Childs xbox live account

Having massive trouble trying to set this up. Why is it so hard?? I am fairly computer literate. Can't even find a forum to post to nor a way to post to any forum except this one. Live chat says one minute but NEVER starts a chat. Anyway, first problem
when he logs in it want him to create an xbox profile. At the bottom, it asks for parent email . Then, it goes to a log in for the parent account. Once I sign in it just looks like an account but never loads my user name or his on the top right - nothing asks
me to give him permission. When I click on my account it then reverts back to the page asking him to set up a profile. A vicious circle and I have been at this all day. Please help or point me in the right direction. Thanks

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How to change Xbox LIVE online safety and privacy settings

You are allowed change the online safety and privacy settings for any profile on your console.


How to change your safety and privacy settings

Steps to follow:

• First, you have to go to the My Account page
• You need to sing in to your Xbox LIVE account clicking Sing In at the upper-right corner of the page.
• Go to Settings and Preferences and select Privacy and Online Settings.
• Now change the settings.

How to change your child’s safety and privacy settings

Steps to follow:

• First, you have to go to the My Account page
• You need to sing in to your Xbox LIVE account clicking Sing In at the upper-right corner of the page.
• Proceed to Settings and Privacy and press Child.
  
  Note: You’ll be asked for the parental Microsoft account in order to make changes to the child account’s safety settings.
  
• Now change the settings.

 

How to Join Xbox LIVE

This is the final step before you start enjoying the most amazing entertainment experience on Xbox LIVE.

The process is free and easy to follow.

You only require an valid email address and a high-speed internet connection.

There are two Membership levels available: Free and Gold. You can read more about what you get with each membership level.

Before proceeding, confirm the following:

If you have a Zune or Games for Windows LIVE account, it means you already have an Xbox LIVE account! All you have to do is to download the account to your Xbox 360 console, sign in and start enjoying the Xbox LIVE experience.

If you have a Microsoft account, you can use it for your Xbox LIVE account.
Note: "Microsoft account" refers to what was formerly "Windows Live ID". It is the email address and password you need to sign into Microsoft services (including Xbox LIVE).

This means that if you already have a Messenger or Hotmail account, you automatically have a Microsoft account.

So, during registration for Xbox LIVE, if you are asked for an email address, enter your Microsoft account.

If you don't have a Microsoft account, you can sign up for a free account on your computer, or during the signing in process for Xbox LIVE.

If you decide to go for Gold Membership, you should have your credit card information ready before proceeding with the process of signing up for Xbox LIVE.

Steps to follow

1) On your controller, press Guide then select Join Xbox LIVE.

2) Follow the instructions on the screen on how to sign up for Xbox LIVE.

Note: Make sure that you enter your correct date of birth when signing up. This will be used to determine whether you get a child account or an adult account. Once the account is created, you cannot change the date of birth.

Join Xbox LIVE Gold Family Pack

With the Xbox LIVE Gold Family Pack, your family is given four 12-month Gold Memberships for less than the price of two. If you are interested, just select Family Gold on the Subscription selection screen.

No option for Gold Family Pack?

You might be using a child account, or the Gold Family Pack does not apply to your region.

Here is a list of countries that have access to the Gold Family Pack:

• Australia
• Canada
• United States
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• France
• New Zealand
• Japan
• Mexico

 

Hi Big Daddy 3223,

Sorry you're having issues creating child accounts on your Xbox One. First let me ask you some questions, and then I'll go back to trying to answer yours as best as possible. First, does he/she have an Microsoft Live account created already? If so and the
age was correctly listed (under 18), you should have required to add him to your family safety plan. Second, if he has an account IS the age correct?

From the sounds of it, he does not have an Xbox Live account yet (which is fine). So if that's the case, first login to the console with your Live account. After that then have him create an account as stated above. It will ask you to add him to your family
if you haven't already linked him requiring a credit card and small fee (cents). After you've added them, then you will be able to edit their permissions in the console or online. See the link below and let us know if you have any questions.

Add a Family Member to Xbox One

 

Thanks for your help. I have been very frustrated with this. Thanks to your help I made it marginally closer. Yes - I created Microsoft live account for him and listed the age as under 18. As stated originally, when he tries to log in it wants him to create
an xbox profile and at the bottom it asks for parent email . Then, it goes to a log in for the parent account. Once I sign in it just looks like an account but never loads my user name or his on the top right - nothing asks me to give him permission. When
I click on my account it then reverts back to the page asking him to set up a profile. A vicious circle.

At your prompting I read "add a family member" and to went to the console. Got my profile downdloaded and password protected, etc. Then Home and over to settings and down to family settings. After putting in my passcode nothing says "add to family". I am
using an xbox360. Is this the problem?

Also, my console constantly disconnects from the router and when I try to reconnect it says there is an ip address error. None of the suggestions seem to help except rebooting the xbox360. Thanks again

 

Hi Big Daddy 3223,

Sorry, the directions I sent were for the Xbox One, so yes the method of setting up child accounts is a bit different. And unfortunately I do not have a ton of experience setting this up on the 360 as I do the One. That said please follow the link below
and see if you can't get it squared away. It even has a video to help guide you .

Xbox 360 Parental Controls.