# ParentalControlsTimeLimits The payload that configures parental control time limits. ``` object ParentalControlsTimeLimits ``` ## Discussion Specify `com.apple.familycontrols.timelimits.v2` as the payload type. ### Profile availability ||| |--------------------------|-----| |Device channel |macOS| |User channel |macOS| |Allow manual install |macOS| |Requires supervision |N/A | |Requires user-approved MDM|N/A | |Allowed in user enrollment|N/A | |Allow multiple payloads |N/A | ### Profile example ```plist PayloadContent familyControlsEnabled limits-list allowancesActive groupID __COMPUTER__ itemType com.apple.familycontrols.timelimits.computer name Computer allowances fromDay 0 span 0 toDay 4 timeLimitSeconds 1800 fromDay 5 span 0 toDay 6 timeLimitSeconds 1800 PayloadIdentifier com.example.mytimelimitspayload PayloadType com.apple.familycontrols.timelimits.v2 PayloadUUID 0b17c132-352d-4a3a-9f76-b016f7f0ad6c PayloadVersion 1 PayloadDisplayName Parental Controls Time Limits PayloadIdentifier com.example.myprofile PayloadType Configuration PayloadUUID 5c7a4e4b-1a9e-4586-9f31-b04e818a84b2 PayloadVersion 1 ``` ## Topics ### Objects [`ParentalControlsTimeLimits.Time-limits`](/documentation/DeviceManagement/ParentalControlsTimeLimits/Time-limits-data.dictionary) The time limits dictionary. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)