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Creating a Gmail account for adults, those above 18, is pretty straightforward. But what about kids under Google's allowed age? Can you create a Gmail account for kids?
Guide to Registering a Gmail Account for Kids
How to Create Gmail, Google Account for Kids via Family Link
Scenario 1: If the Child Doesn't Have a Gmail Account Yet
If your child doesn't have a Gmail account yet, follow these steps to create a new one:
Step 1: Download the Family Link app on your device and install it on your Android device.
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- The Google Family Link app is available on devices running Android, iOS 10.0 and above.
Step 2: Next, proceed to delete all existing accounts on your child's device.
Step 3: Open the Family Link app you just installed on your device. At this point, the screen will display a notification asking if your child already has a Google account, select No.
Step 4: Enter your child's name and additional information on the next 2 windows.
Step 5: After completing the information input process, proceed to create a username and Google password.
Step 6: Now you will be prompted to place your child's device next to yours.
Step 7: On the child's device, add or sign in with your child's Google account.
Step 8: A request to enter the parent's account login information, i.e., your account, will appear on the screen.
Step 9: On your device, verify when receiving a warning that you are signing in from a different device.
Step 10: Continue, return to the child's device, approve, and allow app access.
Step 11: Follow the steps to complete the account creation process.
Step 12: From now on, you can monitor activities on your child's device directly from yours.
Scenario 2: If the Child Already Has a Gmail Account
If your child already has a Gmail account, follow these steps:
Step 1: Download the Family Link app on your device and install it on your Android device.
Step 2: Next, proceed to delete all existing accounts on your child's device.
Step 3: Open the Family Link app you just installed on your device and select Yes when asked if your child already has a Google account.
Step 4: Next, select Next.
Step 5: On the child's device, download and install the Family Link app.
Step 6: Enter the code sent to your phone into the Family Link app on the child's phone.
Step 7: Now you will be prompted to enter the parent's account login information, which is your account.
Step 8: On your device, verify when receiving a warning that you are signing in from a different device.
Step 9: On the child's device, approve the apps to allow access.
Step 10: Follow the next steps to complete the account creation process.
Step 11: That's it! Now you can monitor activities on your child's device right from yours.
This Mytour article just guided you on how to create a Gmail account for kids, as well as link it with your account to monitor your child's activities. Additionally, readers can explore some more articles on Mytour to learn further about Gmail login.
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