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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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How do I stop my Microsoft account from being a child account?

Using a web browser, sign in to family.microsoft.com. Click next to your name and select Leave family group. Select Remove to confirm.
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How do I change my child's Microsoft account to a regular 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. Click Next and you should be signed in with the new account.
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How do I make my Microsoft account a parent account?

Web
  1. Visit family.microsoft.com.
  2. Select Create a family group. Sign into or create a Microsoft account.
  3. Add family members by email or phone number to create your family group.
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Why can't i change my age on my Microsoft account?

If you didn't give parental consent for their account, you won't be able to change their birth date.
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How To Edit Your Age Set In Your Microsoft Account (2021)

How do I make my Microsoft account 18+?

Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in with your Microsoft account. Select Your info. On the Your info page, select Edit date of birth. Because you're accessing sensitive information, you may be asked to verify your identity.
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How do I change my age on my Microsoft account under 18?

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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Why is my Xbox saying it's a child account?

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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Why does my Microsoft account say I need a parent?

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 Microsoft account from family to individual?

How do I switch to Microsoft 365 Personal after my free Microsoft 365 Family trial ends? We recommend that you sign in to Services & subscriptions with the Microsoft account associated with your subscription, select Turn off recurring billing before your trial ends, and then switch to Microsoft 365 Personal.
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Can you change birth year on Microsoft account?

For your reference, you can change the Date of birth for your account follow the steps below: Sign in to Your info on the Microsoft account website. Select Edit your personal info. Change your birthdate, and select Save.
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How do I change my Microsoft account from personal to student?

Click Start then Settings. Click Accounts on the Settings window. Click the Access Work or School account. Follow the steps further to login to your school account.
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Why can't i leave my Microsoft family?

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.
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How do I remove parental controls?

Procedure
  1. Open the Play Store app.
  2. Tap Menu.
  3. Tap Settings.
  4. Tap Parental controls.
  5. Slide to turn Parental controls to OFF.
  6. Enter 4 Digit PIN.
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How do I turn off child settings on Xbox?

To configure content restrictions on the Xbox console:
  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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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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Can I change my age on my Xbox account?

Sign in to your account. Select Manage my child's profile info. Select Edit this child's personal info. Update birthdate and select Save.
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Do Microsoft student accounts expire?

If you're subscribed to Office 365 University, you will be able to use the Office apps for four years or until you graduate from your school. If your Office 365 University is already expired, you can continue on using your Office apps by subscribing to a new Office 365 subscription.
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How do I change my Microsoft account status?

  1. Tap your profile picture or More .
  2. Tap your current status and select what you want to update to: Available. Busy. Do not disturb. Be right back. Away. Appear offline. Reset status.
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How do I remove a school account from my Microsoft account?

Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Access work or school . Select the account you wish to remove, then select Disconnect.
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How old do you have to be to have a normal 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 can I change my date of birth and year?

To legally change your birth date, you must petition the court and provide compelling evidence that the data listed on the current birth certificate is incorrect.
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How do I add my parents email to my Microsoft account?

Go to the Family Safety website and sign in with your Microsoft account. Tap or click Add a parent. Enter the email address of the person you would like to add as a parent, and then tap or click Send request.
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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.
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