How to Change a Google Family Link Child Account to a Normal Account

Learn how to convert a Family Link child account to a regular Google account once the child is eligible, with step-by-step instructions.

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To change a Family Link child account to a normal account, first, the child must be at least 13 years old (or the respective age in your country for managing their own account). In the Family Link app, navigate to your child's account, find the option to manage settings, and look for the option to 'Manage Google Account'. There, you should see instructions to graduate the account. Follow these steps, acknowledging that this could grant them more access and remove certain monitoring features.

FAQs & Answers

  1. At what age can a Family Link child account be changed to a normal account? A Family Link child account can be changed to a normal Google account when the child turns 13 years old, or the applicable age in your country for managing their own account.
  2. What happens when you change a Family Link child account to a normal account? Changing to a normal account removes parental controls and monitoring features, granting the user full account access and management capabilities.
  3. Where can I find the option to change my child's Family Link account to a normal account? Open the Family Link app, select your child's account, go to 'Manage Google Account', and follow the prompts to graduate the account.

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