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Can an 8 year old have an Xbox account?

At Microsoft, a child account is defined as any Microsoft account that's affiliated with an adult Microsoft account when the age of the child or teen is less than the age of majority for their country. When this is the case, the child must be linked to an adult's Microsoft account to participate in Xbox services.
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Is Xbox appropriate for a 8 year old?

Xbox One is extremely popular among adult gamers. What if your kid also wants to play on Xbox One? Well, there is no need to worry as Xbox One has plenty of games (action, sports, and strategy games) for kids of or below 8 years. The choices of genres these games provide you with are age-appropriate.
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How old do you have to be for a Xbox account?

Date of birth (DOB): Xbox has a global policy that users under the age of 18 must have parental permission to create an account. Additionally, we must comply with child privacy requirements in the United States and South Korea.
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How do I set up a Xbox gamertag for my child?

Select the green Accounts icon in the top-right of the Family screen, and then select Add child > Create new account. Select Get a new email address to create a Microsoft account, and then follow the onscreen instructions to set up the member's account (such as name, birthdate, and age).
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Can a child account play online on Xbox?

Account Set up to Enable Join Multiplayer Games, Join Clubs or Access Realms. Log in to https://account.xbox.com/settings with the parent's Microsoft account. Click the child account's profile. Select Allow for You can create and join clubs, and You can join multiplayer games.
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Does Xbox have a kids mode?

The Xbox Family Settings app is for parents to manage their children's gaming activities on Xbox consoles, from iOS and Android phones.
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Does my child need an email address for Xbox One?

Was this reply helpful? Well, in order to add or manage a kid in the Xbox Family settings, the kid HAS TO have a Microsoft Account. Usually the Microsoft Account is an existing email, so there is no way around creating one. However, the Live service has a lot of settings to protect kids.
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How do I pay for Xbox Live on my childs account?

On the Xbox Family Settings app
  1. Launch the app on your mobile device.
  2. Select the member whose spending you want to manage on the home screen. ...
  3. Under Spending, select the Ask to buy tile.
  4. Under Microsoft account balance, select Add money.
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How do I buy Xbox Live for my child?

Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings. Select Manage family members and choose a child account. Select Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy > View details & customize > Buy & download. Select On in the Ask a parent box.
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Can my child use my Xbox game pass?

Select Share your subscription with up to 4 others under the Game Pass Friends & Family section of your subscriptions. Select Create a link to share. Copy and send this link to the family member or friend you wish to share your membership with.
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Can a 7 year old have a Microsoft account?

Microsoft have a minimum age limit of 13 for Microsoft Accounts, that can be used to access Microsoft Services that are accessed through a Microsoft Account, otherwise Parental Consent is required: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-bil...
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Can a 7 year old play Xbox?

Is Xbox OK for 7 year old? While good things can happen when spending hours playing Xbox, more often than not when parents ask the question about whether or not Xbox is good for kids, the answer is a resounding no.
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Why is my Xbox account a child account?

If you were not yet 18 when you signed up for Xbox LIVE, your account was designated a child account. Child accounts are tied to a parent's Windows Live ID to control Family Settings, and some features of Xbox LIVE are restricted.
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What is the best Xbox for an 8 year old?

The Best Game Consoles for Kids: Reviews and Recommendations
  • Best Overall: Nintendo Switch OLED.
  • Best Portable: Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition.
  • Best For Family: Xbox Series S.
  • Best For Young Kids: LeapFrog LeapPad Academy.
  • Best Old Console: SNES Classic Edition.
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Should 9 year old have Xbox?

While good things can happen when spending hours playing Xbox, more often than not when parents ask the question about whether or not Xbox is good for kids, the answer is a resounding no.
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Which gaming system is best for 8 year old?

Best games console for kids 2023: our top 6 family friendly consoles ranked
  • Nintendo Switch specifications. Weight: 66 lbs (unit only) 88 lbs (with joy-cons) ...
  • PlayStation 5 specifications. ...
  • Playstation 4 specifications. ...
  • Xbox Series S specifications. ...
  • Xbox Series X specifications. ...
  • Oculus Quest Specs. ...
  • Nintendo Wii specifications.
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How do I create a Microsoft account for my child?

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  1. Using a web browser, visit family.microsoft.com. Sign into your Family Safety account.
  2. Click Add a family member.
  3. Enter family member's phone number or email address and click Next.
  4. Decide family member's role (member or organizer) and click Next > Invite. Note: Invitee will receive a link to join via email.
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Can you make a child Xbox account a parent account?

Unfortunately it is not possible to force a child account to become an adult account on Xbox Live. Changing the Microsoft Account profile age will not change the account and give adult permissions to the child account.
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Is there a Family account for Xbox Live?

An Xbox family group allows parents or guardians to help maintain a healthy gaming experience on the Xbox network for everyone in their household. These family safety settings apply to any Xbox console or device that that member signs in to. Adult accounts are known as organizers in the family group.
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Why does my Xbox account need a parent?

Note Accounts are required to have a date of birth. If the date of birth shows that the account owner is under the age of majority (for example, 18 in the U.S.), parental consent is required to complete account creation for an Xbox profile.
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Can you leave an Xbox Family as a child?

Only organizers of a family group can remove family members. Only the adult who granted consent can remove a child account from the family group. If the adult cannot access their account, the adult or appropriate guardian should attempt to recover the adult account.
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Can a child have their own Microsoft account?

Your child will need to accept the invitation from their email address. Once your child has been added to your family with a Microsoft account, you'll be able to set up appropriate website and app and game filters for their age, set screen time limits, and review their recent activity.
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How do I create a Microsoft account for my child without email?

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  1. Press Windows key + R.
  2. Type control userpasswords2 and click OK.
  3. Click on add under users tab.
  4. Click the option, "Sign-in without a Microsoft account.
  5. Click on Local account.
  6. Choose a name for the account.
  7. Add password if you want to.
  8. Apply and click OK.
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How do I manage my child's profile on Xbox?

Manage your online safety and privacy settings
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy.
  3. Select the Child, Teen, or Adult default settings, or customize your settings by selecting View details & customize.
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What age should a child get an Xbox?

What age is appropriate for a console? For most younger kids, tablet/smartphone games are just fine. It's difficult for younger kids to work the controller and complexities of some of the console games. So, I'd recommend holding off on a gaming console until your child is around 6 or 7 years of age.
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