How to Enable Google Family Purchases: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to enable Google family purchases and control spending for your family easily.

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To allow Google family purchases, follow these steps: Open the Google Play app. Tap the three horizontal lines in the upper left corner to open the menu, then select 'Account.' Go to 'Family' and then 'Family Library settings.' Tap on 'Purchase approval settings' and choose 'All content' to require approval for every purchase. This way, family members must seek your permission before making any purchases, ensuring controlled spending.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Google Family Library? Google Family Library allows you to share eligible purchases with family members, providing a centralized library of apps, games, movies, and more.
  2. How can I revoke purchase approval for family members? You can revoke purchase approval by accessing the 'Purchase approval settings' in the Family Library settings on the Google Play app.
  3. Can I set different purchase approval settings for different family members? Currently, Google Play allows for a single purchase approval setting that applies to all family members, not individualized settings.
  4. What should I do if a family member makes a purchase without approval? Check your Family Library settings to ensure your purchase approval settings are correctly configured to prevent unauthorized purchases.

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