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What happens if I add someone to my Xbox family?

When you share with Friends & Family, the primary account holder and up to four additional members each get their own unique access to all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate games, content, and benefits, regardless of what device they play on. All the people you invite can play at the same time, even the same game.
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What does adding someone to your Xbox family do?

An Xbox family group allows parents or guardians to help maintain a healthy gaming experience on the Xbox network for everyone in their household. These family safety settings apply to any Xbox console or device that that member signs in to. Adult accounts are known as organizers in the family group.
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Can Xbox family members share games?

Friends and family that sign in to your home Xbox have access too, even when you're not signed in. For instance, a family member can play your games when you're not using your console—they just need to sign in with their Xbox profile.
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Can a child remove themselves from Xbox family?

To remove yourself online: Sign in to your family Microsoft account. Under your name, select Leave family.
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Do Xbox family members get Xbox Live?

Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family will include all the same Xbox Game Pass Ultimate benefits for four other friends or family members. That's five people in total, and it also includes access to Xbox Cloud Gaming, Xbox Live, and even the PC Game Pass versions of games.
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Can I run 2 Xboxes on one live account?

You can sign in to multiple devices at once, such as an Xbox One console, Xbox Series X|S console, mobile device, Windows device, or through cloud gaming.
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Can I have 2 home xboxes?

Note You can have only one home Xbox at a time. You can share purchased games and Gold with others only on your home Xbox. You get 5 switches per year. Customer support cannot offer additional switches.
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What happens if a child leaves a Microsoft Family?

Leaving or being removed from a family group will not delete Microsoft accounts. Warning: Family groups without an organizer and at least one other family member will be deleted.
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How do I transfer my child to another Family sharing?

To move a child to another family group, you or another guardian needs to invite them.
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Invite a child from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap Family.
  3. Tap the Add Member button .
  4. Tap Invite Others.
  5. Tap Invite in Person.
  6. Ask the child to enter their Apple ID and password. ...
  7. Follow the onscreen steps.
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How do I bypass Microsoft Family on Xbox?

Is there a way to bypass the parental controls?
  1. Put instant sign on from the controller to the account with screen time limits.
  2. Make sure the xbox is connected to a wireless network.
  3. Turn off wifi router at wall or from the back button/switch.
  4. Hard restart xbox or turn off from wall and turn back on.
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How much is Xbox family plan?

Given the US Game Pass Ultimate pricing, the family plan costs the equivalent of $25 per month. Split that cost between five people, and that's just $5 per month per person for Game Pass Ultimate access — around the same price as a single full game purchase each per year.
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Can you Gameshare with 2 people?

The process of gamesharing on Xbox comes with some caveats, mainly: Gamesharing is limited to two people at a time. You won't be able to add another person into the mix unless you stop game sharing with your original gameshare partner. Only gameshare with someone you trust.
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Can I use Game Pass on 2 consoles?

Can I use my Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription on multiple Xbox consoles? Yes, just like Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass for Console, you can use this subscription wherever you sign in. Your subscription is tied to your Xbox profile and not to a specific Xbox console.
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Why is there a problem adding my child to my family on Xbox?

If you can't add new members to your family group on Xbox, ensure that you're using an adult account. Children and teens must ask an adult family member to add the new person. If you're using an adult account, confirm that the new person isn't part of another family group.
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Can I share my Xbox Live account on 2 Xboxes?

On the go: Sign in on any other Xbox, such as at a friend's place, and share your Gold subscription with everyone as long as you're signed in.
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Can I have 3 xboxes on one account?

If you sign in with the same account on another console, the previous console will sign out. Family sharing will only work between two consoles. IF you need to have all 3 access Live at the same time you will have to purchase another Gold Subscription for one of the Accounts.
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Can a child remove himself from Family Sharing?

Any family member age 13 or older* can remove themselves from a family group. If you have Screen Time turned on for your account, the family organizer must remove you.
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Can you change the owner of Family Sharing?

Note: The organiser can't remove themselves from the Family Sharing group. If you want to change the organiser, you must disband the group and have another adult create a new one.
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Can I delete a child from Family Sharing?

Use your parental device
  1. Remove your child's account from Android or Chromebook they're signed in to. ...
  2. On your device, open the Family Link app .
  3. Select your child.
  4. Tap Controls Account settings Account info Delete account.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to delete your child's account.
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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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Can Microsoft family see your screen?

Connect family members' devices through Microsoft Family Safety to enable activity reporting and gain insight into their online habits. This feature allows family organizers to view certain web, search, app and game activity of another family member.
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How long does Microsoft family last?

There is no expiry on the product keys you have. Any keys added to your existing account would extend the subscription by one year up to a maximum of 5 years. Was this reply helpful?
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Can I play my games on two Xboxes?

You can also play games you purchased digitally through the Microsoft Store on any Xbox console. Here's how. Note You'll always need to be signed in and connected to the Xbox network to play digital games. On any Xbox console, sign in using your Microsoft account, and then connect to the Xbox network.
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Do I need two Xbox Live accounts for two consoles?

Hello, no you only need one live account.
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Can Xbox Game Pass Ultimate be shared with family?

You can add up to four people to your membership, all with their own unique access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate games, content, and benefits.
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