Microsoft Family help

Getting started with Microsoft Family Safety

Connect and protect your family everywhere you go – together or apart – with Microsoft Family Safety.

Use Microsoft Family to encourage healthy online habits and manage busy schedules

Set up content filters

Keep your family safer by filtering out inappropriate content on their websites, searches, apps and games.

Manage website settings and web and search filters to protect your family from inappropriate content

Set screen time limits across devices

Encourage healthy digital habits by setting screen time limits on family members’ devices.

Balance your family's time online and set screen time limits

Learn more about Kid's Mode in Microsoft Edge

Enjoy peace of mind and make sure family members only see safe content when you set up Kids Mode in Microsoft Edge.

Set up a browsing mode designed for children to safely explore the web

Share Microsoft 365

Share premium features with up to five family members by linking them to your Microsoft 365 subscription.

Share your M365 family subscription with others and manage invitations and more

Share photos with your family

Share instant access to photos and important files with family when you upload them to OneDrive.

Stay in touch with friends and family and share photos, videos, and files

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Plan events together

Never miss a moment – coordinate important dates with family members in Outlook calendars

Use Outlook to share your calendar with others

Plan ahead with templates

Planning made simple - set up events, schedules, ideas and more with Microsoft planner and tracker templates.

Get customizable templates to take your project to the next level

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A family's quick guide to Microsoft Education

Get familiar with the best Microsoft tools and features for every student’s educational experience.

Discover how kids can use Office 365 to stay on top of school, talk to teachers, and do schoolwork remotely

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Student help center

Support for students learning with Microsoft.

Explore ways for students to make the most of Microsoft tools and get other useful tips

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Learning accessibility

Microsoft strives to empower learners of all ages and abilities

Get started with Sway and find tools that support all learners

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Minecraft for school and home

Help your student blend learning with fun in Minecraft!

Learn and play with Minecraft, and find family resources and a parent's guide

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Family-friendly websites

Explore our list of awesome websites that are fun for the whole family!

Check out kid-friendly websites to keep your family entertained

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Get creative

Try these fun activities and projects for new challenges anywhere, anytime.

Explore interactive lessons, training, and other resources

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Better banking

Microsoft tips and tools for getting ahead financially and boosting your bank account.

Build healthy financial habits to manage and grow your finances

Stay calm, play on

Get the most out of gaming – see our tips for connecting and destressing while you play!

Learn how video games can help with relaxation and build social skills