How to Approve Purchases on Family Link: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to approve purchases on Family Link for effective parental controls and managing your child's spending.

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To approve a purchase on Family Link, open the Family Link app and go to the child's profile. Select 'Manage settings' and then 'Controls on Google Play.' Choose 'Purchase approvals' and set the appropriate approval settings. When a purchase is requested, you'll receive a notification to approve or decline. This keeps you in control of your child’s spending.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Google Family Link? Google Family Link is a parental control app that allows parents to manage their child's Google account, including app usage, screen time, and purchase approvals on Google Play.
  2. How do I set up purchase approvals for my child? To set up purchase approvals, open the Family Link app, go to your child's profile, select 'Manage settings,' tap 'Controls on Google Play,' and then choose 'Purchase approvals' to customize your settings.
  3. Can I decline a purchase request from my child? Yes, once a purchase is requested, you will receive a notification allowing you to either approve or decline the transaction through the Family Link app.
  4. What kinds of purchases can I approve through Family Link? Through Family Link, you can approve or decline purchases for apps, games, and in-app content on the Google Play Store for your child's account.