How to Check Kid's Internet Use History
Part of being a parent is monitoring what your child has access to, especially on the Internet. If you are concerned that your child is visiting inappropriate websites or may be using unsafe Internet practices such as giving out his name, phone number or photograph, check the Internet use history. This is possible by utilizing the history tool in your Web browser. Depending on the Web browser you use, checking your kid's Internet use history will vary. Access the information your child views over the Web to determine if he is using the Internet safely and securely.
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Instructions
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Firefox
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Go to "History" in the toolbar.
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Select "Show All History." The history library will appear.
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Double-click on the time frame you wish to view. A list of previously visited websites will appear. Or, type in a keyword in the "Search" bar and hit "Enter."
Internet Explorer
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Go to "View" in the toolbar.
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Navigate to "Explorer Bars" > "History." The History pane will open on the left side of the browser.
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Click on the time frame you wish to view to see previously visited websites. Or, click on the History drop-down and select "Search History" or view by site or most visited.
Safari
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Go to "History" in the toolbar.
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Select "Show All History."
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Click on the time frame you wish to view. This will expand a list of websites that were visited during that time.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure you are logged into the computer under your child's user name when checking Internet history.
References
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