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How do I allow purchases on Xbox?

On the web
  1. Sign in to the Microsoft Family Safety site with your account. Sign in to your Microsoft account.
  2. Under the member whose account you want to manage, select More options > Spending.
  3. On this page, you can select the toggle switch under Credit cards for Require approval for every purchase.
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How do I allow purchases on my Microsoft account?

Change purchase sign-in settings for Microsoft Store on Windows
  1. Open Microsoft Store and select Profile next to the search box.
  2. Select App settings > Purchase sign-in.
  3. Turn the switch to On. This will let you buy from Microsoft Store without entering a password. This will only be turned on for this device.
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Why is my Xbox not letting me purchase?

To fix this problem, verify that the correct billing address is listed for the payment method you're trying to use: Sign in to your Microsoft account. Select Payment & billing, and then select Payment options. Under Payment methods, select the payment method you tried to use to make the purchase.
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How do I allow purchases on my child's Microsoft account?

Enable Ask to Buy
  1. Using a web browser, visit family.microsoft.com. ...
  2. Find your family member's name and click More options > Spending.
  3. Turn on Needs organizer approval to buy things toggle.
  4. To approve or deny purchase requests through email, turn on Email me when they get stuff toggle.
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How do I change my purchase settings on Xbox?

Change purchase sign-in settings for Microsoft Store on Xbox One
  1. Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
  2. Select Settings > Account > Sign-in, security & passkey. ...
  3. Choose Change my sign-in & security preferences.
  4. Scroll right and select Customize.
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How do I unblock purchases on my Microsoft account?

  1. Log in to account.microsoft.com.
  2. Select "Privacy"
  3. Scroll down to "other privacy settings" and select "xbox privacy and online safety".
  4. Select the tab for "xbox/windows online safety.
  5. Look for Buy and Download.
  6. Change from anything to Only Free.
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How do I remove restrictions from my Xbox account?

To configure content restrictions on the Xbox console:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings.
  2. Select Manage family members, and then choose the member whose settings you want to update.
  3. Under Access to content, select the desired age-level.
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How do I give my child permission on Xbox one?

How to grant an exception to content limits
  1. Sign in to your account on the console.
  2. Have your child sign in to their account.
  3. Locate the content you want to allow your child to access.
  4. On the Choose who will give permission screen, select your account.
  5. Enter your account email address and password, or the console's PIN.
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Why do I need permission to buy a game on Xbox?

If the date of birth on your Microsoft account shows that you're under 18 years old, depending on settings, Xbox may be required to request parental consent for your purchase.
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How do I change my age on my Xbox account?

Sign in to your account. Select Manage my child's profile info. Select Edit this child's personal info. Update birthdate and select Save.
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Why does Xbox say we couldn't get authorization for this purchase?

It may be a temporary service issue. You could contact Xbox Support here support.xbox.com/contact-us choosing account in step 1 then Other in the next step for the chat option to appear. They will be able to tell if they're is perhaps a block on your account.
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Why won't Xbox let me buy a game as a gift?

You can't send a game as a digital gift

Here are some possible reasons why: There's a gifting limit of two copies for any one title on sale. There's a total gifting limit of any 10 sale items in any 14-day period. Try again after this period ends.
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Why can't I use the money on my Xbox account?

If you're trying to buy something using your Microsoft account balance, you may not have enough funds in your account to cover the total cost of the item.
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Why can't i purchase anything on Microsoft?

If you're having trouble buying something from Microsoft Store, here are some steps to try: Check your credit card is up to date on the Payment options page. Check you don't have any subscription payments overdue on the Services page. Check your account is not temporarily suspended.
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How do I manage purchase settings for my child account on Microsoft?

Purchase settings for child accounts
  1. Sign in to your Family page with an adult Microsoft account. Family page settings.
  2. Find the child's name and select More options > Spending.
  3. Under the Ask to buy section, switch Needs organizer approval to buy things to Off.
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How do I give permission to Xbox app?

Select Start > Settings > Privacy. Select the app (for example, Calendar) and choose which app permissions are on or off. The Privacy page won't list apps with permission to use all system resources. You can't use the Privacy settings to control what capabilities these apps can use.
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How do I get Xbox to stop asking for permission?

Resolve content restrictions for members
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Go to Profile & system > Sign out.
  3. Select the profile of the member who's still signed in to the console to sign them out. Note This won't remove the profile from the console. ...
  4. Try launching the content again.
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How do I stop Xbox from asking for permission?

To turn this feature off, follow these steps:
  1. Sign in to your Family page with an adult Microsoft account. Family page settings.
  2. Find the child's name and select More options > Spending.
  3. Under the Ask to buy section, switch Needs organizer approval to buy things to Off."
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How do I allow purchases on Family link?

  1. On your device, open the Family Link app .
  2. Tap your child Content restrictions Google Play.
  3. Under "Purchases & download approvals," tap Require approval for.
  4. Select the type of purchase approval that you want to give: All content. Only paid content. Only in-app purchases. No approval required.
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How do you take child restrictions off Xbox?

Go to Your Xbox account and sign into the Xbox Live account using the email address and password. On your account home screen click on the 'Security, family & forums' icon. Click on the 'Privacy settings' button. Select your protection level in each category to suit your family needs.
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Why does my Xbox account have restrictions?

If you sign in to your Xbox console with an adult account, and you can't find any apps or games with a content rating above “E for Everyone,” it may mean that a child with content limits is already signed in.
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How do I turn off restrictions on my Microsoft account?

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. *Do note this can only be done by an adult account in microsoft family.
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How do I turn off content restrictions?

Android app
  1. Sign in to your account.
  2. At the top right, tap your profile photo .
  3. Tap Settings. General.
  4. Turn on or off Restricted Mode.
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How do I turn off content restrictions on Microsoft store?

Sign in at family.microsoft.com. Under the child whose profile you're here to customize, select More options > Content restrictions. Turn on the setting Block inappropriate apps, games & media. Set an appropriate age for content in the control Allow apps and games rated for.
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How do I disable purchase blocker?

Here's how to add or remove Purchase Blocker:
  1. Go to your myAT&T account overview. Sign in, if asked.
  2. Scroll to My devices and select the device you want to manage.
  3. Select Manage my device & features.
  4. Follow the prompts to add or remove Purchase Blocker.
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