Adding or removing an account for family members and other users

Sign in with your Microsoft account and go to Family & other users to view your family settings or add any family members. Family members can get their own accounts and passwords. You can set appropriate websites, time limits, apps, and games for kids so that you can be in peace of mind.

You need to first create a Microsoft account and then log in to it.

To add a family member account, perform the following:

1. Log in to your computer with a Microsoft account.
2. Press Win+I to open the Settings window and select Accounts.

   

3. Click Family & other users. You can add a child or other family members by selecting Add account under Your family and then following the onscreen instructions.
   

   The family member to be added must have a Microsoft account.

   

To remove the family member account, perform the following:

1. Log in to your computer with a Microsoft account.
2. Press Win+I to open the Settings window and select Accounts.

   

3. Go to Family & other users > Manage family settings online or remove an account.

   

4. Click the three-dot icon and select Remove from family group.