Basic Operations 35
Create Your Microsoft Account
Spice up your life and get more from your phone – create a Microsoft account. If you didn’t create a
Microsoft account during the first start-up, you can always do it later.
1. On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS >
email+accounts > add an account.
2. Tap Microsoft account.
3. Create your Microsoft account, or sign in with your existing username and password, and follow
the instructions shown on your phone.
Parents must approve the account for children under the age of 13. To approve the account, on the start
screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > email+accounts > Microsoft
account, and follow the instructions shown on the phone.
You can also create or manage your account at www.live.com.
Set Up My Family
If you want to restrict your kids from downloading paid or age-rated content from Store or games store,
set up My Family.
Xbox doesn't support child accounts in some countries or regions where Windows Phones are available.
1. Go to https://www.windowsphone.com/family, and log in to your Microsoft account.
2. Add the account you want to My Family.
3. Change the settings for your kid’s account.
For more My Family settings, go to https://familysafety.microsoft.com.