How to Add a Family Member in Microsoft Family Safety

What You Need Before You Start

• A Microsoft account that you can log into (this should be yours as the family organizer)
• Internet connection on your computer or device
• The Microsoft Family Safety app installed on your device (optional but helpful)

Before you add a family member in Microsoft Family Safety, make sure you have your own Microsoft account ready to sign in as the organizer. You’ll also need an internet connection and optionally, the Family Safety app installed on your device.

Step 1Sign in to Microsoft Family Safety

1. Open your internet browser and go to the Microsoft Family Safety website.
2. Sign in with your Microsoft account email and password. Don’t have an account? You can create one here.

Step 2Open Your Family Settings

1. After signing in, click on the Family tab at the top.
2. Select your family group from the list shown.
3. Click on Family settings to manage your family members.

Step 3Add a Family Member

1. In the Family settings page, click the Add a family member button.
2. Choose if the new member is a Child or an Adult.
3. Enter their email address linked to their Microsoft account. If they don’t have one, click Create an account to help them set one up.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish adding them.

To add a family member in Microsoft Family Safety, go to the Family settings page and click the ‘Add a family member’ button. You’ll then choose if they are a child or adult and enter their Microsoft account email to send an invitation.

Step 4Set Permissions and Restrictions

1. After adding a member, click their name in the family list.
2. Here you can set limits like how much screen time they get, which apps or games they can use, and what websites they can visit.
3. Adjust settings based on what you think is best for that person.

Once you’ve added a family member, you can set their permissions and restrictions by clicking their name in the family list. This is where you’ll decide on things like screen time limits, allowed apps, and website access.

Step 5Confirm the Invitation

1. The new family member will get an email invite.
2. They need to open the email and accept the invite by following the steps.
3. You can also accept the invite for them if you have access to their account.

Step 6Save and Review Regularly

1. When you finish setting permissions, click Save or Done.
2. Check back every now and then to update settings as your family’s needs change.
3. You can add or remove family members anytime by following these steps.

Summary

Adding a family member to Microsoft Family Safety helps keep your family safe online. To do this, sign in to your Microsoft account, open Family Safety, add the member using their email, and then set up rules for screen time or content.

• Sign in to your Microsoft account and open Family Safety
• Add a family member by entering their Microsoft email
• Set up rules like screen time or content restrictions
• Send the invite and make sure they accept it
• Review settings regularly to keep up with your family’s needs

For more help, visit the official Microsoft Family Safety support page.