How can I prepare Xbox for my child?

Q: My question is the best way to prepare Xbox for my child. I want to know how to control the use of time and whether I should use my email to prepare it. – Giermo from Utah

A: You are lucky! The parent controls in the console have come a long way from the days of hiding NES (or controllers) of unbridled children. MicrosoftIn particular, make it very easy through Xbox family settings app For iOS and Android, which supports Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One. Once you add your children to your Xbox family group, you will be able to manage and watch reports of play time, restrict access to specific content, and require parents’ approval of purchases and sorting incoming friendships. Although Microsoft’s model fashion, the preparation of Xbox family accounts can be somewhat confusing, so let’s go beyond step by step.

How to prepare Xbox for your child

1. Run Xbox and log in with your Microsoft account.

2. Click the Xbox button on your console, and go to Definition and System File> Settings> Account> Family Settings> Family Administration.

3. He chooses Add to the family > Add new.

4. Unfortunately, Microsoft requires an email address for new accounts. You can either either the current email for your child if he has one, or choose Get a new email Outlook Email Option. (This may seem a little ridiculous for young children, so if you don’t want to create an email for your 6 -year -old, you may be better to physically access to control units like the old days.)

5. After that, you will have to check the addition of a new member of the family group. You can do this by choosing This xbox On the next screen and enter your Microsoft account details, or select Their phone/computer To send an email to you. Either way, you will have to agree to the new member.

What is the Microsoft Child account?

in Its documents“The child’s account is defined as any Microsoft account that belongs to the adult Microsoft account when the child or teenager is less than the age of the majority in their country or their region,” Microsoft says. These accounts are divided into “child” and “teenagers” categories, which determine the ages between eight and 12 and 13 to 17.

Are there any problems with Microsoft Child accounts?

Although the Xbox family and baby accounts may also seem, it can also lead to problems while playing Minecraft, according to Comments on Redait. “They were unable to provide a game to the account of their child, and they had to deal with a website for the carts of animals to allow them to play Minecraft After all these troubles, their child still cannot play in their world. User “Electronic_oCelot825“I faced similar problems, the response,” you immediately. I go through the same foolishness (such) and it pushes me to the point where I feel angry. “

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