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Why can't I change my privacy settings on Xbox?

If you're unable to change your privacy and online safety settings, this is likely due to two reasons: You're using a child account that's a member of an Xbox family group. You're using an adult account that's set as a member of an Xbox family group.
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Why can't I access my privacy settings on Microsoft?

To access your privacy settings, open any Office application, select Account, and under Account Privacy select the Manage Settings button. This will open the Account Privacy settings dialog box where you can select your privacy options.
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How do I remove restrictions from my Xbox profile?

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 change my child's privacy settings on Microsoft?

You need to manage his account settings since he is still a child. Kindly sign in to https://account.microsoft.com/family and make sure that his account is added as a member. Once confirmed, sign in to https://account.xbox.com/settings using your account (the organizer) for you to manage his privacy settings.
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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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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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Why does my Xbox account say I'm a child?

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 to remove parental control?

  1. On your parent device, open the Family Link app .
  2. Select your child.
  3. Tap Controls. Devices.
  4. Select your child's device.
  5. Tap Reset device & delete data. If you don't find "Reset device & delete data," you can remove the child's account from Android settings on their device.
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How do you Unrestrict a child account on Xbox?

Press the Xbox button on the controller to open the guide, then select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings > Manage family members. Enter a password or passkey to authorize the change. Select the account you want to remove, then select Remove <member name> from family.
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How do I fix my privacy settings?

On the Start menu, select Settings > Privacy. You'll see a list of general privacy options. There are links to specific privacy settings on the left of the page. For more info, see Data collection summary for Windows.
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How do I fix my privacy?

How To Fix The Privacy Settings On Your Devices To Better Protect Your Personal Data
  1. Add two-factor authentication to your most sensitive accounts. ...
  2. Stop apps from tracking your location 24/7. ...
  3. Keep eyes off your contacts list too. ...
  4. Tell apps “don't even ask” about tracking your activity. ...
  5. Clean your screens.
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What happens when a child account turns 18 on Xbox?

Once the account reaches the age of 18 years old, it will automatically change to adult. One thing to verify is that the birthday on your account is correct.
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How do I change my child account to a normal account?

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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How do I change my age on my Xbox from parent account?

Open the Xbox Family Settings app on your mobile device, and then go to Settings. Select Content restrictions, and then under Apply age filters change the age limit that you want to apply to the member's games, apps, and other content.
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How do I remove consent for this child's account?

1. Go to family.microsoft.com. 2. Sign in with your Microsoft account, then, to remove a member, scroll down and select Manage my child's profile info, find their name, select Remove consent for this child's account, and confirm.
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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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Why is Microsoft saying I need parent permission?

Helping users safely navigate web, app, and game content is one of Microsoft's top priorities. If you live in a region that requires permission to create an account and access Microsoft services, you may be prompted to request or give parental consent.
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How do I change my age restriction on my Microsoft account?

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  1. Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in with your Microsoft account.
  2. Select Your info.
  3. On the Your info page, select Edit date of birth. Because you're accessing sensitive information, you may be asked to verify your identity.
  4. Make your changes and select Save.
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How do I allow permission on Xbox?

How to grant an exception to content limits
  1. Sign in to your account on the console.
  2. Have your child sign in to their account.
  3. Locate the content you want to allow your child to access.
  4. On the Choose who will give permission screen, select your account.
  5. Enter your account email address and password, or the console's PIN.
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How do I change my Microsoft account 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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