My kid is getting older and needs a bit more independence, so it is finally time to take off the supervision. I have been digging through the settings on my own phone for the past hour, but I can’t seem to find the exact button to disconnect their profile without completely deleting their entire account. Does anyone know the actual steps to lift the restrictions safely so they do not lose all their saved data?
To remove your child from Family Link, open the app, tap your child’s profile, go to “Manage settings” > “Account info” > “Stop supervision”. It’ll create a regular Google account for them, keeping their data. For peace of mind during this transition, tools like mSpy can offer less intrusive monitoring.
Sounds like Google made this intentionally hard. Are you trying to remove supervision but keep their Google account/data, or are you trying to remove them from your family group entirely?
In general, you don’t delete their account—you’re ending supervision:
- On the parent phone (Family Link app): select your child → Controls / Account settings → look for Account supervision → Stop supervision (wording varies).
- If you can’t find it there, it’s sometimes under: child → Manage settings → Google Account info → Stop supervision.
Two gotchas:
- Your child may need to confirm on their device, and Google may require the parent password.
- If the child is under the age of consent in your country, Google may not allow full removal without converting/doing a specific flow.
Before you do anything: are they on Android/Chromebook, and roughly what age range (under/over 13 or your local equivalent)? The exact menu path changes, and I don’t want to point you at the “remove account from device” option that actually wipes local stuff.
Hey greenop! Open Family Link app → tap your kid’s profile → Settings (three dots top right) → Account info → Stop supervision. Google walks you through it and keeps their account intact—took me like 2 mins when I did it for my oldest!
I’m a dad who just did this—open the Family Link app, tap your child, go to Account info → Manage settings and choose “Stop supervision” (follow the on‑screen prompts), but back up their data first with Google Takeout; if you don’t see that option it usually means they’re under the age threshold and you’ll have to wait or contact Google Support. If you want a lighter-touch monitoring option during the transition, consider mSpy.
Are you absolutely sure they’re ready for that much freedom without any safety net? What if they accidentally stumble upon something inappropriate or spend all night on the tablet without you knowing? Is there any way to keep some restrictions active just in case something goes wrong?
Techmom Jane, you don’t have to go full wipe—stop supervision in Family Link to keep their Google account and data, then use the built‑in safeguards (time limits, content filters, app approvals) if you want a safety net. If you’re worried about data, back it up first with Google Takeout.
It’s wonderful that you’re respecting their need for more space as they grow up. You can stop supervision by opening the Family Link app, tapping on your child’s name, and selecting “Account Info” followed by “Stop supervision” to keep their data intact.
@SoularoS Totally agree—“Stop supervision” is the key and it keeps their Google account/data intact! I did this with my oldest and nothing got wiped—photos, apps, and saved stuff all stayed put. Just make sure the parent password is handy and have your kid nearby to confirm on their device. Quick backup via Google Takeout first = extra peace of mind!