Here is a step-by-step guide to setup parental control restrictions on the Apple iPad. iPhone and iPod Touch users can find a similar tutorial here. A video version of this tutorial is available on Mobicip's YouTube channel.
Mobicip Safe Browser Setup
Mobicip offers a best-selling alternate browser for Safari that enables parental controls on your child's iPad. It is simple to setup and works anytime anywhere! The Mobicip Safe Browser is protected by a mobicip.com account setup by the parent.
From the home screen on the device, touch the App Store icon.
Touch the search tab, and search for "mobicip"
Select the Mobicip Safe Browser from the search results.
Touch FREE, it will turn into BUY APP. Touch this and enter the iTunes username and password. Once downloaded, the app will be installed on the screen.
NOTE: Before your launch the app, visit mobicip.com to sign up, and optionally upgrade to Mobicip Premium. The Premium upgrade allows you to customize your filtering and monitor usage from the web-based dashboard (using any browser) or the Monitor app (on any iOS device).
When completed, launch Mobicip on the iPad.
Select the filtering profile you wish to apply to this device.
Enable the app with your username and password. You should see the browser open up like this. Tap the URL bar at the top of the browser, and enter the website you wish to access. The browser should open the website accessed.
General Parental Control Restrictions Setup
From the home screen, select Settings > General.
Select Restrictions. If you haven't done this before, select Enable Restrictions.
Enter a 4-digit passcode. Make sure you remember this passcode, in case you need to change these settings.
You will see the restrictions screen. Set Safari, Installing Apps, Deleting Apps and In-app Purchases to OFF on this screen.
NOTE: Some parents choose to allow apps to be installed with age restrictions setup, but be aware that there are still issues with the age-based ratings and browsing the App Store itself.
Scroll down the screen to the Allowed Content area, and select your preferences for each type of content.
Note: Leave the Websites setting at 'All'. Changing this setting can interfere significantly with Mobicip.
You may also restrict email accounts from being setup. Whether you have setup a child-friendly email service like Zilladog or Zoobuh, or you simply want to turn off email access altogether, this gives you the ability to lock email accounts from being setup or modified.
Hit the Home button to return the home screen.
NOTE: If you have multiple devices to setup, see this article.
That is it! You can be rest assured that your child will have a safe and secure Internet enabled device that he/she can use anytime anywhere! Visit mobicip.com from any computer and login using your Mobicip.com account to configure the filtering and monitor the browsing activity. You may find these video tutorials helpful to setup your filtering and to monitor the activity reports.
If you need assistance, please visit the helpdesk at mobicip.com/support. We are actively listening for your feedback and promise to address any issues asap.