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What happens to your Microsoft account when you turn 13?

What happens to your Microsoft account when you turn 13? The account will still exist, but it won't have the benefits or restrictions it had when it was within the family group.
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Can you have a Microsoft account at 13?

He can have an account at any age.
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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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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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Why is my Microsoft account still a child account?

It is in a family as a child account. When the DOB is put in that is under the age of majority it is required to be put into a family as a child account. You can check this out by signing into the parental account at account.microsoft.com/family and you would have to option to remove your account from the family.
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Why is my Microsoft account under 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 to change a Microsoft child account to a regular account?

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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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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Do parents get notified if you leave Microsoft family?

If you are above the age limit you can leave anytime and there shouldn't be any notification sent to the organizer in the family group.
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How do I remove a child from family sharing under 13?

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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What happens when you turn 13 on Family Link?

On the day they turn 13, children can choose whether they want to manage their own Google Account or continue to have their parent manage it for them. As a parent, you can also choose to remove supervision at any time when the child is over the age of 13.
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Is a 13 year old a child?

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child defines child as, "A human being below the age of 18 years unless under the law applicable to the child, majority is attained earlier.” This is ratified by 192 of 194 member countries.
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How do I change my Microsoft account age under 13?

Using the adult Microsoft account, sign in to your account on family.microsoft.com. Choose the family member, select then Manage consent. In the Manage permissions page of the child's account you want to change, at the right, select Edit this child's personal info and then follow the instructions.
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How do I turn off age restrictions on 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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What age does Microsoft Family Safety stop?

If your child is under 13 years old, Microsoft Family Safety will not allow them to set up their profile. The parent will need to sign in and give their consent to allow the child to make a profile on the app.
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Does a Microsoft account expire?

Your account might be closed or deleted

You closed your account If you closed your Microsoft account, you have 60 days from that closure to sign in and reopen it. After that 60 days, your account and data expire.
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Can Microsoft family see in private browsing?

That would be the same whether you use Guest or InPrivate browsing. In such mode , the browser won't collect data but data still are being collected by Family Safety program regardless of what browser and what mode are you using.
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Can Microsoft family see your deleted search history?

Information about your Microsoft Edge web browsing activity (such as the websites you visit, or search terms you use) will be sent to your family organizer to review on family.microsoft.com at any time, even if you clear your history.
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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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Why does Microsoft need 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 ask for 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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How do I get my Microsoft account off kids mode?

Kids Mode is a convenient browsing mode inside Microsoft Edge that's designed for kids.
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Exit Kids Mode
  1. Select the Kids Mode icon at the top of the browser.
  2. Select Exit Kids Mode Window.
  3. Enter your credentials.
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Can a child have their own Microsoft account?

Your child will need to accept the invitation from their email address. Once your child has been added to your family with a Microsoft account, you'll be able to set up appropriate website and app and game filters for their age, set screen time limits, and review their recent activity.
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How do I manage my child's Microsoft account?

Select Sign in and sign into your account. Press the Xbox button again and select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings > Manage family members > Add to family > Add new. Allow your invited family member to sign into their Microsoft account. When you are prompted, select Add to family.
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