Can a child have a Microsoft account?

Your child needs your help and consent to continue to access many Microsoft products, websites, online services, and apps like Outlook, OneDrive, Xbox, Bing, Skype, Windows, and Cortana. You'll need to sign in to your Microsoft account to continue.
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How do I create a Microsoft account for my kid?

Using a web browser, visit family.microsoft.com. Sign into your Family Safety account. Click Add a family member. Enter family member's phone number or email address and click Next.
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Can a child under 13 have a Microsoft account?

This is the minimum age required by Microsoft to create a user account. If you are under 13, you may need an adult to create an account for you.
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Can I transfer my Microsoft account to my child?

Nothing can be transferred between accounts. So if you create yourself a new account, you would have to buy a new 365 subscription on your new account and cancel the old one. Was this reply helpful?
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What does a child Microsoft account do?

Once your child has been added to your family with a Microsoft account, you'll be able to set up appropriate website and app and game filters for their age, set screen time limits, and review their recent activity.
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What is the minimum age to have a Microsoft account?

Before you sign your child up for an email account, consider their age, maturity level, and the purpose of the account. Most email providers require users to be at least 13 years old to create an account, and some providers allow parents to create a child-friendly account for kids under 13.
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Can a 12 year old have a Microsoft account?

If you're under 13 years old, or under some other age depending on laws where you live, you may see that you can't send optional data or change this setting in Office.
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Does each family member need their own Microsoft account?

You can share your Microsoft 365 Family subscription with up to five people in your family. Everyone gets their own Office apps to install on all their devices, plus 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage each, and other services. The easiest way to do this is to set up your Microsoft family group.
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How do I separate my Microsoft account from my family?

To remove yourself from a family group
  1. Using a web browser, sign in to family.microsoft.com.
  2. Click next to your name and select Leave family group.
  3. Select Remove to confirm.
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Can a family member use my Microsoft account?

You can send an invitation or add people to your Microsoft family to share your benefits. Once they accept the invitation, they can install Microsoft 365 apps on their devices and access their own 1 TB of OneDrive storage by signing in to www.microsoft365.com with their personal Microsoft account.
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Is Microsoft free for kids?

Students are eligible for Office 365 Education for free, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and now Microsoft Teams, plus additional classroom tools. All you need is a valid school email address.
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Does my child need their own Microsoft account for Minecraft?

Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, Minecraft: Java Edition, Minecraft Dungeons and Minecraft Realms (Bedrock and Java Edition) require an Xbox Live or Microsoft account even if you're not playing on Xbox or another Microsoft platform. Parents can set up and manage these accounts for their kids too.
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Can I have 2 separate Microsoft accounts?

Yes, you can have two Microsoft accounts with different usernames but the same underlying email address. When creating a new Microsoft account, you can choose a different username than the email address associated with the account.
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Can a child leave a Microsoft family?

Check if she is listed as the parent or child in any family group. If she is listed as the parent, she can remove herself from the family by clicking the "Leave family" button. If she is listed as the child, she can ask the parent in that family to remove her from the family group.
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How many family members can I have on my Microsoft account?

You can share your subscription benefits with up to five other people, (total of 6 people using your subscription). These people need to be inside your family group, and each person can install Microsoft 365 apps on all their devices and be signed in to Microsoft 365 apps on five devices at the same time.
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How do I manage my child's Microsoft account?

Visit family.microsoft.com to manage family members' Microsoft accounts and learn more about Family Safety features.
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Does my child need a Microsoft account for Xbox?

If you have children 13 or under who use an Xbox console, we encourage you to set up a child account for them. Features of properly setting up an account include managing a child's gaming activities like screentime, spending limits, privacy and content settings and more.
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How does Microsoft family account work?

At no extra cost, each person you share with gets: The latest version of Microsoft 365 apps for PC, Mac, tablets, and smart phones. Each person can install Microsoft 365 on all their devices and be signed in to Microsoft 365 on five devices at the same time.
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What is the safest email for kids?

Because they are free and also offer ways to set up and manage family accounts, Bark recommends Gmail, iCloud email, and Outlook. For younger children, there are a few paid options with built-in features that make them more appropriate for kids, including KidsEmail, Tocomail, and Zoobuh.
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What happens to your Microsoft account when you turn 13?

The message states the following regarding upcoming automatic changes to their account: “Now that they're an adult, they'll have more control over their own account settings. This means that they'll be able to change a number of family safety settings, even if you already have them set up.”
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How do I verify my child's Microsoft account?

Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Select Verify and follow the prompts to verify their account. If you don't see the Verify option, open Microsoft Edge on their device and verify the account at https://aka.ms/familyverify.
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Why is my Microsoft account still a child account?

An account owner's age is calculated using the date of birth provided when the account was created. This date cannot be changed. If you entered an incorrect date of birth when you created the account, your only option is to create a new account using the correct date of birth.
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Can you set up an email account for a child?

You can create a Google Account for your child under 13 (or the applicable age in your country), and manage it using Family Link. With Google Accounts, children get access to Google products like Search, Chrome, and Gmail, and you can set up basic digital ground rules to supervise them.
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Is Microsoft account free for students?

Students and educators at eligible institutions can sign up for Office 365 Education for free, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and now Microsoft Teams, plus additional classroom tools. Use your valid school email address to get started today.
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Are Microsoft accounts free?

A Microsoft account is a free account you use to access many Microsoft devices and services, such as the web-based email service Outlook.com (also known as hotmail.com, msn.com, live.com), online apps like Word or Excel for the web, Skype, OneDrive, Xbox Live, Bing, Windows, or the Microsoft Store.
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