If your child already has a Google account, you can still use Family Link to manage their account and set parental controls. Just sign in to Family Link with your own Google account, then select your child’s name from the list of family members. If you’re not already signed in to your child’s account on their device, you may be prompted to enter your child’s credentials.
No, you cannot use Family Link if your kid already has a Google account.
Can you have two accounts on Family Link?
The family manager can add another family member to serve as a second parent who can manage and monitor the child’s device. This is a great way to ensure that your child is safe online and that you can trust them to use their device responsibly.
Yes, Parents can run Family Link on iPhones running iOS 11 and higher. This is a great way to keep track of your child’s activity and ensure they are staying safe online.
How do I add a child’s Google Account to my Family Link
Creating a Google account for your child is a great way to help them stay connected with friends and family. To get started, simply open the Family Link app and follow the on-screen instructions. Once you’re done, you’ll see an on-screen confirmation letting you know that the account has been created successfully.
To use Family Link to manage your child’s Google Account, you need to:
Have a Google Account
If you don’t have one you can create a Google Account at no charge.
How do I add a second account to Family Link?
If you need to remove a parent from your family group, you can do so from the Google One app. Just open the app, go to Menu > Settings, and tap on Manage family settings. Then, under Manage family group, tap on the parent you want to remove and select Remove.
As a parent, you can use Family Link to supervised your child’s account on Google services. You can add other family members to help supervise your child’s account.
At what age does Google family link stop?
At 13 (or the applicable age in their country), children can decide whether to manage their own account or have their family manage it for them. If they choose to have their family manage it, they will continue to have access to all of the features and controls that they currently have. If they choose to manage their own account, they will be able to do things like change their privacy settings, choose what information they share, and add or remove people from their Friends list.
Family Link is a great app for parents who want to keep track of their kids’ devices and activity. The app does a good job of protecting itself from tampering by kids, requiring the parent’s password to uninstall. This makes it more difficult for kids to remove the app, but not impossible. If a child really wants to remove the app, they can still do so by removing their account from the parent’s group.
How do I change my child’s account to normal
You can edit your child’s Google Account info by opening the Family Link app, selecting your child, tapping Controls, and then tapping Account settings. Then, tap Account info and in the top right, tap Edit. Change your child’s account information and in the top right, tap Save.
This is pretty frustrating since a lot of our favorite games require a Google play account. However, we understand that Family Link is trying to protect us from the potential dangers of online gaming. So, we appreciate their efforts, even though it is frustrating at times.
How to remove child account from Family Link without deleting?
If you want to remove a family member from your Family Link account, you can follow the steps below:
1. Go to gco/YourFamily.
2. Select the family member you want to remove.
3. Download the Family Link app.
4. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Family Link app.
5. At the top left, tap Menu.
6. Manage family.
7. Tap the family member you want to remove.
8. Remove member.
Google Family Link can be a great way to monitor your kid’s online activity and make sure they’re not doing anything they shouldn’t be. You can see all of their text messages, social media activity, and even block some activities if you need to.
How do I add an existing account to my family plan
To add a member to your family group, follow these steps:
1. Log in to the admin Nintendo Account for the family group. If you don’t yet have a Nintendo Account, visit the Nintendo Account website to create one.
2. Click Nintendo Account in the upper-left corner of the screen to access your account settings.
3. Select Family group.
4. Select Add member.
If your child’s account is associated with a Family Sharing group, you will need to add your ex-wife to the group in order to approve requests from the child account. You can do this by going to the Family Sharing settings and selecting the option to mark the account as a Parent/Guardian.
Can you be in 2 Google families at once?
Only one family group can be joined at a time. If you are invited to join a different family group (YouTube TV or another Google product), you must leave your family group to change families. Google Apps for Business (G Suite) accounts are ineligible for family groups.
As a parent, you can use Google Family Link to help manage your child’s device and activity. However, please note that Family Link only works with Google accounts for children under 13. Once your child turns 13, they can continue to use Family Link if they choose to do so. Thank you for your understanding.
What happens if I delete my child’s Family Link account
remove your child’s google account from their device, please follow these steps:
1. on your child’s device, open the settings app
2. tap apps & notifications
3. tap app info
4. under “all apps”, find and tap Google Play Store
5. tap storage
6. tap clear data
7. under “all apps”, find and tap Google Play services
8. tap storage
9. tap clear data
10. under “all apps”, find and tap Google Services Framework
11. tap storage
12. tap clear data
After following these steps, your child’s device will no longer be associated with their google account.
The Google Family Link app is a great way to keep track of your child’s online activity and make sure they’re staying safe online. However, there are some limitations to what you can do with the app. You won’t be able to set screen time limits, view how long your child has used their device or an app on a particular day, or track your child’s location through the web app. You also can’t add additional parents or supervised members to your family group.
Warp Up
If your child already has a Google account, you cannot use Family Link to manage their account.
No, you cannot use Family Link if your kid already has a Google account.