How to buy game pass for pc for child

Discus and support How to buy game pass for pc for child in XBoX on Windows to solve the problem; I don't know why this is made so hard. I got my son a laptop and want to set up game pass for pc on it. He has a child windows account to login to... Discussion in 'XBoX on Windows' started by MiamiJones, Dec 25, 2020.

  1. MiamiJones
    MiamiJones Guest

    How to buy game pass for pc for child


    I don't know why this is made so hard.

    I got my son a laptop and want to set up game pass for pc on it. He has a child windows account to login to laptop and other games like minecraft. I also have admin windows account on the pc and as admin for family group.

    But when I try to buy game pass for him on his account, it says he needs a parent to buy it, but if I buy it on my account, how can he play it? I've already encountered numerous problems getting software from my account to his. This family sharing rubbish
    is a joke.

    All I want to do is allow him to have access to game pass, without being able to buy anything further without permission. (This is how it works for all other software except game pass).

    Appreciate any advice.

    :)
     
    MiamiJones, Dec 25, 2020
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  2. Nkosana23 Win User

    How to buy Pc game pass for child

    Hi. My name is Brilliant and I am happy to assist you today.

    Here is a thread with a possible solution to a similar issue to the one you're currently faced with: https://answers.microsoft.com/thread/4ca6fc10-b527-45ab-8d16-cca715f80f8c

    It states two options:
    * Reaching out to support for assistance with that. https://support.xbox.com/contact-us
    * Changing settings: Go to https://account.microsoft.com/family/ select your child, content restrictions, then uncheck "Needs adult approval to buy things". Be sure to recheck after you're done!

    I hope this helps resolve your query.
  3. XBF Houmaidi O Win User

    Xbox game pass for PC - How to buy for a child

    Hello @ChrisNobbs1! I hope that you are doing well!

    Thank you for reaching out to us here on the forums regarding this situation.

    Your family settings may require an adult's approval before a child account can make a purchase. If you leave the Ask a parent feature on, you can continue to make sure a child doesn't make a purchase using an adult's credit card, and you can monitor the type of content they want to buy.

    If you do choose to turn Ask a parent off, the child account can make purchases without an adult’s approval. If you want to turn this feature off, follow these steps:

    • Sign in to your Family page with an adult Microsoft account.
    • Find the child's name and select Content restrictions.
    • Under the Ask a parent section, switch Needs adult approval to buy things to Off.
    • If you leave the adult approval option On, you can approve or deny the child's purchase requests through email or on account.microsoft.com/family.
    I hope this helps you out! wish you a lovely day!

    Kind Regards

    Stay safe, and happy gaming!
  4. Jay (Vijayasimha BR) Win User

    How to buy PC Game Pass for a Child Account

    My understanding is that, 'ask a parent' option is not available in all regions or all accounts. So, if you don't see it, then, there is no way out.

    So, one possible solution might be buy the gamepass for yourself, and use the "family share" option.

    Xbox Support (article about family sharing)
  5. stanlyko25 Win User

    Xbox Game Pass for PC

    so it will not give me 1month more if i buy ultimate after game pass PC?

    it wil only upgrade? yes pointless but if its only for 1€ im asking for this....if i have pc game pass and buy ultimate for 1€ now so if its will give me 1MONTH MORE or ONLY upgrade from pc game pass to ultimate?

    or better was buy first ultimate and then pc game pass then shoudl give me 2months for 2€? or how...
  6. Fatima_J Win User

    How to add PC Gamepass to Childs PC

    Hi Duff_C ,



    Thank you for posting to the Microsoft community.

    Based on the description, you would like to know how to add PC Game pass to Childs PC.

    I'm glad you took the time to consider this for us so we can help you figure it out for you

    Before anything else, let me ask you the following questions below so that I fully understand the problem.

    1. What are the steps ahve you done so far?



    In your case, you may try to check the link below that is related to your issue.
    PC Game Pass | Xbox

    Purchase settings for child accounts | Xbox Support

    We look forward to your response.

    Truly Yours,

    Fatima

    Microsoft Moderator
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