Try the free version now! This used to be a feature from the formerly known Family Safety but the option of resetting a password using a parent account is no longer available in Microsoft Family. With so many children that are now virtually learning from home and are more connected to technology than ever, being able to access their account even though they no longer have the password has become a necessity. So, what are you supposed to do when you find yourself in a situation like this? Keep reading and find out all the ways you can resolve this issue once and for all.
Why should you have a dedicated account for your child?
First of all, with a separate local or family account, you can manage the contents and access to different apps and information. So, in a word, it’s all about the safety of your kid and how he or she interacts with the computer while you’re not around. Here are a few short pieces of advice that you can consider when managing your child’s account. ➡ Supervise the child as often as possible Depending on his or her age, you will need to keep an eye on the activities the kid is allowed to perform on the computer. That’s why, if you can’t be there at all times, it’s better to consider using the Family options from the Windows Security app. To get there, click the Start button, type security, and click on Windows Security. Then, the last option from the left pane list is Family options. From there, you can click on View family settings which will redirect you to your account, where you will be able to set up your family group of users. ➡ Limit the PC time Again, consider the age of your child when deciding how much screen time he or she can get in front of the PC. This may vary from a few minutes to hours on a daily or weekly basis. You know what’s best for your kid, but too much time on a game or just in front of the screen can get him tired or even addicted. SPONSORED There are specialized apps out there, including Microsoft Family Safety, which you can use to limit the time spent on the PC automatically, and after that, switch to a lock screen.
Quick Tip:
Besides Microsoft Family, another great way to manage your family’s passwords is with a password manager. We recommend NordPass for its great features. NordPass is great at monitoring passwords. It syncs easily across multiple devices and comes with a family plan so you can control the websites your kids’ visit.
How can I change the child’s password in Microsoft Family?
1. Reset the password
2. Recover the account
3. Use Command Prompt
4. Use Control Panel
What are other child lock options to take advantage of?
➡ Reset the password using one of the Microsoft games If your child doesn’t already play a game with his Microsoft account, download a game on your device and choose the forgot password option. Enter the email address for the security code to be sent to, and from there you’ll be able to change his password. ➡ Create a new account If none of the above options worked, you can try deleting the whole family account or just the child account and create a new one. If you want to get the password back instead, we have a great selection of password recovery software tools for Windows 10. We hope that this guide was the answer you were looking for and that you and your child can now enter the Microsoft account. It’s easy to lose a password, moreover when it’s not your own. The children don’t pay attention to these details or they might have changed it when you left your laptop unattended. That’s why you should try to keep your accounts safe from their reach and lock your screen for their own safety. Interested in finding out more about how to keep your kids safe with Microsoft’s Family Safety? You can also monitor the location, receive constant reports for each child, and limit the screen and app times accordingly, so don’t postpone all these. For any suggestions, questions, or thank you notes, use the comments section below and we’ll get back to you.
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