BGMI parental control: Parents can now control their kids’ BGMI gameplay | Digit

PUBG Mobile came back to India as the Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). It was banned earlier in 2022 because of different reasons. Majorly because parents were concerned that the children were hooked on the game for hours, which was impacting their studies and other outdoor activities. 

So, now Krafton has introduced a new feature for BGMI where parents have some control over what their children are playing, how long they are playing and different reasons. Basically parental control has been introduced.  Let’s have a deeper look at what this Parental Control is all about. 

BGMI Parental Control, what is it?

Through this control, parents can keep the gaming hours of the kids under control. So, this includes making customisations and receiving OTP confirmations and other things that puts a check on Gaming responsibly. This feature is applicable for gamers under 18. So, a consent from parents will be necessary while minors want to play BGMI. 

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BGMI Parental Control set-up

Step 1) Launch the BGMI gaming app

Step 2) Next, go to the settings

Step 3) Next on the extreme right, scroll down to Others 

Step 4) Then tap on Gameplay Management Window option 

Step 5) Then it will ask if the gamer is 18 or not, there for the minors you have to select no.

Step 6) Enter the parent’s phone number and tap on SMS verification

Step 7) When the verification code comes in on the number given, enter the number in the bar and uta done. 

BGMI Parental Control Key features

OTP: Whenever a minor is about to start playing BGMI, they will have to get the SMA verification done by sending an OTP every time on the registered number of the parent. 

Gameplay time limitations: For minors, the game is limited to 3 hours only. Hence, the game will stop after 3 hours immediately when a minor is playing.

Reminding about breaks: There are reminders to take breaks while playing the game. To ease the eye for a while. 

Daily expenditure limits: Gamers won’t be able to purchase anything on BGMI in a day for above ₹7,000. 

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