How to Change Your Child’s Age on Microsoft Account Under 13

To change your child’s age on a Microsoft account under 13, you need to access the Family Safety settings, then Manage Permissions, select the child’s account, and click on Edit this child’s personal info, following the prompts to update their age information. This process requires an adult account in the Microsoft Family group to make these changes, as child accounts have restricted access to editing personal information, including age settings.

Changing Age Settings for Child Accounts

Changing the age on a Microsoft account for a child under 13 involves a few steps that ensure the change is made securely and with the appropriate permissions. The adult in the Microsoft Family group must log in to their account, navigate to the Family Safety settings, and then proceed to Manage Permissions. From here, they select the child’s account they wish to modify and click on Edit this child’s personal info. Following the prompts will allow them to update the child’s age. It’s essential to note that these changes can only be made by an adult account in the Microsoft Family group, emphasizing the importance of parental control over child accounts.

Understanding Microsoft Family Settings

The Microsoft Family settings are designed to provide a safe and controlled environment for children to use Microsoft products and services. These settings allow parents or guardians to monitor and manage their child’s activities, including screen time, app permissions, and online safety. By controlling who can make changes to a child’s account, Microsoft ensures that children’s personal information, including their age, is protected and only modified by authorized adults.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How do I manage my child’s profile info on Microsoft? Using the parent’s Microsoft account, sign in to your Family page on the Microsoft account website. Select Manage my child’s profile info. For the child’s account that you want to change, select Edit this child’s personal info and then follow the instructions.

2. Why can’t I change the age of my Microsoft account? When the age on your Microsoft account appears to be underage, it is considered a child account, and you will not be able to edit the age settings for a child account. Only an adult account in the Family group can edit the age settings of a child’s account by adding the child account to a Family group.

3. Can you change the date of birth on a Microsoft account? Yes, you can change your date of birth on a Microsoft account. Select Edit your info, change your birthdate, and select Save.

4. How do I turn off age restrictions on Microsoft accounts? Go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users. Click on the Manage family settings online or remove an account option. Select the child account for which you want to turn off parental control and make the necessary changes.

5. How do I change my child’s Microsoft account to a normal account? You can change a child account to a normal account by following these steps: Log into the administrator account, press the Windows key + C, and click on settings followed by PC settings. Click on “Accounts in the left pane and then click on ‘Other accounts’. Click on the child user account and then click on ‘Edit’.

6. How do you change your Microsoft account from kid to adult? You need to first change the age on your profile. Sign in to Your info on the Microsoft account website, choose Edit your personal info, and select the right birthdate. When you’re done, select Save.

7. How do I change my year of birth on Microsoft? Sign in to your Microsoft account using your email and password. Go to the Account settings page. Click on the ‘Profile’ tab. Locate and click on the ‘Edit’ button next to your birthdate. Enter the correct birthdate in the provided fields.

8. How do I verify my age on Microsoft? A photocopy of official identification that shows your birthdate, such as a driver’s license, state-issued ID, or passport. A valid email address (other than your Microsoft account) where we can contact you.

9. Why is my Microsoft account still a child account? You might be experiencing this issue because your account was created by a family member and designated as a child account. To change your account from a child account to a full account, you need to prove that you’re an adult.

10. Why is my Microsoft account under 18? If the date of birth on your Microsoft account shows that you’re under 18 years old, Xbox is required to request parental consent for you to use Xbox Live.

11. What is the minimum age for a Microsoft account? To create an Xbox Live account, you must be at least 13 years old. This is the minimum age required by Microsoft to create a user account.

12. How do I manage my child’s profile info on Microsoft? Using the parent’s Microsoft account, sign in to your Family page on the Microsoft account website. Select Manage my child’s profile info. For the child’s account that you want to change, select Edit this child’s personal info and then follow the instructions.

13. How do I remove child consent from Microsoft family? Using a web browser, sign in to family.microsoft.com. Click next to the person’s name and select Remove from family group. Select Remove to confirm.

14. Why can’t I remove my child from Microsoft family? Family members under statutory age need an adult’s consent to join a family group. Only the adult that granted consent for the child can remove this family member.

15. How do I make my child a parent account on Xbox? To promote a child account to an adult account, sign in to Xbox Live by using the account that you want to change. Go to Settings and then select Account. Select Promote Child Account.