importantly though, encourage open dialogues about setting boundaries with people online,

01:11creating strong, secure passwords for their accounts, and let them know what they shouldn't

01:15disclose openly online.

01:16Do you let your kids play Minecraft online?

01:18What steps are you taking to keep them safe?

01:20Let us know in the comments below.

01:29Okay.

01:30So welcome.

01:31All right.

01:32We've got to walk away.

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