How to Enable Google Safe Search and Restricted Mode in YouTube for Google Workspace Users in Google Chrome

Quick and easy-to-follow guide for Google Workspace administrators

You can control Google Safe Search and Restricted Mode for YouTube settings for Google Workspace users signed in to Chrome or anyone using a managed browser.

What are Google Safe Search and Restricted Mode for YouTube

  • Safe Search for Google Search blocks inappropriate results in Google
  • Restricted Mode for YouTube blocks inappropriate results in YouTube

How to control content filtering in Google Search and YouTube step-by-step with images

Step 1

How To Enable Google Safe Search And Restricted Mode In YouTube For Google Workspace Users In Google Chrome - Step 1

In Google Admin at https://admin.google.com, click Devices > Chrome > Settings >  Users & browsers in the menu on the left.

Step 2

How To Enable Google Safe Search And Restricted Mode In YouTube For Google Workspace Users In Google Chrome - Step 2

Select the OU with the users whose settings you want to update on the left. The same updates will apply to all sub-OUs under the OU you choose.

By default, if you don’t select an OU, you will add your setting to the top OU, named after your domain. This way, you will apply changes to all users in your account.

You can search for an OU to find it faster if you have a large OU structure.

If you’re not familiar with OUs, click here.

Next, click + Search or add a filter and type Browser history to locate the setting.

Step 3

How To Enable Google Safe Search And Restricted Mode In YouTube For Google Workspace Users In Google Chrome - Step 3

Next to Safe Search and Restricted Mode in bold on the left, for SafeSearch for Google Search queries, choose between:

  • Do not enforce SafeSearch for Google Search queries
  • Always use SafeSearch for Google Search queries


For Restricted Mode for YouTube, choose between:

  • Do not enforce Restricted Mode on YouTube
  • Enforce at least Moderate Restricted Mode on YouTube
  • Enforce Strict Restricted Mode on YouTube


Strict Restricted Mode is the safest option, while Do not enforce is the least restrictive.

Step 4

How To Enable Google Safe Search And Restricted Mode In YouTube For Google Workspace Users In Google Chrome - Step 4

Click SAVE on the top right after making changes. It may take up to 24 hours for them to go into effect.

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