# How to Enable Menu Age Restricted Access

Learn how to restrict access to certain menu items based on age. This feature ensures that only customers above a specified age can view or order age-restricted items, such as alcohol or other regulated products. Enabling age-restricted access helps you comply with legal requirements, prevent underage purchases, and maintain a responsible business operation.

### Steps:

1. Log in to your account[ https://admin.cloudwaitress.com/login](https://admin.cloudwaitress.com/login)
2. Go to **Settings** > **Systems** > **Age Verification**.

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3. Enable **Age Verification**.

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4. Enter the **Minimum Age** and the **Estimated Wait Time** (in hours) for approval.

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(Optional) Enable Store Pop-up Notification to inform customers immediately when they load your online store that certain items are age-restricted. Click **Save**.

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5. Go to **Menus** to enable age-restricted access for specific menu.

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6. Open the **menu** you want to restrict by clicking the **Edit** icon.

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7. Go to **Conditions**, scroll down to **Enable Age-Restricted Access**, toggle it on, then click **Save**.

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Check your store to verify the changes. A warning message will appear when a customer tries to order an age-restricted item. See example below:

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{% hint style="danger" %}
Please email <support@cloudwaitress.com> or use the chat support feature to get assistance managing this feature.
{% endhint %}


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