How Do I Update My Microsoft Family Safety Preferences?

To update your Microsoft family safety preferences, you can access your settings through the Microsoft Family website or the dedicated Microsoft Family Safety app.

Accessing Your Microsoft Family Settings

You have two primary methods for adjusting your family settings or setting up a family:

1. Using the Microsoft Account website: Go to the Family section on account.microsoft.com.
2. Using the Microsoft Family Safety app: Download and use the dedicated app on your mobile device.

As the reference states, to adjust your family settings or to set up a family, select View family settings to go to the Family website on account.microsoft.com or download the new Microsoft Family Safety app. You may be asked to sign in with your Microsoft account to access your family group and settings.

Method 1: Using the Microsoft Family Website

Updating settings via the website offers a comprehensive way to manage your family group from a web browser on any device.

Steps:

1. Open a web browser and go to account.microsoft.com/family.
2. Sign in with the Microsoft account you used to create or manage the family group.
3. Once signed in, you will see your family group dashboard.
4. Select the family member whose settings you want to adjust.
5. Navigate through the available sections (e.g., Screen time, Content filters, Spending, Find your family) to update their specific preferences.
6. Save any changes you make.

Method 2: Using the Microsoft Family Safety App

The mobile app provides convenient access to manage family settings directly from your smartphone or tablet.

Steps:

1. Download the Microsoft Family Safety app from your device's app store (available for iOS and Android).
2. Open the app and sign in with the Microsoft account linked to your family group.
3. The app will display your family members and their activities.
4. Tap on a family member's profile to view and modify their settings, such as:
   • Setting screen time limits for devices and apps.
   • Managing content filters for websites and games.
   • Viewing activity reports.
   • Tracking location if enabled.
5. Adjust the desired settings and ensure they are saved within the app.

Using either of these methods allows you to effectively manage and update the safety preferences for each member of your Microsoft family group.