How do I fix my Microsoft account under the age of 18?

I'm afraid you can't turn an account into the one of an adult by just changing the account's age. If you currently have a child account, then you'll have to ask your parent/guardian to add you to a Family group so they can manage your account's permissions.

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 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.

Why is my Microsoft account under 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.

How do I fix my age restriction on my Microsoft account?

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.

How do I change my Microsoft account from child to normal?

How To Edit Your Age Set In Your Microsoft Account (2021)

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.

Can you change Xbox child account to normal 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.

How do I unlock my child's Microsoft account?

To unlock your account, sign in to your Microsoft account and follow the instructions to get a security code. If you can't get a security code, or if your security code doesn't work, go to When you can't sign in to your Microsoft account and follow the instructions under I can't get a verification code.

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.

How can I change my date of birth?

You cannot change the birth date in the birth register. However you can file a declaratory suit to declare your correct date of birth and keep the copy of the court decree with your certificates which will solve your purpose.

How do I turn off ask a parent on Microsoft account?

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.

Should I use my real birthday on Microsoft account?

If you already have your date of birth set in your Microsoft account, then you do not need to do anything. However, if your date of birth signifies that you are a child, then you must obtain parental consent to continue using Skype.

How do I remove age restrictions from Microsoft family?

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.

What is the age restriction for Microsoft account?

Visit family.microsoft.com and sign into your Microsoft account. Find your family member and click Content Filters. Go to Apps and Games. Under Allow apps and games rated for, designate the age limit for content they will have permission to access.

What age is a child account Microsoft?

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...

How do I stop my Xbox account from being a child account?

How do I leave Microsoft Family?

Using a web browser, sign in to family.microsoft.com. Click next to your name and select Leave family group. Select Remove to confirm.

How do I fix my Microsoft family account?

At what age can you leave Microsoft family?

However, any child above age group 13 will have the option to leave the Family. The Parent Family member will receive an email when the family member leaves. You can always share your feedback and ideas which will help us in improving the features.

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.

Why can't i leave family Microsoft account?

In a nutshell, you need to login the parent account > remove family member from family summary page. You won't be able to do it via the child account. Under the account, click More options, click Remove from family.

How do I get rid of ask parent for app?

Why am I age restricted on Xbox?

Content restrictions – You or a member in your Xbox family group has their birth date set to under the age of majority (for example 18 in the U.S.) and can't access the content that you're trying to launch due to age restrictions.