01
Install and sign in
The parent installs PhotoProof, signs in, and starts the family space used for pairing.
Family setup
Bring the family online in a few clear steps.
The parent starts the family, pairs each child device, chooses access rules, and launches the first mission.
02
Secure parent controls
Create a parent PIN and use Face ID when available to protect approvals and overrides.
03
Pair the child device
Install PhotoProof on the child device, choose Child, then scan the parent’s QR code or enter the backup key.
04
Choose access rules
Choose a due-time lock or reward minutes. Essential communication remains available.
05
Select apps or a blanket lock
Use Apple’s picker where supported, or let PhotoProof protect non-essential apps as a family-wide rule.
06
Launch the first mission
Add the task, photo requirement, deadline, review approach, and access behavior.
Device setup
One parent account. Child profiles that pair safely.
Children do not need email addresses or their own Apple IDs to participate in a PhotoProof family. A parent chooses the child and creates a one-time QR code and backup key for that device.
ParentCreates the pairing code
ChildScans QR or enters key
FamilyShares missions securely
First-day checklist
Before handing the phone back.
Start small. The first successful mission teaches the workflow faster than a complicated household setup.
Confirm the correct profile
Make sure the child device appears under the intended child profile before assigning work.
Submit one proof photo together
Agree on what a good proof photo should show, then test the parent approval flow once.
Start with a simple rule
Use a clear task and a modest access rule before relying on the system for larger routines.
PhotoProof is a family accountability tool, not a substitute for supervision, communication, or emergency access. Parents should keep essential communication and safety apps available.
Questions
Family setup questions
Does the child need a separate account?
No. A child device is paired to a child profile inside the parent’s PhotoProof family.
Can more than one parent manage the family?
Multi-parent household support is planned as a premium capability. Availability will be confirmed before release.
What happens if Screen Time permission is denied?
Photo tasks and approvals can still function, but app restrictions cannot be applied until the required Apple permission is granted.
Can a parent unlock the device temporarily?
Yes. The parent flow includes authenticated temporary unlocks and overrides for legitimate exceptions.