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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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Establishing a family group is an easy, effective way to encourage healthy online habits and manage busy schedules. A family group is a set of individuals connected through the Microsoft Family Safety app on their Windows, Xbox, or mobile devices. No two families are the same – and neither are family group experiences.
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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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How do I change age restrictions on Windows?

How to access parental control settings
  1. Choose Accounts from your Windows Settings menu.
  2. Look at the Family & Other People menu again. ...
  3. Click Manage Family Settings Online. ...
  4. Menu options on the right allow you to monitor each child's activity and set your parental controls.
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Does Microsoft have age restrictions?

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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Why can't i change my age on my Microsoft account?

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

How do I verify my age on my Microsoft account?

Your complete Microsoft account email address.
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We can use a valid U.S. credit card number to verify your age.
  1. Sign in to your Microsoft account. The You need a parent's permission page appears.
  2. Select I'm an adult—why am I seeing this?
  3. Follow the instructions to provide your credit card info.
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How do I change my Microsoft account from child 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 to change from Microsoft personal account to work or school account?

  1. Step 1: Buy a Microsoft 365 for business plan. ...
  2. Step 2: Create user accounts. ...
  3. Step 3: (Optional) Users migrate Outlook information to their new Microsoft 365 for business email account. ...
  4. Step 4: (Optional) Users migrate their OneDrive files to OneDrive for Business. ...
  5. Step 5: Cancel your Microsoft 365 Family subscription.
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How do I change my Microsoft account settings?

Sign in to Microsoft 365 with your work or school account. Select Settings and customize Themes, Notifications, Password, Contact preferences and Dark Mode. To view your account information, select your profile photo, and then select View account. Make any needed changes to your settings, and then choose Save.
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Can I change Microsoft family to personal?

How do I switch to Microsoft 365 Personal after my free Microsoft 365 Family trial ends? We recommend that you sign in to Services & subscriptions with the Microsoft account associated with your subscription, select Turn off recurring billing before your trial ends, and then switch to Microsoft 365 Personal.
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Why is Microsoft asking my age?

Various governmental regulations require controllers like Microsoft to have authorization from parents to get a child's consent where that consent is required for personal data processing in the context of Microsoft products and services, including GroupMe.
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Why does Microsoft want to know 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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What is the minimum age for a Microsoft account?

Valid credit card information is needed to prove that you are an adult if your child is 12 years old or younger.
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How do I stop Microsoft from verifying my identity?

Go to Security settings and sign in with your Microsoft account. Under the Two-step verification section, choose Set up two-step verification to turn it on, or choose Turn off two-step verification to turn it off.
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How do I turn off Microsoft ask permission?

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  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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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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How do I change Microsoft family restrictions?

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.
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Is Microsoft 365 free for personal use?

Microsoft 365 for the web is a free version of Microsoft 365 that you can use in a web browser. All you need is to sign up for a Microsoft account with a new or existing email address.
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How can I use Word without paying?

How to get Microsoft Office suite free if you're anyone else
  1. Go to Microsoft365.com.
  2. Click Sign up for the free version of Office under the "Sign in" button.
  3. Log in to your Microsoft account or create one for free. ...
  4. Select the app you want to use and save your work in the cloud with OneDrive.
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Can you buy Microsoft Office for lifetime?

With a lifetime license, you'll keep the 2021 version of Microsoft Office rather than getting the latest software updates as they're released like you would with Microsoft 365. For most users, the savings will be well worth it.
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What happens if I don't buy Microsoft 365?

If you decide not to buy Microsoft 365, you can let your trial expire or cancel it. Back up any data that you want to keep. After the 30-day Expired stage ends, your trial account information and data are permanently deleted.
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Why is Microsoft asking for parents permission?

What is parental consent? If a person is under statutory age in your region, they will be prompted during registration to request consent by entering an adult's email. Notes: In addition to complying with regional regulations, we strive to protect users through our Family Safety features.
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How do I leave Microsoft family under 18?

To remove yourself from a family group
  1. Using a web browser, sign in to family.microsoft.com.
  2. Click next to your name and select Leave family group.
  3. Select Remove to confirm.
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How do I change my date of birth on my Microsoft account?

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  1. Access the link below: https://account.microsoft.com/
  2. After logging in to your account, click on Your information;
  3. On the Your Information page, select Edit date of birth;
  4. After correcting the date of birth, click save.
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Can a 13 year old 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.
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