Roblox and Minecraft: multiplayer, contact and spending
How to review who can contact your child, how chat works, and how spending is managed in two of the most popular family games.
What to do now
Check contact and spending controls in the games your child plays.
Why it matters
Popular games let you limit who can chat with your child and cap spending, but the controls are set per game and aren't always on by default.
Initial steps
- Roblox: link your parent account to your child's, set a parent PIN, then review chat settings, content maturity and monthly spending limits.
- Minecraft: multiplayer and chat for child accounts are managed through Microsoft and Xbox family settings.
- Check for saved payment details in the game account and remove them if you'd rather approve each purchase yourself.
What the full guide will cover
This guide will cover the key safety settings in Roblox and Minecraft — who can contact your child, how chat and messaging work, how in-game spending is managed, and how to talk about these settings together.
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