Cannot access Xbox settings on PC

Discus and support Cannot access Xbox settings on PC in XBoX on Windows to solve the problem; I was playing my steam version of the Master Chief Collection on forge, making a map. when I leave the game and come back, the game tells me that I... Discussion in 'XBoX on Windows' started by Whitegroth, Oct 21, 2020.

  1. Whitegroth
    Whitegroth Guest

    Cannot access Xbox settings on PC


    I was playing my steam version of the Master Chief Collection on forge, making a map. when I leave the game and come back, the game tells me that I need to allow files from other people in the Xbox account settings. I go to Xbox.com and go to My XBOX < Profile,
    but when I click it, I get re-directed to https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/family-online-safety/online-safety/manage-app-privacy-settings-xbox-one. same goes for the home button. it seems like the "Account" side of the website is broken for whatever reason.
    if there is any alternative ways to access account settings that is not an Xbox, please let me know. I spent a while on the map and I dont want to lose all my progress due to a simple bug.

    Thanks,

    -

    :)
     
    Whitegroth, Oct 21, 2020
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  2. Paundra0217 Win User

    Cannot access Xbox settings

    Thanks for the answer, by the way I have an additional question. If I wait until I'm 18 years old, then I can access the Xbox settings?
  3. XBF Brad A Win User

    Cannot access Xbox settings

    Hi Paundra,

    Thanks for coming to the forums. We understand that you are having an issue with changing your gamer tag and settings. I will be happy to help you and answer your questions best to my ability.

    1. A gamer tag cost $9.99 USD + tax to change it. Prices vary in different regions. You can view the page

      here
      about gamer tag change.
    2. The reason you are unable to access the settings and get redirected is it is reading your account as a

      child account
      . You will need the parent account to
      change the settings
      .
    3. The minimum age for an adult account is 18. You can change the birthdate on the Account website. Unfortunately, you are unable to change the birth date on Xbox.com. This is what keeps it a child account if the birthdate is under the age of 18. You can
      view the previous link Child account for definition on it.
    Thanks,

    Brad
  4. MateusFontana Win User

    Cannot access Xbox settings

    Hello, how are you? My name is Mateus. I'm an Independent Advisor and I'll be glad to help you today.

    First, welcome to the Xbox community.

    We appreciate your coming to the Xbox community. According to what you reported, apparently, this is happening because your account is considered a child/teenager and unfortunately it is not possible to change the age of the Xbox profile, you can change the Microsoft account, but the system will still consider the account as a minor.

    If your account is a child/teenager you will have to ask an adult to create a Microsoft account and invite you to a family group so that person can manage your privacy settings. To create a family group, please use the information provided in the article below.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-bil...

    - Once an adult creates an account and adds you to their family group, they should follow the instructions below.

    Visit the website: https://account.xbox.com/en-us/settings

    The adult must have his account logged in at the moment, and then he will see your profile and hers, he must change the settings of his profile, in the case of the child.

    In the privacy tab check that the options, "You can communicate outside of Xbox Live with voice & text" and Others can communicate with voice, text, or invites" are set to allow.

    Also, check the Xbox One/Windows 10 Online Safety tab, and see if the ''You can join multiplayer games'' option is set to allow.

    *Thank you in advance for contacting, I hope this can help you.
  5. XBF Amber M Win User

    Cannot access Xbox settings

    Hi Paundra,

    Thanks for the reply. To clarify, once your account graduates to an adult account (at 18), then you'll be able to change the Xbox settings yourself via your account, rather than have a parental account do it for you or control the settings. I hope that helps
    a bit more.

    As there are no further answers to the initial question and the answer has been provided, we'll be locking the thread at this time. In future, if you have any further questions or concerns feel free to come back to the Xbox forums. We'd be happy to
    assist you.

    Thank you again for coming to the forums and have a great day!
  6. XBF Brad A Win User

    cannot access xbox settings

    Hi Peter,

    Thanks for reaching out to the forums. We see you have issue with privacy settings. If you are not able to change then the account is registering as a child account. Here is a guide for

    troubleshooting changing privacy settings
    .

    Hope this helps.

    Brad
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