When Can I Remove My Child from Family Link? A Complete Guide

Learn when and how to remove your child from Family Link and let them manage their own Google Account.

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You can remove your child from Family Link when they reach the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your country). At this point, they can manage their own Google Account. To remove a child, go to the Family Link app, select your child's profile, and follow the steps to remove supervision. This includes reviewing and accepting the terms and conditions of the removal process.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What age can my child have their own Google Account? In most countries, children can have their own Google Account when they turn 13.
  2. How do I approve the removal of supervision in Family Link? To approve the removal, review and accept the terms and conditions in the Family Link app.
  3. What if my child wants to keep using Family Link? If they prefer to use Family Link, you can continue supervising their account until they choose to manage it themselves.

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