How to Switch Your Child's Google Account to a Regular Account

Learn the steps to convert your child's Google account into a regular account with our easy guide.

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To change your child's Google account to a regular account, visit family.google.com and sign in. Select your child's profile and click ‘Manage settings’. Find the option to ‘Stop supervising the account’ and confirm your choice by following the prompts. Note that your child must be at least 13 years old (or the applicable age in your country) for this change to take effect.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What age can my child have a regular Google account? Your child must be at least 13 years old, or the age applicable in your country, to switch to a regular Google account.
  2. What happens when I stop supervising my child's Google account? When you stop supervising, your child will gain full access to their Google account without restrictions of parental controls.
  3. Can I change my child's account back to a supervised account? Yes, you can re-enable supervision on your child's account at any time through the Google Family Link app.

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