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Receive warnings about sensitive images and videos on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Sensitive Content Warning helps adult users avoid seeing unwanted nude images and videos when receiving them in Messages, an AirDrop, a FaceTime video message, and the Phone app when receiving a Contact Poster, all using the same privacy-preserving technology at the core of Communication Safety. The feature is optional and can be turned on by the user in Privacy & Security settings.
You (or a family member) receive a warning before receiving or sending sexually explicit photos. In Screen Time, you can also block inappropriate content and set restrictions on purchases. See Allow or block communication on a family member’s device in the iPhone User Guide.
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Set up Sensitive Content Warning on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Do one of the following:
On your iPhone or iPad: Go to Settings
> Privacy & Security
, then tap Sensitive Content Warning.
On your Mac running macOS 13 or later: Choose Apple menu
, click System Settings, click Privacy & Security
, then click Sensitive Content Warning.
On your Mac running macOS 12 or earlier: Choose Apple menu
> System Preferences > Security & Privacy
, then click Sensitive Content Warning.
Scroll down and tap Sensitive Content Warning, then turn on Sensitive Content Warning.
Select to turn off or turn on permission to detect sensitive content before it can be viewed and to receive guidance to help make a safe choice.