How to Change an Xbox Account to a Child Account

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Turn on the television and the Xbox console.

   The Xbox Guide is found by pressing the center silver button on the Xbox controller.
   
   Follow the prompts on this screen.
   
   The "Create Profile," "Sign In" and "Sign Out" options are all available from this menu. ,, The screen will change to a green "Console Safety" screen. ,,, You will need to set a content limit for each type of media. ,, Press the "Guide" button, press the "X" button to sign out of your account and then press the "X" button again to see the available account profiles.
   
   Choose the child profile and then press the green "A" button to select and sign in. , Move to the "Settings" menu and select the "Family Settings" option from the Xbox Guide.
   
   Enter the pass code you set while on your own account profile.
   
   Choose the "Ratings and Content" menu and set limits for each type of media.
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   Step 2: Sign into the adult account on your Xbox console or create one if the child profile is the only available option.

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   Step 3: Press the "Guide" button again and then press right on the d-pad until you arrive at the "Settings" menu.

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   Step 4: Arrow down once to the "Family Settings" option and press the green "A" button on the controller.

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   Step 5: Turn the console safety on by highlighting the option and pressing the green "A" button.

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   Step 6: Create a pass code and secret question.

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   Step 7: Set the lowest "Ratings and Content" settings you want to be available on any account.

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   Step 8: Save and exit the this screen by moving the cursor over that option and pressing the green "A" button.

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   Step 9: Switch to the child profile.

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    Step 10: Edit the Family Settings on this account.

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