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Set up a Microsoft family group for Minecraft
✅ Last verified: Oct 14, 2026 against the official pages linked in each section.
Quick answer: do these 3 things
- Accounts you need: Bedrock, Java, Dungeons and Realms require a Microsoft/Xbox account even off Xbox.
- Download the Xbox Family app and sign in with the parent account.
- Tap the green silhouette icon (top right) → Add Child.
On this page (3 sections)
Accounts you need
Bedrock, Java, Dungeons and Realms require a Microsoft/Xbox account even off Xbox. A child account is under 16 in the US & EU (19 in South Korea) and needs an adult account tied to it. Only adult accounts can change settings.
Source: www.minecraft.net
Using the Xbox Family app
- Download the Xbox Family app and sign in with the parent account.
- Tap the green silhouette icon (top right) → Add Child.
- Create a new account or add an existing one.
- Tap the child under Members to manage settings.
Source: help.minecraft.net
Using the website
Go to account.xbox.com/settings and select your child (their gamertag shows top right).
Source: www.minecraft.net
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