If your child uses a phone with active parental control restrictions, there comes a time when you need to remove them. Also, you may want to know what to do with your Google account when you are about to be of an age that does not require supervision. Let’s guide you through either of these cases.

What happens when a child turns 13 on Google?

When a child turns 13, Google sends an email to both the child and the parent explaining that they are eligible to manage and upgrade their own account. 

At this time, parents can end the supervision for their child’s Google account.

The child can choose to keep parental controls through Google Family Link or opt to remove supervision and run the account independently. But they need the parent’s approval till they turn 18.

If the child decides to manage their own Google account and the parent has turned off the parental controls:

• Parents can’t set up downtime or block specific apps.
• Live location sharing is no longer forced and becomes optional for the teen.
• Parents stop receiving transaction notifications and can’t manage payment cards or Google Wallet passes.
• The child gains full control over their personal data and can delete the account themselves.

How do I remove Parental Controls on Google account?

You can turn off parental controls on a Google account by stopping supervision through the account settings on your device or via the Family Link app.

On the Child’s Android device

1. Open Settings on the device.
2. Select Digital Wellbeing & parental controls or go to Google > All Services > Kids & family> Parental controls.
3. Tap the three dots or More in the top right corner.
4. Choose Stop supervision.
5. Sign in with the parent’s Google account or enter the Parent Access Code when prompted to verify. 

Using the parent’s phone

If you want to turn off Google parental controls for your child from your own phone:

1. Open the Google Family Link app.
2. Select the child’s profile.
3. Go to Controls > Account Settings.
4. Tap About Supervision and choose Stop Supervision, then confirm. 

Can a 13 year old remove Google parental controls?

No, a 13-year-old cannot remove Google parental controls by themselves. They need a parent’s PIN or direct approval through the controlling app or device.

Even though age 13 on Google marks a milestone for account changes, supervision settings remain locked till the child turns 18, unless a parent authorizes the removal or a passcode set by them is entered.

How do I change my child Google Account to normal?

You can change a child’s account to a normal adult account when they turn 13 (or the required age in your country) by managing it through Google Family Link or waiting for the account graduation email.

1. Wait for the Google email and take charge 

Google sends you an email that you are about to be 13 years old, or the applicable age in your country. This confirms that your account has graduated and becomes a standard one without parental controls. To take charge:

1. Launch Gmail on your device and open the“Ready to update your Google Account?” email.
2. Click Update your account at the bottom and then review your account settings on the page.
3. Select I agree.
4. Now, ask your parent to remove your parental controls on their device.  

2. Stop supervision via Google Family Graduation website

If you can’t find the email sent by Google when you are about to be of unsupervised age:

1. Open a private or incognito browser window.
2. Sign in using your child’s Google account credentials (not the parent’s account).
3. Go directly to the Google Family Link Graduation page.
4. Read the terms of service carefully.
5. Scroll to the bottom
6. Select I’m ready or Stop Supervision and follow the remaining on-screen prompts to finish removing supervision and remove parental control on your Google account. 

3. Configure a new Device

You can also change your child’s Google account to normal while setting it up on a new device. To do this:

1. Open Settings on your new Android or iOS device, scroll down, and tap Accounts.
2. Tap Add account.
3. Select Google and sign in using the correct login credentials.
4. Tap Learn more when you see get your parent prompt on the screen.
5. Tap Stop Supervision.
6. Check the I Understand box.
7. Select Stop Supervision again.

Can I remove my child from Family Link without deleting their account?

Yes, you can remove your child from Google Family Link without deleting their account and stop their supervision if they are over 13 years old.

Can kids under 13 have a Google Account?

Yes, kids under 13 can have a Google account if a parent or legal guardian creates and manages it using the Family Link app.

As a parent, you can manage the account settings, approve app downloads, and monitor your child’s activity. You can also set daily limits, lock devices remotely, and control what content is appropriate on Google Search, YouTube, and the Google Play Store.

For supervised accounts, Google does not serve personalized ads or process email messages for advertising purposes in accounts for children under 13.

Do Google parental controls turn off at 18?

No, Google parental controls (managed via Family Link) do not automatically turn off the exact moment you turn 18, but you gain the legal right to remove supervision yourself without parental permission.