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Why does my Microsoft account not let me play multiplayer?

This is usually being caused by the privacy and safety settings from the account or it could be due to the birthdate as well from your account which is set up to a child account. You can try toggling the privacy and safety settings and disable it first then allow it again.
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How do I get my Microsoft account to let me play multiplayer?

Account Set up to Enable Join Multiplayer Games, Join Clubs or Access Realms
  1. Click the child account's profile.
  2. In the navigation tabs, click Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 devices Online Safety.
  3. Select Allow for You can create and join clubs, and You can join multiplayer games.
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Why can't my Microsoft account join multiplayer games?

Go to the Xbox One/Windows 10 Online Safety tab. Set Join multiplayer games to Allow. You can also change other settings before clicking the Save button. Play the game again.
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Why does my Minecraft say you Cannot play online multiplayer because of how your Microsoft account is set up?

Why is my Minecraft saying you Cannot play online multiplayer because of how your Microsoft account is set up? This normally happens if the Multiplayer option is disabled on your Xbox privacy settings.
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Why wont my Xbox let me play multiplayer Minecraft?

One of the common reasons why some Minecraft players are having trouble joining other worlds is Xbox One NAT settings. If The NAT type on your console is set to Moderate, you should still be able to play in multiplayer games but other players may not be able to play together with you in a multiplayer session.
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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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Why am I age restricted on Xbox?

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 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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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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Why is Microsoft asking for my 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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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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What is the age limit on Xbox Live account?

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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Can you change your Xbox name for free after a year?

If this is your first time changing your gamertag, you can change it one time for free. This is regardless of whether we created it for you automatically when you first signed up for Xbox (meaning you didn't choose it yourself) or if you created your own gamertag at signup.
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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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Can a 13 year old create 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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How do I turn off ask a parent on Microsoft account?

To turn this feature off, follow these steps:
  1. Sign in to your Family page with an adult Microsoft account. Family page settings.
  2. Find the child's name and select More options > Spending.
  3. Under the Ask to buy section, switch Needs organizer approval to buy things to Off."
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How do I allow my child to play Minecraft Multiplayer?

To set permissions, you'll need to log in to your child's account and navigate to the Settings menu. From there, you can select the “Multiplayer” option and choose which players can interact with your child's account and in what ways.
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Do Microsoft Accounts 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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What is the legal age for Microsoft?

For example in the US, account owners who are younger than 18 are given child accounts.
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How do I allow my child to play multiplayer on Xbox?

How do I enable online play for my child on Xbox? Log in to https://account.xbox.com/settings with the parent's Microsoft account. Click the child account's profile. Select Allow for You can create and join clubs, and You can join multiplayer games.
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How to get rid of Multiplayer restrictions for Minecraft on Xbox for child account?

Log in to Xbox settings with the parent Microsoft account. Select the child account's profile. Select Xbox One/Windows 10 Online and choose Allow for Join multiplayer games AND You can create and join clubs (first picture below).
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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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