Google chrome permissions on windows device

Question

How do I allow my child to use Google Chrome on windows device without asking permission every time?

Answer 1

Dear christian menou, 

Thank you for your question and for sharing the details into Microsoft Q&A Forum. 

I understand it can be frustrating when your child is asked for permission each time they open Google Chrome. To help narrow this down, could you please share a bit more detail? 

• Is Microsoft Family Safety currently enabled for your child’s account on the Windows device?  
• Under Content filters > Web and search, is “Filter inappropriate websites and searches” (or “Only use allowed websites”) turned on?  
• In Content filters > Apps & games, is Google Chrome showing as Blocked or not set to Always allowed?  
• Does the prompt appear every single time Chrome is launched (even after you previously allowed it), and does Microsoft Edge open without asking? 
• Has your child run out of daily screen time on the Windows device on the day this happens? 

In the meantime, here are a few basic steps you can try: 

1. Allow Chrome permanently (Apps & games) 

• Go to https://family.microsoft.com (sign in as the organizer) > select your child > Content filters > Apps & games. 
• Find Google Chrome and set it to Allow / Always allowed (or remove it from Blocked apps if present). 
• If Chrome doesn’t appear, have your child try launching Chrome once to generate a request, then approve it from your Family Safety dashboard or email; alternatively, expand Show all in the list.  

2. Review Web & search filters  

• Content filters > Web and search: if Filter inappropriate websites and searches or Only allow approved websites is enabled, be aware that Family Safety’s web filtering is designed for Microsoft Edge. Using Chrome while these filters are on can lead to repeated permission prompts. 
• You can keep web filtering and have your child browse with Edge for a consistent experience or relax/turn off strict web filtering if you want them to use Chrome without prompts.  

3. Check Screen time on Windows devices 

• In your child’s profile, open Screen time and confirm the Windows device still has time remaining for the day; adjust if needed. 

While my initial response may not fully resolve the issue, I truly appreciate your cooperation as we work together toward identifying the most effective solution. Thank you so much for your understanding. 

I hope these adjustments make it easier for your child to open Google Chrome on the Windows device without repeated permission prompts. Wishing you a smooth experience updating your Family Safety settings and a safe, consistent browsing setup that fits your needs. 

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Answer 2

To stop permission prompts and let a child use Google Chrome on a Windows device, two areas typically need to be configured: Windows app/device permissions (for things like camera/microphone) and Microsoft Family Safety controls (for whether Chrome itself is allowed). From the provided information, the following steps are supported:

1. Ensure Windows allows Chrome to use required device features (for example, camera for video calls):
   • On Windows 10/11, open Start > Settings > Privacy > Camera.
   • Under Allow access to the camera on this device, select Change and turn Camera access for this device On.
   • Turn Allow apps to access your camera On.
   • Scroll down and make sure Allow desktop apps to access your camera is On. Desktop apps include browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
   • Repeat similar steps under Privacy for Microphone if needed.
2. Make sure the browser itself is allowed under Microsoft Family Safety:
   • Microsoft Family Safety web filtering works fully only with Microsoft Edge. Other browsers (like Chrome) are treated as unsupported and may require explicit approval by a parent or guardian before use.
   • When web filtering is enabled, a parent or guardian must approve unsupported browsers so the child can use them. Once approved, the browser should operate as intended instead of closing or prompting every time.
   • If Activity reporting is turned off, some versions of Chrome and other browsers may close unexpectedly instead of showing the usual “You’ll need to ask to use this app” approval prompt. Turning Activity reporting back on or approving the browser when prompted allows it to run normally.

If Chrome continues to prompt for permission every time, review and adjust the child’s Family Safety settings (web filtering, app and game limits, and Activity reporting) so that Chrome is explicitly allowed as an app and not blocked as an unsupported browser.

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References:

• Manage app permissions for a camera in Windows
• Resolved issues in Windows 10, version 22H2