How do I change my age on my Xbox account?
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To change your age on your Xbox account, you will need to sign in to your Microsoft account, select Your info, and then choose Edit date of birth, where you may be asked to verify your identity by re-entering your password or a security code sent to your alternate email or phone number. If you are currently under 18, you will need to ask the adult who manages your Family group to change your age at https://account.microsoft.com/family or have them remove you from the family if you are over 18.
Understanding Xbox Account Age Restrictions
Changing your age on your Xbox account is a straightforward process, but it’s essential to understand the age restrictions and Family settings that Microsoft has in place to ensure a safe and secure gaming experience for all users.
Editing Your Account Information
To edit your account information, including your date of birth, you will need to follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Microsoft account
- Select Your info
- Choose Edit date of birth
- Verify your identity if prompted
- Add your correct birthdate and select Save
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why can’t I change my Microsoft age?
You can’t change your Microsoft age if your account is set up as a child account, and only an adult account in the Family group can edit the age settings of a child’s account.
2. How do I get past age restrictions on Xbox?
You can get past age restrictions on Xbox by having the adult who manages your Family group change your age settings or remove you from the family if you are over 18.
3. How do I change the age limit on my Microsoft account?
If you are in a Family group, ask the adult who manages the family to change your age at https://account.microsoft.com/family.
4. What is the age limit for Xbox?
The minimum age limit for creating an Xbox Live account is 13 years old.
5. How do I change my age on my Microsoft account under 18?
Using the adult Microsoft account, sign in to your account on family.microsoft.com, choose the family member, select Manage consent, and then Edit this child’s personal info.
6. Why is my Microsoft account under 18?
Your Microsoft account may be under 18 if consent has not yet been given, or if consent was granted by another adult or using another Microsoft account.
7. Can you change date of birth on Microsoft account?
Yes, you can change your date of birth on your Microsoft account by selecting Edit Your Info and then changing your birthdate.
8. Why does my Xbox think I am a child?
Your Xbox may think you are a child if your account is set up as a child account, and you need to verify your birthdate or have the adult who manages your Family group change your age settings.
9. Why is my Xbox account a child account when I’m 18?
Even if you’re over 18, you can still be a child in Microsoft family if you haven’t been removed from the family, so ask the adult who manages the family to remove you.
10. How do I change my child’s account to normal?
To change your child’s account to normal, you need to Edit your child’s Google Account info, select Account settings, and then change the account information.
11. How do I change my child’s age on Xbox?
Sign in to your account, select Manage my child’s profile info, choose Edit this child’s personal info, update the birthdate, and select Save.
12. How do I change my child’s age on Microsoft account under 13?
Visit Microsoft Family Safety-Manage Permissions, log in to the Parent account, select the corresponding child account, click Edit this child’s personal info, and follow the prompts.
13. Can a 12-year-old have a Microsoft account?
If you’re under 13 years old, or under some other age depending on laws where you live, you may see that you can’t send optional data or change this setting in Office.
14. What happens to my Xbox account when I turn 18?
When you turn 18, you’ll have more control over your own account settings, and you can ask the adult who manages your Family group to remove you from the family.
15. Can a 14-year-old have a Microsoft account?
Office doesn’t collect any kind of optional data from people below certain ages, so if you’re under 13 years old, or under some other age depending on laws where you live, you may see that you can’t send optional data or change this setting in Office.