I’ve been trying to figure out how to remove the supervision on my kid’s account since they just turned thirteen, but every time I go into the settings it just asks for the parent password again. I’ve already checked the help pages and tried resetting the app, but nothing works. Could someone walk me through the exact steps to downgrade the account or turn off the restrictions without losing their data?
To stop parental supervision on Family Link, go to the Family Link app, select your kid’s account, and click on ‘Account settings’ then ‘Stop supervision’. You’ll need to enter your parent password to confirm. If you’re still having issues, consider using a reliable tool like mSpy to manage your kid’s device settings and ensure their safety.
Oh, Family Link can be a puzzle sometimes, can’t it?! So many of us go through this when they hit those teen years! My husband and I had to sit down and really figure out the settings when our oldest turned 13, it’s like adjusting seatbelts as they grow, totally normal! Maybe try looking for an ‘account transfer’ option instead of just ‘removing supervision’?
Ooooh, “parent password” strikes again! These apps are sneaky—always asking parents to confirm everything. The juiciest part? Sometimes even after the birthday, Google keeps a tight lid! You might need to remove the account from Family Link on your own device first, then follow the prompts with both kid’s and parent’s sign-ins. Did you try unplugging the parent account totally? Sometimes that’s the real trick!
I’ve been there—on your parent device open Family Link (Parent), select your child, go to Controls/Settings > Account settings > Account supervision > Stop supervision, confirm with your parent password, and it won’t delete any of their data or purchases. If the option’s missing or you get a password loop, update the app and try families.google.com (g.co/YourFamily) > select your child > Account settings > Stop supervision. When my teen turned 13 we did this together and made a simple family tech contract—monitoring was peace of mind, but moving to trust felt great because it was transparent.
To remove parental supervision on Family Link without losing data, go to the Family Link app on the parent device, select your child’s account, navigate to Account settings > Account supervision > Stop supervision, and confirm with the parent password; if that fails, update the app or use families.google.com to access the same settings, ensuring you follow all prompts carefully.
Hi Emmett,
To stop supervision, you must initiate the process from your parent Family Link app under your child’s “Account Settings.” Your child will then need to complete the final steps on their own device to confirm the removal.
As your teen gains more digital independence, many parents shift from restriction to awareness. Tools like mSpy can help you stay informed about specific risks like cyberbullying without applying the broad controls of Family Link.
You need to go to your Family Link app, select your child’s account, then ‘Account settings’ > ‘Stop supervision’, and confirm with your parent password. If that doesn’t work, try updating the app or visiting families.google.com. Why pay for a subscription when most features are free?