Microsoft Edge Try Microsoft Edge A fast and secure browser that's designed for Windows 10 Get started

Skip to main content
Microsoft
Microsoft Support
  • Office
  • Windows
  • Surface
  • Xbox
  • Deals
  • Support
      • Windows apps
      • OneDrive
      • Outlook
      • Skype
      • OneNote
      • PCs & tablets
      • Accessories
      • VR & mixed reality
      • Microsoft HoloLens
      • Xbox games
      • PC games
      • Windows digital games
      • Movies & TV
      • Books
      • Microsoft Azure
      • Microsoft Dynamics 365
      • Microsoft 365
      • Cloud platform
      • Enterprise
      • Data platform
      • .NET
      • Visual Studio
      • Windows Dev Center
      • Docs
      • Microsoft Store
      • Free downloads & security
      • Education
      • Store locations
      • Gift cards
    • View all
    0
    Sign in
    Microsoft Support

    Set up your family

    Content provided by Microsoft

    Content provided by Microsoft

    Applies to: Windows 10


    Family makes it faster than ever to add family members to each Windows 10 PC you sign in to with your Microsoft account.

    Family also lets adults keep kids stay safer online. Adults in the family can see reports of kids’ online activity, limit how long and when kids use their Windows 10 devices, set smart limits on kids’ spending, and help make sure kids don't see inappropriate websites, apps, or games. If you used Family Safety on an earlier version of Windows, you’ll need to add your family members again for kids’ settings to apply on Windows 10 devices.

    Adults in the family can manage family settings online at account.microsoft.com/family, and changes will be applied to any Windows 10 device the child signs in to.

    To set up a PC for people already in your Microsoft family, select the Start button, then select Settings > Accounts > Family & other users. Select their accounts to add them to this PC. The first time they sign in, they’ll need to enter the password for their Microsoft account.

    Add someone to your family


    1. On your Windows 10 PC, select the Start button, then select Settings > Accounts > Family & other people. (You'll need to be signed in to Windows with a Microsoft account.)

    2. Select Add a family member.

    3. Select Add a child or Add an adult.

    4. Type the email address of the person to send them an invitation to join. If they don't have an email address, select The person I want to invite doesn’t have an email address and follow the directions to set up a new account.

    5. After they've accepted the email invitation, have them sign in to Windows 10 using the same email address you sent the invitation to.

      Screen showing the Accounts screen where you can add a family member

    Manage family settings


    After you've added a child to your family on Windows, here's how you manage their activity.

    1. Go to account.microsoft.com/family and sign in with your Microsoft account.

    2. Select the child whose settings you want to manage from the list of children in your Family. If your kids also use Family Safety on older versions of Windows, or My Family on older Windows phones, you’ll see them listed per device.

    3. Choose what to turn on or change for your child's account:

    • Recent activity allows you to see what websites they've been visiting, what apps and games they've been using, and how much time they've been spending on their devices.

    • Web browsing lets you choose what websites your child can and can't see.

    • Apps & games allows you to limit the apps and games your child can download from Microsoft Store. It also lets you unblock any app or game you’ve blocked previously.

    • Screen time allows you to set the maximum amount of time they can spend on their devices.


    Last Updated: Nov 30, 2017
    • Email
    • Print
    Thanks! Your feedback will help us improve the support experience.

    Support

    Support

    • Find downloads
    • Account support
    • Supported products list
    • Microsoft Lifecycle Policy

    Security

    Security

    • Safety & Security Center
    • Download Security Essentials
    • Malicious Software Removal Tool

    Contact us

    Contact us

    • Report a support scam
    • Contact Microsoft Support
    • Locate Microsoft addresses worldwide
    This site in other countries/regions
    Algérie - Français
    Argentina - Español
    Australia - English
    Belgique - Français
    België - Nederlands
    Bolivia - Español
    Bosna i Hercegovina - Hrvatski
    Brasil - Português
    Canada - English
    Canada - Français
    Chile - Español
    Colombia - Español
    Costa Rica - Español
    Crna Gora - Srpski
    Danmark - Dansk
    Deutschland - Deutsch
    Dominican Republic - Español
    Ecuador - Español
    Eesti - Eesti
    El Salvador - Español
    España - Español
    Estados Unidos - Español
    France - Français
    Guatemala - Español
    Hong Kong SAR - English
    Hrvatska - Hrvatski
    India - English
    Indonesia (Bahasa) - Bahasa
    Ireland - English
    Italia - Italiano
    Latvija - Latviešu
    Lietuva - Lietuvių
    Luxembourg - Français
    Magyarország - Magyar
    Malaysia - English
    Maroc - Français
    México - Español
    Nederland - Nederlands
    New Zealand - English
    Norge - Bokmål
    Panamá - Español
    Paraguay - Español
    Perú - Español
    Philippines - English
    Polska - Polski
    Portugal - Português
    Puerto Rico - Español
    România - Română
    Schweiz - Deutsch
    Singapore - English
    Slovenija - Slovenščina
    Slovensko - Slovenčina
    South Africa - English
    Srbija - Srpski
    Suisse - Français
    Suomi - Suomi
    Sverige - Svenska
    Tunisie - Français
    Türkiye - Türkçe
    United Kingdom - English
    United States - English
    Uruguay - Español
    Venezuela - Español
    Việt Nam - Tiếng việt
    Ísland - Íslenska
    Österreich - Deutsch
    Česká Republika - Čeština
    Ελλάδα - Ελληνικά
    България - Български
    Казахстан - Русский
    Россия - Русский
    Україна - Українська
    ישראל - עברית
    الإمارات العربية المتحدة - العربية
    المملكة العربية السعودية - العربية
    مصر - العربية
    भारत - हिंदी
    ไทย - ไทย
    中国 - 简体中文
    台灣 - 繁體中文
    日本 - 日本語
    香港特別行政區 - 繁體中文
    대한민국 - 한국어
    English (United States)
    • Terms of use
    • Privacy & cookies
    • Trademarks
    • © Microsoft 2018