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How to remove myself as a child account from family group

bethany mould 5 Reputation points
2025-11-12T23:14:33.2233333+00:00

My family adult passed away, I am officially an adult how can I get removed from the family group. I am trying to update storage but apparently I need to be an adult to do this.

Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | Other | iOS
Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft Family Safety | Other | iOS

A free app and service that helps families create healthy digital habits and stay connected. It’s designed to support both online safety and real-world awareness by offering tools for screen time management, content filtering, and location sharing

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  1. Gunasekar N 68,335 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-11-13T01:28:42.37+00:00

    Hello, thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.

    You will need the Organizer permissions to remove your account from the Family group.

    https://account.microsoft.com/family/home

    If you know the Organizer's credentials, you can sign in with that account using the link above and remove your account from the family group. If you don't have access to the Organizer account, try resetting the password if you know and have the security verification methods.

    (like the email address or Phone number). Enter the verification code to reset your password and sign in with the organizer account.

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    2025-11-12T23:14:46.6633333+00:00

    To remove yourself from a Microsoft family group, you typically need to follow these steps:

    1. Sign in to your Microsoft account: Go to the Microsoft account website and log in with your credentials.
    2. Access Family settings: Navigate to the Family section of your account settings.
    3. Leave the family group: You should see an option to leave the family group. Click on it to remove yourself.

    If you are unable to remove yourself due to restrictions or if the family adult has passed away, you may need to contact Microsoft support for assistance in updating your account status.

    Make sure to check if you have the necessary permissions to make changes to your family group settings, as sometimes certain actions require approval from an adult in the group.

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