Set Parental Controls with Family Link - Google Safety Center (2024)

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Set Parental Controls with Family Link - Google Safety Center? ›

On the day they turn 13, children can choose whether they want to manage their own Google Account or continue to have their parent manage it for them. As a parent, you can also choose to remove supervision at any time when the child is over the age of 13.

On the day they turn 13, children can choose whether they want to manage their own Google Account or continue to have their parent manage it for them. As a parent, you can also choose to remove supervision at any time when the child is over the age of 13.

If you have a Google account set up for your child, you can adjust the parental controls using the Family Link app. You can only disable supervision if your child is over 13. If you don't remember the family Link passcode or, you will need to Factory Reset your Android phone and sign in with a new account.

If you add parental supervision to your child's existing Google Account and your child is above the applicable age in your country, you or your child can stop supervision at any time. If your child stops supervision, you'll be notified and your child's supervised devices will be locked temporarily.

Q: How do I see my kids' texts on Family Link? A: Family Link does not directly provide access to your child's text messages. To monitor your child's text messages, you will need to use alternative parental control apps or methods, such as the ones mentioned in the article above.

When children whose accounts are managed with Family Link turn 13 (or the applicable age in their country), they can decide to: Manage their own Google Account. Set up parental supervision for children over 13 (or the applicable age in their country)

If you use Google Family Link to monitor and limit your child's online activity, you can turn those controls off as well. That is, as long as your child is 13 or older. If your child's age in the app is set as younger than 13, the controls will have to stay on.

Can I unlock my child's phone through Family Link? ›

That said, it is possible to remove Family Link without parents. To do it without parental account settings, you'll need to navigate to the “Settings” application on your phone, then find the “Manage App” option by scrolling down. Once in the “Manage App” option, look for “Family Link” and select that option.

Your parent can set a downtime routine, which will lock your device at a certain time. You won't be able to open it until downtime is over but you will still be able to make phone calls if you need. Your parent can also set a screen time limit, which will limit how long you use your device.

What happens when they turn 13? Google Family Link only works with Google accounts for children under 13 created via the Family Link app. Once a child turns 13, they can continue to use Family Link if they choose to do so.

Go to g.co/YourFamily. Select the child you want to remove. Remove member. You may need to enter your password.

Add a secondary parent. As the family manager in Family Link, you have the option to add another parent or guardian to your family group. info Features are subject to availability. The steps may look different depending on your device.