Windows 11 sub-account creation and setup tutorial

How to create a subaccount in Windows 11

Setting up a subaccount in Windows 11 may take some time, but it is not a very difficult process. Here’s what you need to do:

• Open the Settings app on your PC.
• Select the Account section from the left menu.
• Click Home and other users
  
  
  • In newer Windows 11 versions, there is a separate The Home page is what you want to use.
• Click Add Account (next to Add Family Member).
  
• If your child already has an email address (it must be a Microsoft account), you will be prompted to enter an email address or you can create a new one, which is What we're going to do here.
  
• You will need to create a new email address and password.
• Enter your country and your child's date of birth.
  
  Depending on the age of the child, the process may vary. The following steps are only for younger children, but for older children, this part of the process stops here.
• For younger children, you must use their email and password to log into the account you just created.
• Confirm that you are the parent or legal guardian of your child and click Continue.
  
• Sign in to your Microsoft account and enter your name to confirm your consent, then click Yes, I agree.
  
• Confirm whether you want your child to be able to sign in to non-Microsoft apps, then click Continue.
  
• Finally, confirm your desired sub-account settings. These include age restrictions on the apps and games they can install, whether you want to receive activity reports for your child, and whether you want to enable web and search filters. You can also choose whether your child needs to ask permission before purchasing an app or game on the Microsoft Store.
  
  Afterwards, you can click Exit to close the window and save your settings.

After creating an account, you must log into your child's account on a PC to complete setup. You can press the Windows key L on your keyboard to get to the lock screen and your child's accounts will be on the left. Select it to log in and set it up. This will be the same as when you first set up your account, but simplified. For example, you can set up a PIN or Windows Hello to sign in.

Using Microsoft Family Safety

With Microsoft Family Safety, you can manage various settings for your child's account. You can use the new Home app for Windows 11 or visit Microsoft's HomeGroup website to view your home and change settings for each account. You can also manage these settings using the Microsoft Family app for Android or iOS. Here's a quick look at how to use Microsoft Family Safety to manage your child's account:

• Launch the Family app on your PC (you can download it from the Microsoft Store). Alternatively, visit Microsoft's Family Safety website to access these settings.
• Click on your child's profile picture to see their current settings.
  
  This page shows an overview of all settings and your child's activities. You can adjust the settings in more detail using the side menu on the left.
• Screen Time section lets you see how much time your kids spend using their devices. You can view a breakdown of each device (if there are multiple of them) as well as each application. You can also set time limits for specific apps as well as general screen time limits. If your child also has an Xbox, you can apply settings to that, too.
  
• The "Content Filters" section allows you to block certain content to keep your children safe. Web filters require kids to use Microsoft Edge as their browser, but you can block or allow specific websites, as well as enable Safe Search in Bing. Adult content can also be broadly blocked. You can also set content filters for apps and games based on age.
  
• The Spending tab lets you view your child’s spending habits on the Microsoft and Xbox Stores. You can add a balance to their account or add a credit card. If they use a credit card, you can also do this so they have to ask permission before making a purchase.
  

If your child also has a smartphone with Microsoft Launcher or Microsoft Family Safety, you can also use this site to check their location.

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That’s everything you need to know about using a child account in Windows 11 so you can share your PC with your kids.

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