Windows 10: How do I receive requests from a member of my Family Safety group?

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  1. How do I receive requests from a member of my Family Safety group?


    I have asked my son, who is part of my Microsoft Family Group, to friend me on Minecraft. He plays the game on a Windows PC and I play on a Playstation 5. However, when he submits the friend request in the Minecraft game, he gets a pop up that says he needs to get approval from the organizer of his family group, which is me. The last Microsoft technician I chatted with said I needed to add myself to the Family Safety group, which I was already a member of. However, in hopes that it would help I have gone through the add a family member process 3 times in the past 5 minutes. I got the email inv

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    Terry Seibel, Jun 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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  2. Family Organizer Leaving Family Group

    Hello Lee Wilfert,

    Glad to see you in Microsoft Community.

    • If Mother was the administrator of the Family Group, you can exit the Family Group directly, and Mother will automatically become the Family Group organizer.

      If you want to stay in the Family Group, you need to rejoin, either as an administrator or as a regular Family Group member.

      Visit Getting started with Microsoft Family Safety for more details.
    • If Mother was already a member of the Family Group, you need to remove her from the Family Group, then add it again, and need to select "Administrator" when selecting the role.
    Meanwhile, you can dissolve the Family Group, and then let the new organizer send an invitation to re-establish the Family Group. Visit Leave family group or remove members (microsoft.com) for more details.

    If anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to let me know.



    Best Regards,

    | Microsoft Community Support Specialist
     
    Mosken_L - MSFT, Jun 26, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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  3. Copilot for family member

    Hi

    Welcome to Microsoft community.

    Configuring Microsoft Family Safety with Copilot can help you manage and protect your family's digital experience effectively. Here’s how to get started:

    Setting Up Microsoft Family Safety

    1. Create a Family Group:

    o Go to the Microsoft Family Safety website.

    o Sign in with your Microsoft account.

    o Click on “Create a family group” and follow the prompts to add family members.

    2. Invite Family Members:

    o Send invitations to your family members via email.

    o Each member will need to accept the invitation and sign in with their Microsoft account.

    Configuring Microsoft Copilot in Family Safety

    1. Access Family Safety App:

    o Download and install the Microsoft Family Safety app from the Microsoft Store or your device’s app store.

    o Open the app and sign in with your Microsoft account.

    2. Set Up Family Safety Features:

    o Screen Time Limits: Set daily screen time limits for devices, apps, and games.

    o Content Filters: Configure web and search filters to block inappropriate content.

    o Activity Reporting: Enable activity reporting to monitor online activity.

    3. Enable Copilot:

    o Currently, Microsoft Copilot is a feature available in several Microsoft 365 services and can be used to enhance productivity and management.

    o To integrate Copilot features, ensure your Microsoft 365 subscription is active and updated. Copilot assists with automated suggestions, reports, and notifications.

    Managing Family Safety Settings

    1. Location Sharing:

    o Enable location sharing to track family members’ locations in real-time.

    o Set up location alerts for when a family member arrives or leaves a specific location.

    2. Spending Limits:

    o Set spending limits for your children on Microsoft Store purchases.

    o Approve or deny purchase requests.

    3. Driving Safety:

    o Use the driving safety feature to monitor and receive reports on driving habits if your family members use a connected device.

    Troubleshooting and Support

    • If you encounter issues, visit the Microsoft Family Safety support page for troubleshooting tips and additional resources.

    By setting up Microsoft Family Safety and integrating it with Copilot, you can ensure a safer and more organized digital environment for your family. This setup allows you to manage screen time, monitor activity, and protect against inappropriate content effectively.

    Let me know if you need further assistance.

    Best regards

    Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist
     
    Derrick.Q - MSFT, Jun 26, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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  4. How do I receive requests from a member of my Family Safety group?

    I want to add member to family group in windows 10

    Hello,

    This is Sudha Independent Advisor and user like you. Please follow below steps to solve your issue

    -Add someone in the Family Safety app

    If you already have a family group created and sign in to the Microsoft Family Safety app, they'll appear automatically. To add more family members, or add some after you create a family:

    Sign in to Family Safety with your Microsoft account.

    Tap Add someone at the bottom of your home screen.

    Enter a phone number or email address to invite someone, or create a new email and account for them (like if they're a child).

    Decide if you want them to be an Organizer or a Member, then send the invite.

    -

    family.microsoft.com

    Add someone on the web

    We'll email or text an invitation to each person you want to add and they'll need to accept to join the family group. If you're adding an account for a young child, you can set up an email address and monitor it.

    To add someone to your family group:

    Go to family.microsoft.com.

    Sign in with your Microsoft account, then select Add a family member.

    Select Member or Organizer.

    Enter an email address or phone number for the person you want to add, then select Send invite.

    Note

    If the person you're adding is already part of another family group, they'll first need to be removed from that family group, or they'll need a new Microsoft account for your family group.

    Have the person you invited accept your invitation from the email or text message they receive. Or, in the Notifications section, select Accept now next to Pending member. You'll be signed out so the person you're trying to add can sign in to their account
    and accept the invitation.

    reference link :
    Add people to your family group - Microsoft Support...
     
    Sudha Goswami, Jun 26, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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