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Bark Jr Setup Instructions

In this article, you'll discover how to get started with Bark Jr for the first time. Most of this information is identical to Bark's own support article for getting started.

Setup Checklist for Online Safety

Set up your Bark Parent/Guardian Account
Enable Parental Controls. (Block and filter content you never want your kids to access.)
Set healthy Screen Time limits. (Use the customizable schedule.)
Finish account settings.

A couple of things to know as you get started:

Bark Jr includes screen time and web filtering for unlimited children and unlimited iOS & Android devices.

Bark recommends first setting up the devices that your child has access to, followed by connecting their shared devices.

Set up your Bark Parent/Guardian Account.

Add your children.
Select the device(s) that you know your children use.
Bark offers screen time and web filtering for Android and iOS devices.

Enable Parental Contols

Bark's on-the-go parental controls are also known as Screen Time and Web Filtering. To be able to block apps and filter sites on your child's phone or tablet, follow the applicable instructions below.

For Android: Install the Bark for Kids app on your child's device. Download from bark.us/android (not the Google Play app store).
For iOS: Install the Bark Kids app on your child's device. Download from the Apple App Store.
For Chromebook: Install the Bark for Chromebooks app on your child's Chromebook. Download from the Google Play Store.

Set Healthy Screen Time Limits

You can manage your child's screen time schedule and web filtering rules at any time. Below are some quick tips to get you started!

Default rules: The default app and web filters when another rule isn't currently applied. Make sure to customize this one!
Bedtime: Limit device usage when it's time for lights out and customize what kids can access during that time.
School time: Limit what can be accessed during the school day.
Free time: Dedicated time to use devices just for fun and customize what kids can access during their fun time.

Customize the Rules

When you customize each ruleset, you have the option to allow or block whole categories (think Social Media) or particular apps (think Snapchat).

Bark's categories cover millions of apps and sites, so if you don't see an app listed, chances are it's covered under a category like Games or Social Media. You can also input specific sites and apps as exceptions.

After making changes, allow a few minutes for your rules to take effect.

Set Alert Notifications

Add emails to receive alerts. These can include partner, spouse or family member's email addresses.
Add a US phone number if you'd like to receive text notifications for alerts.

Bark Jr. and Bark Premium are services provided by Bark Technologies, Inc. C Spire makes Bark services available to C Spire customers at a discounted cost.