Here’s how to do it.

On your smartphone, download the Xbox Family tweaks app from the App Store or Google Play Store.

kick off the app and sign into your Xbox/Microsoft account.

Steps for adding a family member to the Xbox Family Settings app

TapCreate a child accountorInvite Someoneto add an existing Microsoft or Xbox internet account to your Xbox family.

You may also need to create an Xbox profile for them.

Once you’ve added them, tap on their profile name to begin adding restrictions.

Steps for adding the age of a new family member to Xbox Family Safety app

Our screenshots depict making a new Xbox profile but the process is very similar.

Enter the age of your child so that the Xbox Family configs app automatically suggests age-appropriate content restrictions.

Choose whether to allow your child to play online or to block online multiplayer options.

Adding safety settings to a family member in the Xbox Family Settings app

Basic prefs have now been set up for your child’s Xbox account.

initiate the Xbox Family prefs app.

Tap the name of your child’s profile.

Adjusting screen time settings within the Xbox Family Settings app

Scroll down toScreen Timeand tap it.

you could also adjust other previously agreed parameters here.

Tap underTime Rangeto adjust how long your child can use their Xbox on any day.

Xbox Series X/S dashboard with Settings highlighted

Here’s what to do.

Press the glowing Xbox symbol in the middle of your controller.

Scroll to the right toProfile & System.

Xbox Series X/S settings with Family Settings highlighted

SelectAccount>Family controls.

SelectMy sign-in, Security & Passkey.

ClickChange My Sign-in & Security Preferences.

Xbox Series X Family Settings with My Sign-in, security and passkey highlighted

SelectAsk for my passkey.

You may wish to chooseLock it downfor the tightest level of security.

No one can purchase anything on the store without your permission.

Xbox Series X settings with Sign-in, security and passkey highlighted

Here’s what else you might do with it.

Xbox Series X Family Settings with Ask For my passkey highlighted