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How do I remove all restrictions from my Xbox account?

Step by Step instructions
  1. Go to Your Xbox account and sign into the Xbox Live account using the email address and password.
  2. On your account home screen click on the 'Security, family & forums' icon.
  3. Click on the 'Privacy settings' button.
  4. Select your protection level in each category to suit your family needs.
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How do I remove 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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Why is my Xbox saying I have restrictions?

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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How long do Xbox restrictions last?

http://enforcement.xbox.com should show you the length of your suspension. Generally suspensions go from 24 hours, to 7 days, to 14 days, and then permanent. Since it is a communication ban, then yes, you won't be able to communicate through your mic.
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How do you Unrestrict content on Xbox?

Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S console

Select Manage family members, and then choose the profile whose settings you want to adjust. Select Access to content, and then change the filter to Unrestricted under Access to content & apps.
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How do I remove content restrictions from my Xbox account on my computer?

Step by Step instructions
  1. Go to Your Xbox account and sign into the Xbox Live account using the email address and password.
  2. On your account home screen click on the 'Security, family & forums' icon.
  3. Click on the 'Privacy settings' button.
  4. Select your protection level in each category to suit your family needs.
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Why is my Microsoft account restricted?

To help protect your account from fraud or abuse, Microsoft temporarily locks accounts when unusual activity is noticed. To unlock your account, sign in to your Microsoft account and follow the instructions to get a security code.
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What happens if your Microsoft account is restricted?

More often than not, the issue is simply that your email address has been leaked by another website. Our systems then act with an air of caution and will force you to reset your password to ensure the integrity of your account. There are other reasons, but they are too lengthy to explore in detail here.
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How do I change my child's account to normal?

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 is my Xbox account still a child account?

Xbox LIVE determines whether an account is a child account or an adult account based on the age of the account owner. Account owners who are younger than 18 are given child accounts in the United States. The legal adult age varies by country and region (for example, the adult age in Korea is 20).
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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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Why won't Microsoft unlock my account?

If you tried to sign in to your account and received a message that it's been locked, it's because activity associated with your account might violate our Terms of Use.
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How do I appeal an Xbox ban?

Choose an enforcement action to review more info about the cause and effect of the enforcement in the pop-up window. If the enforcement action qualifies for case review, you can select Submit an appeal to receive more info from Xbox Safety. After you've completed the form, select Submit.
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How many Xbox suspensions can you get?

There's no set number of suspensions that will lead to a permanent ban. You can get a permanent ban without having any prior suspensions. Or you can get 5 suspensions and then get a permanent ban.
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How do I get rid of ask parent permission on Xbox?

Sign in to the Microsoft Family Safety site with your account. Under the member whose account you want to manage, select More options > Spending. On this page, you can select the toggle switch under Credit cards for Require approval for every purchase.
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What are content restrictions on Xbox?

Via the Xbox

For example, if you set your child's content restrictions to '11,' she will be able to play games rated up to E10+ but not T or M. Content restrictions make it easy for parents to choose one setting and control the games, movies, TV and music that are appropriate for their children.
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What is signed out content restrictions on Xbox?

By selecting Signed-Out Content Restrictions, you can determine which content can be viewed when no user accounts are signed in. If you have young players around who don't have their own accounts, and you'd like to set restrictions on the content they can access, this is the place to do it.
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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.
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How do I change my Microsoft account to 18+?

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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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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What happens after you turn 18 on a Xbox child account?

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. If you're unable to clear the message, contact Xbox Support.
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How do I change the restrictions on my Xbox account from child to parent?

Sign in with the appropriate account on the console. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings > Manage family members. If prompted, validate that you have the authority to make this change by entering your password or PIN.
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How do I change my supervised account to normal?

Click "Nintendo Account" in the upper-left corner of the screen to access your account settings. Select "Family group." Select the Nintendo Account that you want to stop supervising. Select "Lift parental controls restrictions."
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