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How do I change the parent on my Microsoft account?

Select Sign in and sign into your account. Press the Xbox button again and select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings > Manage family members > Add to family > Add new. Allow your invited family member to sign into their Microsoft account. When you are prompted, select Add to family.
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How do I change my parent on Microsoft?

Try the following steps:
  1. Using the parent's Microsoft account, sign in to your Family page on the Microsoft account website.
  2. Select Manage my child's profile info.
  3. For the child's account that you want to change, select Edit this child's personal info and then follow the instructions.
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How do I remove a parent from my Microsoft account?

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.
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How do I change my Microsoft account from child to parent?

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. Click Next and you should be signed in with the new account.
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How do I change my date of birth on my Microsoft account under 13?

Sign in to Your info on the Microsoft account website. Select Edit your personal info. Change your birthdate, and select Save.
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How To Edit Your Age Set In Your Microsoft Account (2021)

How do I change my Microsoft account date of birth as a child?

Using the adult Microsoft account, sign in to your account on family.microsoft.com. Choose the family member, select then Manage consent. In the Manage permissions page of the child's account you want to change, at the right, select Edit this child's personal info and then follow the instructions.
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Why won't Microsoft let me change my date of birth?

If you didn't give parental consent for their account, you won't be able to change their birth date.
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How do I change my child account to a normal account?

Edit your child's Google Account info
  1. Open the Family Link app .
  2. Select your child.
  3. Tap Controls Account settings. Account info.
  4. In the top right, tap Edit .
  5. Change your child's account information.
  6. In the top right, tap Save.
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Why does my Microsoft account think I'm a kid?

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. You can use a valid U.S. credit card number to verify your age.
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How do I change my primary account on Microsoft family?

Under Account aliases, click/tap on the Make primary link to the right of an added email alias you want to be your primary alias. We look forward to your response.
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Can a child leave a Microsoft family?

Based on Microsoft security, even your an adult but if your account is still a "child" account then only the adult (adult account) who granted consent can remove a child account from the family group.
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Who is my Microsoft parent account?

The account associated with your Microsoft Office subscription is the same email you used when you bought or activated Office the first time, or what you use to sign in and install or manage Office from your account portal.
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How do I remove parent email from Microsoft account?

Here are the steps to unlink account:
  1. Sign In to your account page using your Microsoft account and password.
  2. Click “Permissions” located at the left side of the page.
  3. Under permission, select "Managed linked accounts".
  4. Click “Remove linked account” under Manage linked accounts.
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How do I change parent permissions?

How To Change a Permission Across Multiple Apps
  1. Open the Family Link app.
  2. Select your child.
  3. Find the Device card.
  4. Tap Settings.
  5. Tap App permissions.
  6. Tap a permission.
  7. Below your child's device, switch the permission on or off.
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How do I fix my Microsoft account under the age of 18?

If you're under the age of 18, follow the steps on your console to have your parent sign in and add you to a Microsoft family. If you're over the age of 18, have your parent remove you from the family. They'll have to sign in to account.microsoft.com/family, select your profile, and select remove.
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Why does my Microsoft account say I need a parent?

If you live in a region that requires permission to create an account and access Microsoft services, you may be prompted to request or give parental consent.
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What happens when child account turns 13?

On the day they turn 13, children can choose whether they want to manage their own Google Account or continue to have their parent manage it for them. As a parent, you can also choose to remove supervision at any time when the child is over the age of 13.
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How do I delete my child's family account under 13?

Complete the following steps anywhere your child is signed in: iPhone/iPad: Open Settings and tap your child's name at the top. Scroll down, tap Sign Out, enter your password, and then tap Turn Off. Choose which data to keep on the device and select Sign Out.
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How do I add a parent account to my child account?

Set up supervision from your child's Android device
  1. On your child's device, open Settings .
  2. Click Google. Parental controls.
  3. Click Get started.
  4. Select Child or teen.
  5. Click Next.
  6. Select your child's account or create a new one for them.
  7. Click Next. ...
  8. Follow the steps to setup supervision on child account.
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How old do you have to be to have a normal 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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How do I change my age on my Microsoft account Xbox one?

Note You won't be able to change Microsoft account info for a child account if you didn't provide consent when their account was created.
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For adults changing a child's birthdate
  1. Sign in to your account. ...
  2. Select Manage my child's profile info.
  3. Select Edit this child's personal info.
  4. Update birthdate and select Save.
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Why is Microsoft asking for my age?

We require a date of birth for all Microsoft accounts to promote child safety in accordance with applicable laws and to provide you with the best user experience. Additionally, depending on your region, a parent or guardian's permission may be required to create an account.
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Can I transfer my Microsoft account to my son?

There isn't a way to transfer accounts on the Microsoft platform. What you can do however is add your son's email address as an alias to the account.
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Can I change my Microsoft account details?

Try it!
  1. Sign in to office.com/signin with your Microsoft 365 for business.
  2. Select your profile picture.
  3. Select My profile.
  4. Select Update profile.
  5. Update the information you want, such as About me, Projects, and more. Note: To keep some information private, select the globe. and then select Only you can see this.
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How do I unlink my parent account from Xbox?

Press the Xbox button on the controller to open the guide, then select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings > Manage family members. Enter a password or passkey to authorize the change. Select the account you want to remove, then select Remove <member name> from family.
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