How to Remove Your Child from Google Family Link After They Turn 13

Learn how to transfer account control to your child and remove them from Family Link after age 13 with simple steps in the app.

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To remove your child from Family Link after they turn 13, the child can choose to manage their account on their own. Open the Family Link app, select the child's account, and follow the prompts to allow the child to manage their account independently. This includes the option to create their own Google Account or opt for their existing one managed personally.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can my child opt out of Family Link after turning 13? Yes, once your child turns 13, they can choose to manage their Google Account independently and remove it from Family Link through the app.
  2. What steps are needed to remove a child from Family Link after 13? Open the Family Link app, select your child's account, then follow the prompts for the child to assume full account management.
  3. Does removing my child from Family Link affect their Google Account? No, the Google Account remains; only parental supervision ends, allowing your child to control the account settings.
  4. Can a child create a new Google Account once removed from Family Link? Yes, after being removed from Family Link, the child can create a new Google Account managed solely by them if they prefer.