Why i can t change my Privacy settings on Microsoft account?

Note If you're seeing this page, you were redirected here because you couldn't 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.

Why can't I change my privacy setting on Microsoft?

Look for Account towards the bottom left corner of the window. Select Manage Settings under Account Privacy. To access your privacy settings, open any Office application, select the app menu > Preferences > Privacy. This will open the Account Privacy settings dialog box where you can select your privacy options.

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.

How do I change my child's privacy settings on Microsoft account?

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.

How do I remove Microsoft privacy?

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How do I remove all restrictions from 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.

How do I remove content restrictions from my Microsoft account?

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.

How to change age on Microsoft account with a child account?

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.

How do I change Microsoft account permissions?

Select Start > Settings > Privacy. Select the app (for example, Calendar) and choose which app permissions are on or off. The Privacy page won't list apps with permission to use all system resources. You can't use the Privacy settings to control what capabilities these apps can use.

Why is my Microsoft account showing as a child?

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.

How do I unlock privacy settings?

Why does my Microsoft account not have permission to join multiplayer games?

Your friends world is locked on a setting where no one can join her. Sounds as though your friend may need to check their privacy settings to make sure that they don't have multiplayer blocked. They can sign in with their Microsoft account to review and change their settings online.

How do I leave Microsoft family?

Why can't i change permissions on Windows?

If you can't change the permission and the area is grayed out. You have to go back to the security tab, click Advanced, and uncheck Replace all child object permission entries with inheritable permission entries from this object.

Why is my Microsoft account restricted?

To help protect your account from fraud or abuse, Microsoft temporarily locks accounts when unusual activity is noticed. To unlock your account, sign in to your Microsoft account and follow the instructions to get a security code.

How do I manage Microsoft account permissions?

Click the profile icon, then select Account settings from the drop-down menu. The account settings page will appear. Locate and select Permissions in the left-navigation menu. The Permissions page will appear, which displays any accounts you have linked to your Microsoft account.

How do I fix my Microsoft account under the age of 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.

Can a child under 13 have a Microsoft account?

For under-thirteens: Parental consent required

If your child is under 13, they'll be asked to have you provide consent for their account. Click “I'm a parent or guardian”.

Why won't Microsoft let me change my date of birth?

If you didn't give parental consent for their account, you won't be able to change their birth date.

Why is Microsoft asking for parents permission?

What is parental consent? If a person is under statutory age in your region, they will be prompted during registration to request consent by entering an adult's email. Notes: In addition to complying with regional regulations, we strive to protect users through our Family Safety features.

Why can't i leave family Microsoft account?

In a nutshell, you need to login the parent account > remove family member from family summary page. You won't be able to do it via the child account. Under the account, click More options, click Remove from family.

How to convert a Microsoft family account into a normal Microsoft account?

You need to first change the age on your profile. 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.

At what age can you 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.

How do I change my Microsoft settings to allow multiplayer?