Why is my Xbox account still a child account?

If you were not yet 18 when you signed up for Xbox LIVE, your account was designated a child account. Child accounts are tied to a parent's Windows Live ID to control Family Settings, and some features of Xbox LIVE are restricted.

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.

Why is my Xbox account a child account when I'm 18?

If you're an adult, but you got a message asking for parental consent, it's because you're a child in your Microsoft family. Even if you're over the age of 18, you can still be a child in Microsoft family.

How do I change my child account to normal?

Why is my account still a child account?

If you were not yet 18 when you signed up for Xbox LIVE, your account was designated a child account. Child accounts are tied to a parent's Windows Live ID to control Family Settings, and some features of Xbox LIVE are restricted.

How to Turn a Child Account in to an Adult Account on Xbox One

How do I change my Microsoft account from child to parent?

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.

How do I change my Xbox account to 18?

How do I remove age restrictions from my Xbox 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.

How do I remove age 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.

Why can't i leave 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.

Why is my Xbox account restricted?

Here are a few of the reasons that a device suspension or ban is issued: Xbox console tampering, such as physically opening an Xbox console and modifying the hardware to play illegitimate or unauthorized software. Online fraud, such as phishing, account theft, or other attempts to defraud Microsoft or other players.

Can you change your birth year on Xbox?

Sign in to your Microsoft account. Select Your info. Select Edit date of birth.

What happens to my Microsoft account when I turn 18?

2. If an account is in a family as a child account. Even after the DOB on the account (when originally setup) has reached its 18th birthday it will continue to be a child account until the parental account signs into account.microsoft.com/family and removes the child from the account.

How do I remove my child's Microsoft account status?

How do I get rid of ask a parent on Xbox?

What happens when child account turns 13?

When the child is ready, they can choose to manage their own account. The child can decide to set up parental supervision for children over 13 (or the applicable age in your country). Important: The child must decide to manage their Google Account before they turn 18.

Why can't I change my age on my Microsoft account?

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.

How do I change my child's date of birth on Microsoft 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.

Can I change my date of birth?

The short answer is that you cannot alter your date of birth. You were born on the date you were born, and your birth certificate contains this information to confirm your identity. Changing your birth date on official records could be considered a kind of fraud.

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.

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.

Can you leave Microsoft family at 13?

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.

How do I leave family sharing under 13?

Children under 13* can't be removed from a family group. Instead, you or another guardian can delete their account, and if needed, create a new account for your child.

How do I remove restrictions from Microsoft family?

Click [View family settings]③. Sign in to the Microsoft Family Safety website, you will see your family group. Find your family member you want to remove, click the [More options] icon at the upper-right corner④ and then select [Remove from family group]⑤. Select [Remove]⑥ to remove the member from your family group.