VigilKids Parental Control Setup Guide

Overview

Before You Begin

Connect an authorized iPhone through iCloud and review supported data from your VigilKids dashboard—no jailbreak is required.

What You Need for iCloud Monitoring

Active planActive planAn active VigilKids Pro plan linked to your parent account.
Apple ID accessApple ID accessThe Apple ID and password for the iPhone you are authorized to supervise.
Verification codeVerification codeAccess to the trusted Apple device or phone number used for two-factor authentication.
Part 1

Create Your Account

Create the parent account you will use to connect iCloud and review supported iPhone data. You can explore the demo first, then choose a plan when you are ready to connect a device.

  1. Sign in with Google for one-click registration, or create an account with your email and password.
  2. Sign in to the VigilKids dashboard with the same account.
  3. Choose the plan that supports Apple/iOS connection before linking the iPhone.
Part 2

Select Apple/iOS

  1. Log in to my.vigilkids.com.
  2. Select Link New Device from the sidebar.
  3. Choose Apple/iOS as the device type you want to connect.
VigilKids Link New Device screen with the Apple iOS option highlighted
Choose Apple/iOS in the Link New Device assistant.
Part 3

Connect Through iCloud

VigilKids dashboard

3.1 Connect the iCloud Account

  1. Enter the Apple ID associated with the authorized iPhone.
  2. Enter the Apple ID password.
  3. Select Send Code to request account verification.
Authorized Apple device

3.2 Enter the Verification Code

  1. Find the verification code displayed on the connected Apple device or received by SMS.
  2. Enter the code in the VigilKids dashboard.
  3. Select Connect to complete account verification.
VigilKids verification screen with six code fields and a centered Connect button
Enter the verification code, then select Connect.
Part 4

Wait for the First Data Sync

VigilKids will begin retrieving supported iCloud data after verification. The first synchronization may take some time depending on the amount of available data and the iCloud connection.

VigilKids iCloud monitoring dashboard showing contacts, calendar, photos and location data
Supported iCloud data appears in the dashboard after synchronization.
Help

iCloud Troubleshooting

The verification code did not arrive

Confirm the trusted Apple device is online, check the phone number linked to the Apple account, then request a new code.

The Apple ID cannot be verified

Re-enter the Apple ID and password, approve any Apple sign-in alert, and confirm that two-factor authentication is completed.

Data is not appearing yet

Keep the iCloud account connected and allow time for the first synchronization. Only supported data already available in iCloud can be retrieved.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I set up iPhone monitoring from my own phone?

Yes. Sign in to the VigilKids dashboard from your phone or computer, then connect the authorized iPhone using its iCloud account details.

Does iCloud monitoring require a jailbreak?

No. The supplied VigilKids iCloud connection flow does not require jailbreaking the authorized iPhone.

What happens when two-factor authentication is enabled?

Apple will send a verification code to a trusted device or phone number. Enter that code in VigilKids to complete the iCloud connection.

Why is some iPhone data missing?

Only supported data available in the connected iCloud account can be synchronized. The first sync can also take time depending on the amount of data and connection quality.

Still need help? Contact Support.

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