Kids account

Question

Dear all, I would like to connect my sons account [mod: PII redacted]@gmail.com with my [mod: PII redacted]@hotmail.com. My son’s account is only for windows…. Not for Microsoft 365.

Answer 1

Hi! Please don't post personal information in this forum; it's public and anyone can see it.

I assume you want to add him to the Family plan so you can set screen time limits, apply blocking filters, and monitor tasks. If that's the case, follow the step-by-step instructions on the website below. You must log in with your account first, and then add your child's account.

https://account.microsoft.com/family/windows/coldstart

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/set-up-microsoft-family-safety-b6280c9d-38d7-82ff-0e4f-a6cb7e659344

If you don't want this, please explain in more detail.

Answer 2

To connect your son's Gmail account with your Hotmail account on Windows, you can add the Gmail account to the Windows Mail app or any other email client that supports multiple accounts. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Open the Mail app on your Windows device.
2. Click on Accounts in the left sidebar.
3. Select Add account.
4. Choose Google from the list of account types.
5. Enter your son's Gmail address and follow the prompts to sign in. You may need to grant permissions for the Mail app to access the Gmail account.
6. Once added, you can switch between your Hotmail and Gmail accounts within the Mail app.

This will allow you to manage both accounts from one place without needing Microsoft 365.