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- How to create a child account on Windows 10
- Signing in the first time
- How to manage a child account on Windows 10
- View recent activities
- Limit screen time
- Apply content restrictions
- Adding money to the account
- How to fix common child account problems on Windows 10
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How-to
You can set up a much safer and controlled computing environment for your children, and in this guide, we'll show you the steps to complete this task on Windows 10.
On Windows 10, you can set up multiple accounts to share a laptop or desktop computer with other family members. If you have children, they can also have a personal space in a more controlled environment to ensure they have the safest experience possible while browsing the internet, using apps, and playing games.
It's all possible using the option to create a child account on Windows 10, which you can then manage in many ways through the "Family" settings in your Microsoft account. These tools allow you to review reports of your children's online activities or limit the time they spend with their or shared devices. You can also restrict age and screen time for apps and games to ensure they don't end up loading sites that are not suited for them.
In this Windows 10 guide, we will walk you through the steps to set up a child account and manage its parental control settings.
•How to create a child account on Windows 10
To create and set up a child account on Windows 10, use these steps:
•Open Settings.
•Click on Accounts.
•Click on Family & other users.
•Under the "Your family" section, click the Add a family member button.Quick note: If the young person already has an account, you can enter it in the email field to continue with the setup.
•Click the Create one for a child option.
To complete the setup of a child account, use these steps:
•Sign out of your account.
•Click the new account (it'll initially show as an email address).
•Click the Sign in option.
•Confirm the account password.
•Click the Sign in button.
Once the account has been set up, you can use the "Family" setting in your Microsoft account online to view activity reports and limit screen time for apps and games. You can enforce ratings for content, apps, and games and add money to allow the young person to make small purchases in the Microsoft Store.
To manage an account for a family member, use these steps:
•Open Settings.
•Click on Accounts.
•Click on Family & other people.
•Under "Your family," click the Manage family settings online option.
The activity reports allow you to view the user's recent web and searches, spendings, apps and games, Xbox online gaming, and screen time of a user.
To enable and view the family member recent activities, use these steps:
•Under the kid's account, click the Overview option.
•Click on Overview from the left navigation pane.
•Turn on the Activity reporting toggle switch at the bottom of the pane to start collecting activities from their Windows 10 devices (if applicable).
•(Optional) Turn on the Email weekly reports to me toggle switch to get a full report delivered to your email account.
The screen time limit is a feature that lets you specify how much time someone can spend on the computer and a during what periods of the day.
To limit the time a family member spends on the computer, use these steps:
•Under the kid's account, click the Overview option.
•Click on Screen time from the left navigation pane.
•Click the Devices tab.
•Turn on the Use one schedule on all devices toggle switch.Quick tip: It's also possible to enable screen time per device type (Windows 10 and Xbox devices).
The Content filters tab includes the settings to set an age limit to restrict inappropriate apps and games. Also, you can enable web filtering to block websites and search results that are known to be not suited for young people. In addition, you can restrict or specify the set of sites your child can access.
Set age restriction
To specify an age restriction, use these steps:
•Under the kid's account, click the Overview option.
•Click on Content filtering from the left navigation pane.
•Click the Apps and games tab.
The Spending tab allows you to add money to your kid's Microsoft account to buy anything they want without breaking the bank.
This feature works in combination with the Content restrictions settings to block the products they shouldn't buy, such as games rated for a much older audience.
Ask to buy
To configure approval requests for buy stuff from the Microsoft Store, use these steps:
•Under the kid's account, click the Overview option.
•Click on Spending from the left navigation pane.
The settings should apply immediately after setting up a child account on Windows 10 and configuring the parental controls. However, sometimes, you may come across some problems getting screen time and family activities working correctly.
To avoid or to get around common problems, make use to remember these tips:
As soon as the child account has been created, you want to verify the account on Windows 10 on Settings > Accounts > Your info. Click the Verify link and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
If the settings are not working, connect the device to the internet, and restart the computer to update the system settings.
Sometimes, problems can also occur as a result of missing updates. If this is the case, make sure to check for new updates manually on Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update, and click the Check for updates button.
We're focusing this guide on Windows 10, but using the Microsoft family settings, you can also manage other compatible devices, such as Xbox One and Android phones, including additional features like "Find your Child," and more.
For more helpful articles, coverage, and answers to common questions about Windows 10 and Windows 11, visit the following resources:
•Windows 10 on Windows Central — All you need to know
•Windows 10 help, tips, and tricks
•Windows 11 on Windows Central — All you need to know
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