What is a Pokémon Trainer Central account?
A Pokémon Trainer Central account is used to sign in to several mobile apps and games, such as Pokémon TCG Live and Pokémon GO. A Pokémon Trainer Central account is also required to track the progress of real-world events and tournaments conducted by Play! Pokémon. It is also required to edit preferences and permissions for connected games, apps, and our newsletter.
How do I create a child account?
There are two ways for your child to obtain a Pokémon Trainer Central account. Both require you, as their parent or guardian, to have your own account before your child’s account can be completed.
- If your child has started signing up, follow the verification and setup steps. These include creating your own account if you do not already have one.
- To start the process yourself, create your own account if needed, then follow the steps to add a child.
What are the benefits of creating a child account?
- A Pokémon Trainer Central child account allows parents or guardians to set limits on some in-game features for their child’s account.
- Pokémon Trainer Central account is one of two account systems that parents or guardians can use to allow their child to play the popular mobile game Pokémon GO.
- To grant a child access to Pokémon GO, first create a Pokémon Trainer Central account for yourself (if you don’t already have one) and log in. Open the profile menu by selecting the three dots icon next to your name, then select Add a Child.
- Alternatively, the game’s publisher, Scopely Explore, provides a different account system called Kids @ Scopely Explore. For information on Kids @ Scopely Explore and how Scopely Explore keeps your child’s information secure, see “Section 8. Children” in Scopely Explore’s Privacy Policy here.
- If you received an email from Pokémon to provide information to verify your status as a parent or guardian in order to provide consent for your child, it is because the birth date provided by the user on the account indicates that the user is under the digital age of consent in their respective country.
Why can’t I let my child use my Pokémon Trainer Central account?
When you sign up for a Pokémon Trainer Central account, you must agree to our Terms of Use, which state that a person must never use another person’s Pokémon Trainer Central account.
We have the right to suspend or terminate your account, with or without notice, and refuse any and all current or future use of our service due to violation of the Terms of Use, or if we determine at our sole discretion that suspension or termination is in the best interest of supporting a fair, wholesome, and safe environment for users of our service (including participants in the Play! Pokémon program, Pokémon TCG Live, or any other portion of the service).
If you would like your child to use Pokémon Trainer Central, they will need a separate child account. You will need your own account to complete their setup. Your permission will be requested where required. See How do I create a child account? above for instructions.
Resources
- Parents’ Guide to Pokémon
- Pokémon Parents Official Website
- How do I add a child to my Pokémon Trainer Central account?
- How do I verify my child’s Pokémon Trainer Central account?
- What does a Pokémon Trainer Central account give me access to?
- At what age will a child account unlink from the parent account?
- Why do we need a parent’s personal information for a kid’s account?
- How do I enable my child to access friends and sponsored content for Pokémon GO in my Pokémon Trainer Central account settings?