How to Allow Multiplayer on Microsoft Family
In today’s digital age, multiplayer gaming has become an integral part of the gaming experience, especially for families who enjoy spending quality time together. Microsoft Family, a feature available on various Microsoft platforms, allows parents to manage their children’s gaming activities and monitor their screen time. However, to fully enjoy the benefits of multiplayer gaming within the family, you need to ensure that the multiplayer settings are properly configured. In this article, we will guide you through the steps on how to allow multiplayer on Microsoft Family.
Step 1: Set up Microsoft Family
Before you can enable multiplayer gaming for your family, you need to have a Microsoft Family account. If you haven’t already set up one, follow these steps:
1. Go to the Microsoft Family website (https://account.microsoft.com/family).
2. Sign in with your Microsoft account.
3. Click on “Add a family member” and follow the prompts to invite family members to join the family group.
Once your family members are added to the group, you can start managing their gaming activities.
Step 2: Configure parental controls
To allow multiplayer gaming for your children, you need to configure the parental controls settings. Here’s how to do it:
1. On the Microsoft Family website, click on the name of the child whose gaming activities you want to manage.
2. Go to the “Gaming” tab.
3. Under “Allow multiplayer,” select “Yes” to enable multiplayer gaming for the child.
4. Choose the appropriate age rating for multiplayer games, ensuring that the games are age-appropriate for your child.
Step 3: Enable multiplayer settings on the game console or PC
After configuring the parental controls, you need to enable multiplayer settings on the game console or PC where the games will be played. Here’s how to do it for different platforms:
For Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S:
1. Go to the Xbox dashboard.
2. Navigate to “Settings” > “General” > “Privacy and online safety.”
3. Select “Family” and then “Manage family settings.”
4. Choose the child’s profile and go to “Gaming privacy.”
5. Under “Allow multiplayer,” select “Yes.”
For Windows 10 or Windows 11:
1. Open the Microsoft Store app.
2. Click on the “Profile” icon in the upper-right corner.
3. Select “Your family” and then “Manage family settings.”
4. Choose the child’s profile and go to “Gaming.”
5. Under “Allow multiplayer,” select “Yes.”
For PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5:
1. Go to the PlayStation settings.
2. Navigate to “Parental Controls/Family Management” > “Family Management.”
3. Select the child’s account and go to “Privacy and online safety.”
4. Under “Allow multiplayer,” select “Yes.”
Step 4: Test the multiplayer settings
After enabling multiplayer settings for your child, it’s essential to test the settings to ensure everything is working correctly. Have your child log in to their account and try to join a multiplayer game with friends or family members. If the game joins successfully, you have successfully allowed multiplayer on Microsoft Family.
By following these steps, you can easily allow multiplayer gaming for your family within the Microsoft Family settings. Enjoy your gaming experience with your loved ones and make the most of the multiplayer features available on your favorite games.
