Verizon Family Set Message Limits
Verizon Family
Set Message LimitsEasily manage your child's texting usage. Set custom message limits on their device using the Verizon Family Guardian app to receive helpful alerts and restrict excessive texting.
Before you begin
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.
Ensure the child's device is powered off prior to adding or removing limits and that the Verizon Family app is installed on the Guardian's device.
Sign in to the app using a My Verizon user ID or mobile number that has Account Owner or Manager access privileges.
Steps
- Open the Verizon Family Guardian app.
- Tap theFamily Profiles tab.
- Choose the profile of the family member you wish to view.
- From the Parental Controls section, tapRestrict usage.
- From the Manage controls section, tapText limits.
- TapText limit.This option is unavailable for lines on the justkids plan or Android tablets.
- Enter the text limit.Once the limit is reached, text messaging is restricted (except to/from trusted contacts) until the next billing cycle.Your child receives a free text alert when they're within 15 messages of the limit; You receive an alert once they've reached the limit.
- TapSave.