If your child does not already have a Microsoft account, you will be prompted to create one.

Start in the Create an account for child box and then follow the instructions to create the account.

In the Add Someone box, click Create an account,.

The Parent/Guardian must be signed in with MSA to Manage a Family Account, to then access the page where they will create a Family Group to begin with. Note: You can find additional parental settings at įamily Account Management and Child Account Set Up

Once created, edit the parental settings as needed.

Start in the Create an account for child box and then follow the instructions to create the account.

In the Add Someone box, click Create an account,.

Verify that the notification email you receive shows the correct email address for the account.

Follow the instructions to create your account.

Choose an email account to use. To create a new email account, choose Get a new email address.

Go to and click Sign In, at the top right of the page.

Your Microsoft account lets you manage everything all in one place. If you need a Microsoft account, you can sign up for one at no cost. See What is a Microsoft account? for more. If you use any of these services, you have a Microsoft account: It’s an account that’s used to verify your access to computers and Microsoft services and applications. Only parent accounts can modify settings. If there isn't an adult account associated with the child account, the adult must make a Microsoft account and associate the already-created child account with it. IMPORTANT: Child accounts are all accounts for those under the age of 16 for the US & EU, 19 for South Korea. Parents can set up and manage these accounts for their kids too. Minecraft, 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. To enable chat for people not on the child's friends list Set and Edit Parental Controls for Your Child’s AccountsĪccount Setup to Enable Join Multiplayer Games, Join Clubs and Access Realms

Set Up and Manage Your Child’s Xbox Live or Microsoft Accountįamily Account Management and Child Account Set-up

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