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How do I give permission to purchase 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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How do I change permissions on Microsoft purchases?

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 does it say 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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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 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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How do I change my purchase restrictions on Xbox?

Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Then go to System > Settings > Account. Select Family settings > Manage family members.
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How to block purchases on the Xbox One using the browser
  1. Sign in to your Microsoft account.
  2. Find your kid's name and select Content Restrictions.
  3. Turn on Needs Adult Approval to Buy Things.
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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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Why won't my Xbox One let me purchase a game?

While simply restarting your console may be enough, we suggest a more involved power cycle. After everything is up and running again, attempt to make the purchase and see whether the error message once again appears.
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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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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 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 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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Why does Xbox ask for permission?

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.
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Why does my Microsoft account say I need a parent to buy?

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 change permissions rights?

Setting Permissions
  1. Access the Properties dialog box.
  2. Select the Security tab. ...
  3. Click Edit.
  4. In the Group or user name section, select the user(s) you wish to set permissions for.
  5. In the Permissions section, use the checkboxes to select the appropriate permission level.
  6. Click Apply.
  7. Click Okay.
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Can someone gift a game on Xbox?

Since the game is an Xbox Play Anywhere game, yes, he can definitely send you the gift and you can redeem it directly on your Xbox App and after that, play with him. Just make sure that both of you are in the same region for this to work.
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Why won't my Xbox let me download games?

You may need to update your console. For example, if you see a “Download stopped” error, you may need to install an update before the download can complete. To see if there's an update available: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
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Why wont it let me pay my subscription on Xbox?

There are various reasons why a subscription can become locked for non-payment: Insufficient funds on your debit card. Your credit card has expired. Your credit card was stolen, so you closed the account.
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Why is Microsoft not accepting my debit card?

Microsoft Advertising doesn't accept cards that require you to enter a PIN/security verification when making a payment. Use a different credit card or form of payment. The card you are trying to use is a prepaid card.
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How do I unblock a purchase 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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Why is my Microsoft Store Not Working on Xbox?

Try to do a soft factory reset without removing any games and apps. Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Select Settings > System > Console info > reset then keep my games and apps. NOTE: This will delete the profiles on your account, make sure that you remember the email and password to your account.
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Why cant I use the money in my Microsoft 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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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 you buy things on Xbox without parental 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 turn off require approval for every purchase?

  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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