Enable multiplayer mode for minecraft on child microsoft account using chromebook

Hello R_161_389,

Let me help you with your concern today. Please note that this is a public forum, I will be responding to you in short period of time and I apologize for a delay in response. As I am merely a user trying to provide insight and information that may be helpful.

The article provided on the URL you are being directed to is not just for Xbox, it is for all Microsoft accounts. Minecraft uses Microsoft accounts so you will have to follow the provided steps in there for managing multiplayer settings for your child.

1. Login your parent account in here https://account.xbox.com/Settings?rtc=1&act... and select your child's account among the family members at the top.

2. Go to Xbox and Windows Online Safety tab.

3. Select Allow for "You can join multiplayer games" and "You can add friends and follow others"

4. Go to Privacy tab.

5. Select Allow for "Others can send you friend requests"

Please refer on the image attached below, in there you can see where exactly the settings for multiplayer and adding friends are. You will both have to set them to "Allow" and select submit.

I hope this helps. I will be awaiting your response.

Regards,

Belle

There are guides now for installing Minecraft on modern Chromebooks using Linux that don't require developer mode. Here is one that I used: https://beebom.com/how-install-play-minecraft-chromebook/.
Sadly, the account/friends list is tied to a Microsoft account and I can't figure out how to log in using it.

Hello Thunder C, my name is Vanessa, and I would be happy to help.

Why is Microsoft Families not allowing my child to play in multiplayer mode?

I am very sorry for the problems you are having with Microsoft Families. I understand that it can be frustrating when something does not work as it should.

There are several reasons why Microsoft Families might be preventing your child from playing in multiplayer mode. One possibility is that the age restrictions are not set up correctly. Make sure that the age restrictions for multiplayer mode are set to "Allow". You can also try increasing the maximum allowed age for multiplayer mode.

Another possibility is that your child does not have a Microsoft account. If so, you will need to create an account for them and add them to your Microsoft family.

Finally, it is also possible that there is a problem with the Minecraft software. Try reinstalling the game to see if that resolves the problem.

Here are some specific steps you can follow to try to troubleshoot the problem:

Check age restrictions. Open the Xbox Family app and go to "Settings". Then, select "Content restrictions" and make sure that the age restrictions for multiplayer mode are set to "Allow". You can also try increasing the maximum allowed age for multiplayer mode.
Check if your child has a Microsoft account. If they do not have an account, you will need to create one for them. To do this, go to the Microsoft accounts website and click "Create account".
Reinstall Minecraft. To do this, open the Microsoft Store app and search for Minecraft. Then, click "Install".

If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help.

Best regards,
Vanessa.

Hi!

Check your Microsoft account privacy settings here: https://account.xbox.com/settings

This article provides the privacy settings required to enable Minecraft multiplayer:

I'm trying to set up an Xbox Live or Microsoft Account (including Realms access for Child Accounts!)

I hope it helps

Regards

Hi!

You can find your Microsoft account privacy settings here: https://account.xbox.com/settings

This article provides the privacy settings required to enable Minecraft multiplayer:

I'm trying to set up an Xbox Live or Microsoft Account (including Realms access for Child Accounts!)

I hope it helps

Regards