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Everything parents need to know about Xbox One: Accounts, safety, restrictions and more

Thankfully, Microsoft and Xbox provide some incredible tools to help control and monitor your kid's experiences on Xbox Live, which can be a little chaotic at times.

Here are some tips and tricks for getting the most out of Xbox for parents and those of us buying consoles for younger relatives! Do note, most of these restrictions will carry across to Windows 10 PCs as well when connected to the child's Microsoft account.

Related: How to clean Xbox controllers properly

Consider updating it before gifting it

First thing's first, you'll need to update that Xbox One! Providing the child in question won't mind, I highly advise anyone buying Xbox consoles this year to carefully remove it from the box and connect it to your home internet, following the instructions bundled in the box.

The Xbox One has been continuously updated since launch, and the unit you receive might not be fully up to date. The patches can be gigabytes in size, and give your new console tons of extra features, but it can take a long time to update and install, especially if you're on a slower connection.

To make sure the day isn't spoiled by long update times, consider setting it up early, then re-boxing it after the updates are complete.

Set up Microsoft Accounts for you and the lucky kid(s)

To ensure you're ready to go on Xbox Live, make sure you create a Microsoft Account for you and your child. If you have an Xbox 360 account, an Outlook.com account, or a Hotmail.com account, you already have a Microsoft Account ready to go. Follow the steps below for a guide on how to set-up a new child under your Microsoft Account.

1. Navigate to the Microsoft Account Family Center using this link.
2. Sign in using your Microsoft Account that you intend to use on your Xbox.
3. Select Add a Child and sign in using their email address. Note: You can create a Microsoft Account for your child at this link.

4. Once added, you can now customize their experience across the Windows 10 device family. From here, you can select the child and place various restrictions to tailor their experience on Xbox and Windows 10.
   • Select Activity Reporting to be sent emails detailing how your child uses their Xbox and other Windows 10 devices.
   • Select Web Browsing to blanket block all adult websites in Microsoft Edge, or go even further and allow only specific websites to work.
   • Select Apps, Games & Media to tailor what age-rated content to which your child has access.
   • Select Screen Time to schedule and limit the amount of time your child can spend with their devices.
   • Select Purchase & Spending to add credit to your child's account so that they can spend it on approved content on Windows 10 and Xbox.
   • Select Find Your Child to track the location of a Windows 10 Mobile device connected to their account.

Set up an Xbox Profile for your child

Before we can customize your child's experience on Xbox Live's social features, you will need to sign in to your new Xbox console as the parent.

When booting up your console for the first time, it will prompt you for your email and password, create a Gamertag for you, and you'll be ready to go. In case you didn't know, Gamertags are your username on Xbox Live. You can use this username to share an anonymized identity online, which is ideal for youngsters on the network. To get your child signed into your new Xbox console, follow these steps.

1. Press the Xbox button at the top-center of your controller to open the Guide menu.
2. Navigate with the right bumper across to the cogwheel icon.

3. Select settings.Note: "A" on the Xbox controller is near-universally considered the select button, whereas "B" will take you back to the previous option if you make a mistake.
4. Select Family under the Account section.
5. Select Add to Family
6. Select Add New.
7. Sign in with your child's Microsoft Account and password. You will then be prompted to sign in as the parent.
8. Sign in with your Microsoft account and password.Once the parent account has been signed in, your child will be designated a random Gamertag and offered security settings:
   • No barriers allows anyone to sign in as the child, which might be less than ideal in scenarios with multiple children sharing the same Xbox.
   • Ask for my passkey allows a child to set up a 6-figure code for buying things and changing settings. Parents still have ultimate control.
   • Lock it down allows the child to require their Microsoft Account password for signing in, changing settings, and spending Xbox credit.

9. Once you have selected security settings, Microsoft offers some information about Gamerpics and Gamertags, before allowing your child to customize their Xbox's accent color.
10. You will then be offered the option of purchasing Xbox Live Gold, which is required for online play, receiving discounts, in addition to four free games per month. You can also decline.Note: Only one signed-in user needs an Xbox Live Gold subscription for everybody on that Xbox to enjoy the benefits. It's probably best to manage this on your parental account.
11. The child can now sign-in by tapping the Xbox button to open the Guide, and moving to the far left by using the left bumper button.
12. Select the child's profile with the "A" button to sign in.

Before creating their Gamertag, let's switch back into your parent account to double-check that your child's privacy and access settings have been correctly configured.

Customize your child's Xbox privacy and content settings

Your child's Microsoft Account will sync settings that you've set up previously on the web in the first section, and if you need to make further changes, you can do it either via your Xbox One or via the Microsoft Account Family settings found here . Be sure to bookmark it!

Alternatively, follow the steps below for information on how to customize your child's experience on Xbox Live.

1. Sign in with your parental Microsoft Account (if you're already signed in, skip to Step 5).
2. To do this, press the Xbox button at the top-center of your controller to open the Guide menu.
3. Navigate to the sign-in menu at the top using the left bumper.
4. Select your profile with the "A" button, then hit Switch profile.
5. Press the Xbox button to open the Guide menu.
6. Select the Settings cogwheel at the far right with the right bumper.
7. Select Settings.
8. Select Family under the Account page.

9. Select manage familly and find the child account you wish to customize.
10. From here, you can cycle through various menus to fully customize what your child can do on their Xbox.
    • Select Privacy & Online Safety then Xbox Live privacy to choose between Child, Teen, and Adult presets. The Child setting blocks non-friends from contacting the user, and the parent must approve friend requests. Teens can choose who they contact, while Adults have full access. Each setting gives more detail over what they do, but you can go nuclear by selecting View & Customize, giving you access to various new menus for blocking different Xbox Live features.
    • Select App privacy to tailor what permissions apps have over your child's content on Windows 10 devices.
    • From the main Privacy & Online Safety settings menu, select Access to content to decide what age-rated content your child can access.
    • Select Web filtering to choose what websites children can access on Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 devices they are signed in to. You can further tailor these settings on the Microsoft Account Family settings page online.

Once you're happy with your child's privacy settings, it's time to move on to the next section and give them a Gamertag and a Gamerpic!

Create a Gamertag and set up a Gamerpic

Image 1 of 2

With the boring stuff out of the way, you should encourage your child to select a Gamerpic and Gamertag of their own on the system. Depending on the privacy settings you've tailored above, the Gamertag will be used as their method for connecting with friends and sharing content on Xbox Live. The first change is free, but subsequent Gamertag changes cost money, so choose wisely!

1. Sign in with your parental Microsoft Account (if you're already signed in, skip to Step 5).
2. To do this, press the Xbox button at the top-center of your controller to open the Guide menu.
3. Navigate to the sign-in menu at the top using the left bumper.
4. Select your profile with the "A" button, then hit Switch profile.
5. Press the Xbox button to open the Guide menu.
6. Select My Profile.
7. Select Customize Profile.
8. Select your child's randomly generated Gamertag to create a new one.
9. From this menu, you can also edit:
   • Your location.
   • A brief biographical description.
   • Your Xbox color.
   • You can also create a 3D Avatar and select a Gamerpic.

Note: You can return to this page at any time to change these settings.

Xbox Family Settings mobile app

Microsoft has also recently introduced into preview the Xbox Family Settings app for iPhone and Android. The Android version can be downloaded by anyone from the Google Play Store while the iPhone version was only opened up to the first 10,000 applicants through Testflight.

It doesn't do anything you can't already do through the web portal as detailed above, but what it does (or will do when it's fully released) is allow you to apply and monitor settings and activity from your smartphone, removing the need to be in front of a PC.

It's still a work in progress but it's a pretty handy thing to have, and in conjunction with the main Family Safety app which is also in preview gives you access to everything you need wherever you are.

Portable monitoring

Xbox Family Settings preview

A convenient way to manage your family settings

Still in preview, this app from Microsoft will allow you on-the-go access to your family settings without the need to be at a PC.

Further information

For more information on how to use your Xbox One, refer to the guide below!

• Tips and Tricks for new Xbox One owners

Xbox

Main

• What is Xbox Game Pass?
• Best 4K TVs for Xbox Series X and S
• Must-buy Xbox One Headsets
• Our Favorite Xbox One Wireless Headsets
• Best Upcoming Xbox Games for 2021
• Xbox One X vs. Xbox Series S

Get the best of Windows Central in in your inbox, every day!

Jez Corden is the Managing Editor for Windows Central, focusing primarily on all things Xbox and gaming. Jez is known for breaking exclusive news and analysis as relates to the Microsoft ecosystem while being powered by caffeine. Follow on Twitter @JezCorden and listen to his Xbox Two podcast, all about, you guessed it, Xbox!

Everything parents need to know about Xbox One: Accounts, safety, restrictions and more

Thankfully, Microsoft and Xbox provide some incredible tools to help control and monitor your kid's experiences on Xbox Live, which can be a little chaotic at times.

Here are some tips and tricks for getting the most out of Xbox for parents and those of us buying consoles for younger relatives! Do note, most of these restrictions will carry across to Windows 10 PCs as well when connected to the child's Microsoft account.

Related: How to clean Xbox controllers properly

Consider updating it before gifting it

First thing's first, you'll need to update that Xbox One! Providing the child in question won't mind, I highly advise anyone buying Xbox consoles this year to carefully remove it from the box and connect it to your home internet, following the instructions bundled in the box.

The Xbox One has been continuously updated since launch, and the unit you receive might not be fully up to date. The patches can be gigabytes in size, and give your new console tons of extra features, but it can take a long time to update and install, especially if you're on a slower connection.

To make sure the day isn't spoiled by long update times, consider setting it up early, then re-boxing it after the updates are complete.

Set up Microsoft Accounts for you and the lucky kid(s)

To ensure you're ready to go on Xbox Live, make sure you create a Microsoft Account for you and your child. If you have an Xbox 360 account, an Outlook.com account, or a Hotmail.com account, you already have a Microsoft Account ready to go. Follow the steps below for a guide on how to set-up a new child under your Microsoft Account.

1. Navigate to the Microsoft Account Family Center using this link.
2. Sign in using your Microsoft Account that you intend to use on your Xbox.
3. Select Add a Child and sign in using their email address. Note: You can create a Microsoft Account for your child at this link.

4. Once added, you can now customize their experience across the Windows 10 device family. From here, you can select the child and place various restrictions to tailor their experience on Xbox and Windows 10.
   • Select Activity Reporting to be sent emails detailing how your child uses their Xbox and other Windows 10 devices.
   • Select Web Browsing to blanket block all adult websites in Microsoft Edge, or go even further and allow only specific websites to work.
   • Select Apps, Games & Media to tailor what age-rated content to which your child has access.
   • Select Screen Time to schedule and limit the amount of time your child can spend with their devices.
   • Select Purchase & Spending to add credit to your child's account so that they can spend it on approved content on Windows 10 and Xbox.
   • Select Find Your Child to track the location of a Windows 10 Mobile device connected to their account.

Set up an Xbox Profile for your child

Before we can customize your child's experience on Xbox Live's social features, you will need to sign in to your new Xbox console as the parent.

When booting up your console for the first time, it will prompt you for your email and password, create a Gamertag for you, and you'll be ready to go. In case you didn't know, Gamertags are your username on Xbox Live. You can use this username to share an anonymized identity online, which is ideal for youngsters on the network. To get your child signed into your new Xbox console, follow these steps.

1. Press the Xbox button at the top-center of your controller to open the Guide menu.
2. Navigate with the right bumper across to the cogwheel icon.

3. Select settings.Note: "A" on the Xbox controller is near-universally considered the select button, whereas "B" will take you back to the previous option if you make a mistake.
4. Select Family under the Account section.
5. Select Add to Family
6. Select Add New.
7. Sign in with your child's Microsoft Account and password. You will then be prompted to sign in as the parent.
8. Sign in with your Microsoft account and password.Once the parent account has been signed in, your child will be designated a random Gamertag and offered security settings:
   • No barriers allows anyone to sign in as the child, which might be less than ideal in scenarios with multiple children sharing the same Xbox.
   • Ask for my passkey allows a child to set up a 6-figure code for buying things and changing settings. Parents still have ultimate control.
   • Lock it down allows the child to require their Microsoft Account password for signing in, changing settings, and spending Xbox credit.

9. Once you have selected security settings, Microsoft offers some information about Gamerpics and Gamertags, before allowing your child to customize their Xbox's accent color.
10. You will then be offered the option of purchasing Xbox Live Gold, which is required for online play, receiving discounts, in addition to four free games per month. You can also decline.Note: Only one signed-in user needs an Xbox Live Gold subscription for everybody on that Xbox to enjoy the benefits. It's probably best to manage this on your parental account.
11. The child can now sign-in by tapping the Xbox button to open the Guide, and moving to the far left by using the left bumper button.
12. Select the child's profile with the "A" button to sign in.

Before creating their Gamertag, let's switch back into your parent account to double-check that your child's privacy and access settings have been correctly configured.

Customize your child's Xbox privacy and content settings

Your child's Microsoft Account will sync settings that you've set up previously on the web in the first section, and if you need to make further changes, you can do it either via your Xbox One or via the Microsoft Account Family settings found here . Be sure to bookmark it!

Alternatively, follow the steps below for information on how to customize your child's experience on Xbox Live.

1. Sign in with your parental Microsoft Account (if you're already signed in, skip to Step 5).
2. To do this, press the Xbox button at the top-center of your controller to open the Guide menu.
3. Navigate to the sign-in menu at the top using the left bumper.
4. Select your profile with the "A" button, then hit Switch profile.
5. Press the Xbox button to open the Guide menu.
6. Select the Settings cogwheel at the far right with the right bumper.
7. Select Settings.
8. Select Family under the Account page.

9. Select manage familly and find the child account you wish to customize.
10. From here, you can cycle through various menus to fully customize what your child can do on their Xbox.
    • Select Privacy & Online Safety then Xbox Live privacy to choose between Child, Teen, and Adult presets. The Child setting blocks non-friends from contacting the user, and the parent must approve friend requests. Teens can choose who they contact, while Adults have full access. Each setting gives more detail over what they do, but you can go nuclear by selecting View & Customize, giving you access to various new menus for blocking different Xbox Live features.
    • Select App privacy to tailor what permissions apps have over your child's content on Windows 10 devices.
    • From the main Privacy & Online Safety settings menu, select Access to content to decide what age-rated content your child can access.
    • Select Web filtering to choose what websites children can access on Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 devices they are signed in to. You can further tailor these settings on the Microsoft Account Family settings page online.

Once you're happy with your child's privacy settings, it's time to move on to the next section and give them a Gamertag and a Gamerpic!

Create a Gamertag and set up a Gamerpic

Image 1 of 2

With the boring stuff out of the way, you should encourage your child to select a Gamerpic and Gamertag of their own on the system. Depending on the privacy settings you've tailored above, the Gamertag will be used as their method for connecting with friends and sharing content on Xbox Live. The first change is free, but subsequent Gamertag changes cost money, so choose wisely!

1. Sign in with your parental Microsoft Account (if you're already signed in, skip to Step 5).
2. To do this, press the Xbox button at the top-center of your controller to open the Guide menu.
3. Navigate to the sign-in menu at the top using the left bumper.
4. Select your profile with the "A" button, then hit Switch profile.
5. Press the Xbox button to open the Guide menu.
6. Select My Profile.
7. Select Customize Profile.
8. Select your child's randomly generated Gamertag to create a new one.
9. From this menu, you can also edit:
   • Your location.
   • A brief biographical description.
   • Your Xbox color.
   • You can also create a 3D Avatar and select a Gamerpic.

Note: You can return to this page at any time to change these settings.

Xbox Family Settings mobile app

Microsoft has also recently introduced into preview the Xbox Family Settings app for iPhone and Android. The Android version can be downloaded by anyone from the Google Play Store while the iPhone version was only opened up to the first 10,000 applicants through Testflight.

It doesn't do anything you can't already do through the web portal as detailed above, but what it does (or will do when it's fully released) is allow you to apply and monitor settings and activity from your smartphone, removing the need to be in front of a PC.

It's still a work in progress but it's a pretty handy thing to have, and in conjunction with the main Family Safety app which is also in preview gives you access to everything you need wherever you are.

Portable monitoring

Xbox Family Settings preview

A convenient way to manage your family settings

Still in preview, this app from Microsoft will allow you on-the-go access to your family settings without the need to be at a PC.

Further information

For more information on how to use your Xbox One, refer to the guide below!

• Tips and Tricks for new Xbox One owners

Xbox

Main

• What is Xbox Game Pass?
• Best 4K TVs for Xbox Series X and S
• Must-buy Xbox One Headsets
• Our Favorite Xbox One Wireless Headsets
• Best Upcoming Xbox Games for 2021
• Xbox One X vs. Xbox Series S

Get the best of Windows Central in in your inbox, every day!

Jez Corden is the Managing Editor for Windows Central, focusing primarily on all things Xbox and gaming. Jez is known for breaking exclusive news and analysis as relates to the Microsoft ecosystem while being powered by caffeine. Follow on Twitter @JezCorden and listen to his Xbox Two podcast, all about, you guessed it, Xbox!

how many profiles can i have on xbox live gold?

By Milena Anderson Reading 4 min. Views 4 Posted by 18.08.2022

Short answer

You can have up to eight Xbox Live Gold profiles.

How to share Xbox Live Gold with family members

How to share an Xbox Live Gold account on 2 Xbox [2022]

Can I have more than one Xbox Live Gold profile?

Yes, you can have multiple Xbox Live Gold profiles. This allows you to have different friends and settings for each profile.

Can 2 profiles share Xbox Live?

Yes, two profiles can share an Xbox Live account. To do this, the first profile must log in and link their account to the console. The second profile can then sign in and use the same account.

How do I share Xbox Live Gold with family members?

You can share your Xbox Live Gold subscription with family members by doing the following:
Go to https://account.microsoft.com/ and sign in to the account with the Xbox Live Gold subscription you want to share.
Click Family Management on the top menu bar.
Click Add Child and enter the child's Microsoft account information.
4.

How do I get Xbox Gold for all accounts?

To get Xbox Gold for all accounts, you must purchase an Xbox Gold subscription. Once you have purchased a subscription, you can use it across all your accounts.

How much does Xbox Live Gold Family cost?

Xbox Live Gold Family costs $99.99 per year.

How many accounts can share Xbox Live?

Xbox Live allows you to link up to 12 accounts to one console. These accounts can be used to access online multiplayer games, streaming services, and other features offered by Xbox Live.

How do I add Xbox Live Gold to my kids account?

To add Xbox Live Gold to your child's account, you'll need to sign in to your Microsoft account and then link it to your child's account. Instructions on how to do this can be found here: https://support. xbox.

How do I share my Xbox Live Gold with 3 consoles?

You cannot use an Xbox Live Gold subscription on multiple consoles. Each console requires a separate subscription.

Do you have an Xbox Live family account?

There is no Xbox Live family account, but you can create a child account associated with your parent account. This will allow your child to have their own profile and access to their games, but they will also be able to share games and other content with you.

How many profiles can you have on an Xbox Live family account?

An Xbox Live family account can have up to 8 profiles..

Is it possible to have 2 xboxes at home?

Yes, you can have two Xbox home consoles, but you need two different Microsoft accounts to do so. Your Xbox consoles must be connected to different networks, or you can use a wired connection between them.

Can family members use Xbox Game Pass?

Yes, family members can use Xbox Game Pass. You can create a family group on Xbox One and add up to 10 family members. Once a family group is created, each family member must accept the family agreement before they can access shared family games, apps, and features.

Can Xbox Gold be shared?

Xbox gold can be shared with other users on your Xbox live account, but not with people outside of your account. You can also share your gold with a family member if you have a family membership.

Do I need a separate Xbox Live account for my child?

No, you don't need a separate Xbox Live account for your child. You can add them as a family member to your account and then set up parental controls to limit the content they can access.

Can my child use my Xbox Live Gold account?

By Milena Anderson Reading 4 min. Views 2 Posted by 18.07.2022

Short answer

Parents can add and lock their children to their Xbox account, preventing fraud and protecting them from online dangers. With restrictions, parents can create a child account on Xbox. However, they can grant their child Xbox Live Gold status through parental controls.

How to Share Xbox Live Gold with Family Members

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How do I share my Xbox Live Gold account with my child?

Press the Xbox button and select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings > Manage family members. Select the person you want to add, then press A on your controller.

Do I need a separate Xbox Live account for my child?

For the best value for money, it works best if each family has only one active Xbox Live Gold subscription. Once you're signed into your account, press the "Xbox" button on your controller to open the menu bar that runs along the left side. Then select "Home".

Can I add my child to my Xbox Live account?

Select Family Settings from the menu on the left. Managing family members is an option. Add them to your family by clicking Add New. Ask them to sign in with their Microsoft account email address and password.

Can my son play on my Xbox Live account?

Answers: yes, no and possibly. Only the parent using the Microsoft Family Service has permission to change the privacy and online safety settings for your child's Xbox. If you're having trouble updating your child's settings, make sure you have a Microsoft account as a parent in a Microsoft family.

How can I get my child to play Xbox Live?

To get started, sign in to the master account that manages family accounts. Then go to "All Settings" -> "Account" -> "Family" and select the child account you want to grant access to.

Does my child need an Xbox One email address?

To add or manage a child in Xbox Family settings, the child MUST have a Microsoft account. In most cases, a Microsoft account is already created using an existing email address, so there's no way to avoid this.

How do I make my child a parent account on Xbox One?

Go to Account Management Settings (far right), then Promote Child Account. Select Hostage promotion enabled and select the desired number of hostage promotion levels. Note. The account holder's age is determined by the date of birth entered when the account was created.

How do I turn my child account into a parent account on Xbox?

Select Manage My Child's Profile Information at the bottom of the Your Family page. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to change your child's account personal information, starting by selecting "Change this child's personal information" in the "Managed Permissions" window on the right.

Why does my Xbox account say I'm a child?

If you created an Xbox LIVE account when you were under 18, it is classified as a child account. Children's accounts are associated with the parent's Windows Live ID and can be managed through Family Settings. Some Xbox LIVE features are limited because they are tied to a parent Windows Live ID. Xbox LIVE family settings and restrictions are being removed in this promotion

How do I make my Xbox Live account not my child account?

Select the Privacy tab, Online Safety option on Xbox One, or Online Safety option on Xbox 360. Depending on which setting you want to change for your child account, select one of the tabs below: nChoose “Save” at the bottom of each tab to save your settings before moving on to the next tab.

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