How to Approve an App on Your Child’s Device Using Family Link

Learn step-by-step how to approve apps on your child’s device via Family Link to maintain control over app usage.

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To approve an app on your child's device, open the Family Link app on your device. Navigate to 'Notifications' and then to 'Requests'. Find the app approval request from your child, and tap 'Approve' or 'Deny' as needed. This process helps maintain control over the apps your child can use.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Family Link and how does it help approve apps? Family Link is a Google app that allows parents to monitor and control their child's device usage, including approving or denying app installation requests.
  2. Can I deny an app request from my child using Family Link? Yes, within the Family Link app, you can review your child's app requests and choose to either approve or deny them.
  3. Where can I find app approval requests in Family Link? App approval requests appear under the 'Notifications' section and then 'Requests' in the Family Link app on your device.
  4. Is Family Link available on devices other than Android? Family Link primarily supports Android devices but also has limited support for managing Chromebooks and some Android apps on iOS.