Changing 365 Subscription to Family, What Happens to Existing Family Member's Account?

Question

I am interested in changing my 365 subscription to a family plan. If a family member already has an account with Microsoft, can I add them to the family plan without disrupting their existing account profile?

Answer 1

Yes, you can add a family member to a Microsoft 365 Family plan without disrupting their existing account profile. When you invite someone to join your Microsoft 365 Family subscription, it creates a separate Microsoft account for them, linked to the family plan.

Here's how you can do it:

Sign in to your Microsoft account:

Log in to the Microsoft account associated with your current Microsoft 365 subscription.

Access Family settings:

Navigate to the Microsoft Family Safety website or use the Microsoft Family settings in your Microsoft account settings. You can usually find this in the account settings or security settings.

Invite family member:

Use the option to invite family members and provide the email address of the family member you want to add. They will receive an invitation to join the Microsoft 365 Family subscription.

Accept invitation:

The family member needs to accept the invitation and follow the instructions to set up their account within the family plan. This will not disrupt their existing account profile; it will simply be linked to the family subscription.

Remember that each family member under the Microsoft 365 Family plan will have their own individual Microsoft account and associated benefits (such as OneDrive storage, Office apps, etc.), separate from any existing personal Microsoft accounts they may have.