You can use your parent account password to do things like stop downtime or remove your child's Google account from their device if it's connected to the internet.
Unlock your child's device with a parent account password
- On your child's device, click Ask for more time.
- Enter the password for the parent's account used to supervise the child.
- If you don't see the password option: Make sure the child's device is turned on and connected to the internet.
- Click Next.
If you forget your Google account password, learn how to reset it here:
Unlock your child's device with parent access code
- To unlock your child's device, you can also use the parent access code. You get the code in the Family Link app
or on the web. You won’t receive this number through email or SMS.
or on the web. You won’t receive this number through email or SMS.Tips:
- Whether or not your child can control their own account settings doesn't change the settings themselves. It’s recommended for parents to make sure the settings are correct after they change this control.
- You can also manage these settings from g.co/YourFamily.
Get parent access code in the Family Link app
To go to this code directly in the app, tap the button below:
- On your device, open Family Link
- At the top left, select your child’s profile
Parent access code.
Parent access code.