ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ Family \u002D Set Message Limits<\/div><\/h1>

Here\x27s how to set message limits on a Dependent\x27s device using the Guardian app on your smartphone or tablet.<\/div><\/div>

Text limits can be applied to messages that are sent and received over the cellular network. It does not apply to messages sent within Apple iMessage, chat messages sent within Google Messages or activity on other messaging apps.<\/div><\/div>

To perform the steps below, you need to:

Ensure the ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ  Family app is installed<\/a> on the Guardian\x27s device.<\/div><\/li>
Sign in to the app using a My ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ<\/a> user ID or mobile number that has Account Owner or Manager<\/a> access privileges.<\/div><\/li>
Ensure the Dependent\x27s device is powered off prior to adding or removing limits.<\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ul><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/section>
From the ɧ»¢ÊÓƵ Family Guardian app<\/a>, tap the
Family Profiles tab<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Choose the profile of the family member you wish to view.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
From the Parental Controls section, tap
Restrict usage<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
From the Manage controls section, tap
Text limits<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li>
Tap
Text limit<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span>
This option is unavailable for lines on the justkids plan or Android tablets.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
Enter the text limit.<\/div><\/span>
Once the limit is reached, text messaging is restricted (except to\/from trusted contacts<\/a>) until the next billing cycle.<\/div><\/div>
Your Dependent receives a free text alert when they\x27re within 15 messages of the limit; You receive an alert once they\x27ve reached the limit.<\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>
Tap
Save<\/div><\/span>.<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/div><\/ol><\/div> <\/div>
Remove Message Limits<\/div><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Set Data Limits<\/div><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Remove Data Limits<\/div><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Set Minute Limits<\/div><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Remove Minute Limits<\/div><\/span><\/a><\/div>
Set Purchase Limits<\/div><\/span><\/a><\/div>
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