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How to change a user's Daily Time Allowance?


The time allowance is how much time you allocate to your children for "free" screen time before they need to earn Token time. This can be different for each day of the week.


This is to be set for each child.


Free Time is what kids are getting without needing to earn screen time tokens.


Token time is the hours of screen time they can have by spending tokens, after their Free time is over.


Max time is an upper limit of the total screen time, they can use regardless of the amount of screen time tokens they earn. (Free Time + Token Time)


Note: Set the max time too low, as you want kids to earn their screen time from completing activities that is token time.


On WebApp: From the dashboard


  • On the top Right-Hand side of each person's card, there is a "three dot menu"
  • Click on that three dot menu.
  • This takes you to the user's settings screen
  • Select the “Time Allowance” tab
  • Set the Time Allowance for each day.
  • Click on the blue square to set the time allowance for the week.


Note: This max time will be used unless you have a mode that also has a lower max time for that same day


On Mobile App: From the Dashboard


  • Tap on the "three dot menu" on the User's card on your dashboard.
  • This takes you to User settings
  • Select the “Allowance” tab
  • Set the Time Allowance for each day. Choose Free time & Token Time (Together = Max Time)
  • Choose the days you want the Allowance to be applicable. You can have different time allowances for different days of the week.
  • Save.


Be sure to look at the other options that can be set inside the other tabs in this screen.


Updated on: 03/10/2025

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