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How do I get permission to buy on Xbox?

On the Xbox Family Settings app
Or select Settings, and then select the member's account. Under Spending, select the Ask to buy tile. On the next page, under Spending, select the toggle switch to enable Ask to buy, so that a member's spending requires your approval.
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Why won t my Xbox let me buy anything?

“Your account is blocked from buying in Microsoft stores”

A privacy and online safety setting for your Microsoft account may be preventing you from making purchases. Sign in to the Privacy section of your Microsoft account and review your settings.
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How do I give permission to purchase Microsoft?

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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Why do I have to ask for permission to buy a game on Xbox?

If a player indicates they are a child, privacy laws may require a parent or guardian to provide permission for them to access an online game or service that collects personal information.
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How do I give my child permission to buy Xbox?

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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How To Add Ask A Parent Before Buying On Child Account On Xbox One

How do I fix parental permission on Xbox?

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 change my age on Xbox?

Set content restrictions by age
  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 permission to my child's Microsoft account?

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 change my child's Microsoft account to normal?

To promote a child account to an adult account
  1. Sign in to Xbox Live by using the account that you want to change.
  2. Go to Settings and then select Account.
  3. Select Promote Child Account. ...
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to promote the account.
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How do I grant permission access?

Change app permissions
  1. On your phone, open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Apps.
  3. Tap the app you want to change. If you can't find it, tap See all apps. ...
  4. Tap Permissions. If you allowed or denied any permissions for the app, you'll find them here.
  5. To change a permission setting, tap it, then choose Allow or Don't allow.
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How do I unblock purchases on Xbox?

Press the Xbox Guide button to open the guide, and then then navigate to Profile & system (your account icon) > Settings > Account > Family settings. Check for buying restrictions on your account, and make adjustments as needed.
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How do I unblock my Xbox account to purchase?

If you are getting an error saying that you account it locked from making purchases then that is just it, your account is locked. The only way to get said lock removed is by contacting support: United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico: 1-800-469-9269.
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Why can't you buy games on Xbox app anymore?

Microsoft has told Stevivor why Store functionality — specifically, “purchase capabilities” — were removed from the Xbox app on both iOS and Android. As we suspected, it's all to do with rules governing in-app purchases inside the Apple and Google ecosystems.
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How do I allow permissions on my Microsoft account?

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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Can a child under 13 have a Microsoft account?

For under-thirteens: Parental consent required

If your child is under 13, they'll be asked to have you provide consent for their account. Click “I'm a parent or guardian”.
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Why is Microsoft saying I need parent permission?

Helping users safely navigate web, app, and game content is one of Microsoft's top priorities. 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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How do I verify my age on Xbox?

Add your date of birth
  1. Sign in to your Microsoft account. Sign in.
  2. Select Your info.
  3. Select Edit date of birth. You may be asked to verify your identity by re-entering your password or a security code we'll send to your alternate email or phone number.
  4. Add your birthdate, and then select Save.
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How do I remove age restrictions from 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 change my child's Xbox account to 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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Why can't I change my age on Xbox?

You can only do this if your Xbox LIVE account is tied to a Microsoft account; if you signed up for Xbox LIVE with any other type of account, you cannot change your age.
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How do I Unrestrict my Xbox account?

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 is my Xbox account restricted?

Here are a few of the reasons that a device suspension or ban is issued: Xbox console tampering, such as physically opening an Xbox console and modifying the hardware to play illegitimate or unauthorized software. Online fraud, such as phishing, account theft, or other attempts to defraud Microsoft or other players.
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How do I change my Xbox Family settings?

Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings. Select Manage family members, and then select the member who you'd like to manage. Select Privacy & online safety > App privacy to configure these settings.
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How do I give permission in settings?

Change permissions based on their type
  1. On your phone, open the settings app.
  2. Tap Privacy. Permission manager.
  3. Tap a permission type. If you allowed or denied permission to any apps, you'll find them here.
  4. To change an app's permission, tap the app, then choose your permission settings.
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