How do I unlink my child from Family Link?

Answered by Cody Janus

To unlink your child from Family Link, you can follow these steps:

1. Go to g.co/YourFamily: Open your web browser and enter “g.co/YourFamily” in the address bar. This will take you to the Family Link website.

2. Select the child you want to remove: On the Family Link website, you will see a list of the children that are linked to your account. Choose the child whom you want to unlink from Family Link.

3. Select Account info: Once you have selected the child, look for the option that says “Account info” and click on it. This will take you to the account settings for that particular child.

4. Remove member: Within the account settings, you should find an option to remove the member from your Family Link account. Click on this option to proceed with the unlinking process.

5. Enter your password: For security purposes, you may be prompted to enter your password before you can remove the child from Family Link. Enter your password in the provided field to authenticate the action.

6. Select Remove: After entering your password, you should see a confirmation screen asking if you want to remove the child from your Family Link account. Review the information and click on the “Remove” button to proceed.

By following these steps, you will successfully unlink your child from Family Link. Keep in mind that once a child is removed, they will no longer be supervised or have the parental controls provided by Family Link.

It’s important to note that Family Link is designed to help parents manage and monitor their child’s digital activities. However, each family’s needs and circumstances may vary, and it’s always a personal decision to unlink a child from Family Link.

Please remember to consider the implications and discuss the decision with your child, ensuring that they understand the reasons behind it. Open communication and ongoing conversations about responsible internet usage can help create a healthy digital environment for your child even without Family Link.