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How old should you be to have an Xbox account?

Date of birth (DOB): Xbox has a global policy that users under the age of 18 must have parental permission to create an account. Additionally, we must comply with child privacy requirements in the United States and South Korea.
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Can a 12 year old have a Xbox account?

Parents can manage the parental control settings for each child on the Xbox console, as well as on PC and through the Xbox Family Settings mobile application. Before you can manage the parental control settings for your kids on Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, you'll need to create a child account for each child to use.
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Can a 13 year old have an Xbox account?

Was this reply helpful? He can have an account at any age. Since he's under 18 it just means you, as the parent, agree to the terms of service on his behalf. The first time you sign into an Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One and save your password, that console becomes your home Xbox.
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Can an 8 year old have an Xbox account?

At Microsoft, a child account is defined as any Microsoft account that's affiliated with an adult Microsoft account when the age of the child or teen is less than the age of majority for their country. When this is the case, the child must be linked to an adult's Microsoft account to participate in Xbox services.
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What age can I have an Xbox account?

That way you can change kids' settings and keep an eye on their online activity. If the date of birth on a Microsoft account shows that someone is under 18 years old, Xbox is required to request parental consent to use Xbox Live.
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Should a 10 year old have a Xbox?

While good things can happen when spending hours playing Xbox, more often than not when parents ask the question about whether or not Xbox is good for kids, the answer is a resounding no. One of the most troublesome aspects of playing Xbox concerns kids who play Xbox Live.
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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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Is Xbox good for 7 year old?

According to Fractus Learning, a company that recommends games and tools for children, even the earlier Xbox One is really only appropriate for kids age 7 and up. Common Sense Media's list of age-appropriate games for the Xbox One also only includes games for children over age 7.
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Can a 10 year old have a Microsoft account?

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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Do Xbox accounts expire?

Usually when an account is inactive for 5 years it is deleted. However, the gamer tag may not be released at that time. Also some people make accounts sign into Xbox.com and never play a game so the account is active.
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Why is my Xbox age restricted?

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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Is taking Xbox accounts illegal?

Account theft

Buying, selling, sharing, borrowing, or trading Microsoft accounts is a violation of the Microsoft Services Agreement and the Community Standards for Xbox.
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How long should a 11 year old be on a Xbox for?

It's good to set video game time limits by age. For kids over the age of 6, the American Academy of Pediatrics says no more than 60 minutes on school days and 2 hours on non-school days. Kids under 6 should spend closer to 30 minutes.
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Is Xbox app safe?

Yes, it's safe.
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How old is a child account?

Usually, your child has to be at least 11 years old to open a child account. Some banks have a higher age limit of 16. You may also find that additional features are made available once your child turns 16.
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Is Microsoft free for kids?

Students and educators are eligible for Office 365 Education for free, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and now Microsoft Teams, plus additional classroom tools. All you need is a valid school email address. It's not a trial – so get started today.
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Can I change Microsoft age?

Sign in to Your info on the Microsoft account website. Select Edit your personal info. Change your birthdate, and select Save.
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Is PS4 kid friendly?

The PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 are both great consoles for players of all ages. Both consoles have lots of great games for kids and adults.
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What is an Xbox kid?

Definition of a Microsoft child account

At Microsoft, a child account is defined as any Microsoft account that's affiliated with an adult Microsoft account when the age of the child or teen is less than the age of majority for their country.
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Is Xbox or PS better?

The PlayStation 5 edges ahead for us when it comes to the games available on each console - where the difference really comes down to exclusives. A Call of Duty release or the latest sports title from EA will play almost identically on both, but exclusive titles are different.
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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 change my Xbox age as a child?

Sign in to your account. Select Manage my child's profile info. Select Edit this child's personal info. Update birthdate and select Save.
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How do I stop my child from buying 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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Should a 4 year old play video games?

Video games are relatively safe for your child to play. Despite previous research suggesting the dangers of video games, there are ways to protect your child. You can prevent potential harm from a video game by monitoring and limiting what they're playing.
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