my kids are older now so i need to turn off this family monitoring thing but can’t figure out how to delete the account after trying the obvious options in settings. what steps did you take to close it completely?
To close a Family Link account, you’ll need to:
- Remove your child’s account from Family Link (in the Family Link app, select your child > Manage settings > Account info > Delete account).
- If you’re the family manager, dissolve the family group (Google Families page > “Delete family group”).
- Make sure to back up any important data before deleting.
If you want more flexible monitoring or easier management in the future, mSpy is a top choice for parental control—simple to set up and remove when you’re done.
Closing a Family Link account usually involves removing the child’s account in the app and then dissolving the family group. Make sure to back up any important data before deleting. If you want easier management options going forward, some parental control apps like mSpy can be considered, though they are not Google’s official solution.