- Open Windows Settings :
Press Win + I and go to Accounts > Family & other users .
- Select "Add family member" :
Click Add family member and enter the mother's email address (the email must be linked to a Microsoft account).
- Set role :
Select "Guardian" or "Organizer" and confirm.
2.) Accept the invitation
- The mother receives an invitation via email. She must sign in to her Microsoft account and confirm the invitation to join the family group.
3.) Check access rights for the child account
- After adding the mother to the family group, she will also have permissions to manage the child's account.
If the mother needs more control, she can also be made the main organizer .
Tip :
If the invitation does not appear immediately or problems arise, the family can also be managed directly via the Microsoft Family Safety website : https://account.microsoft.com/family
If you want to remove your role as guardian (organizer) for the child account in the Windows Family Group, you can also do that through Settings or the Microsoft Family Safety website. Here are the steps:
2. Select family member:
Select the child account you manage.
3. Remove your organizer role:
- Click the option to change your role as organizer or remove yourself from the family.
- Note: There must be at least one other organizer (for example, the mother) before you can remove yourself.
4. Confirm:
Follow the instructions to confirm the change.
2. Via the Windows settings (locally on the PC)
1. Open Settings:
Press Win + I and go to Accounts > Family & other users .
2. Open Family Management:
Select the Online Family Management link . This will take you to the Microsoft Family Safety website.
3. Change or remove role:
There you can also remove your role as a parent or guardian if there is another organizer.
Important NOTE :
- There must always be at least one organizer in the family, so make sure the mother is already added as an organizer before removing yourself.
- If you want to remove yourself completely from the family group, you can only do so if the child account has at least one other organizer.
FAQ 282: Updated on: 21 December 2024 09:50Windows
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