how to add a family member to my account

Question

i want to add a family member to my account so that person can access some products

Answer 1

Hi jo ann lusk,

Thanks for posting your question on Microsoft Q&A,

Regarding the issue of adding member for your Family Account, I am delighted to help. Here is the way to help you manage your member:

Add a Family Member via Microsoft Family Safety

1. Sign in at family.microsoft.com.
2. Scroll to the bottom of your family list and select Add a family member.
3. Enter the email address or phone number of the person you want to add.
4. Choose their role (Organizer or Member).
5. Click Send invite.
   • The person will need to accept the invitation from their email.
6. Once added, you can manage:
   • Screen time limits
   • App and game filters
   • Activity reports

If you want them to use your device but not in your Family Account. You could Add a User Account on Windows:

1. Go to Settings > Accounts > Other users.
2. Select Add account.
3. Enter their Microsoft account email or create a new one.
4. Assign appropriate permissions (standard or admin).

Important Notes:

• If the person is under 13, parental consent is required during setup.
• If they are already in another family group, they must leave that group first.
• For Microsoft 365 sharing, ensure they appear in your family group and check subscription status at account.microsoft.com/services.

Please check some needed details in these links:

Fix family features after Windows 10/11 upgrade

Manage User Accounts in Windows

I hope you can manage it smoothly. Thanks, and kind regards,

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