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HBO Max parental controls
Last verified: Oct 14, 2026 · official source
- Kids profiles: New accounts include a default Kids profile limited to TV-PG/PG.
- Choose your profile → Edit Profiles → an Adult profile → Profile PIN.
- Enter your account password, set a 4-digit PIN, Save, Done.
📣 Communication controls
HBO Max is mainly for watching or listening. Its official help pages don't describe chat or messaging between users. Kid-facing interaction like comments or live chat is covered below where it exists. Communication Safety Hub →
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Kids profiles
New accounts include a default Kids profile limited to TV-PG/PG. Rating groups: Up to 5, Ages 6+, Ages 10+, Ages 13+. A new Kids profile defaults to Ages 10+. Kids profiles can't reach account settings.
Turn on Kid-Proof Exit or add a Profile PIN to Adult profiles.
Profile PIN
- Choose your profile → Edit Profiles → an Adult profile → Profile PIN.
- Enter your account password, set a 4-digit PIN, Save, Done.
Ratings not working?
If device controls (e.g. iOS) are stricter, HBO Max follows the device. HBO Max does not follow TV-provider parental controls.
On TVs & streaming devices
- Roku: Create a 4-digit PIN at my.roku.com to restrict purchases, subscriptions and adding apps, plus ratings in The Roku Channel. source
- Fire TV: Settings → Preferences → Parental Controls, then set a PIN to protect ratings, purchases and apps. Separate from Prime Video's settings. source
- Apple TV: Settings → General → Restrictions, with a 4-digit passcode for purchases, apps, ratings and settings. source
What do TV-14, PG-13 and other ratings mean? →
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