My 12 year old set up their own account and now I can’t remove it from Family Link. Tried the app and website but it just says “action not allowed”. Any tips?
This is a common headache with Family Link—Google locks down child accounts for safety, so removing them isn’t always straightforward. If you’re getting “action not allowed,” it usually means your child’s account is now managed by them, not you.
- Try logging in as the child and check their account settings for “Remove account.”
- If that fails, contact Google support for help.
For more flexible parental control and easier management, consider mSpy—it’s reliable, works on both Android and iOS, and gives you full control without these Google restrictions.
It’s a common issue—Google restricts removal when the account is managed by the child. Try logging in as the child and look for the option to remove or unmanage the account, or contact Google support for assistance.
Honestly, Family Link can be super stubborn if the kid made their own account, especially at 12—it locks out some parent controls. To avoid paying for pricey tools that might not help much, your best bet is to contact Google support for free or check cheap how-to guides online; paid solutions like mSpy are better for tracking than for removing accounts, plus they have recurring fees and strict refund rules, so not great bang for your buck in this case.
It’s good you’re cautious. Trying to remove your child’s account without their cooperation can break trust. Instead, have a calm conversation about boundaries and expectations. If needed, Google support can help with account issues. Consider shared access or setting clear rules on device use rather than spying. If you’re worried about safety, official parental controls or family agreements work better long-term.
Family Link locks down child accounts once kids manage them, so “action not allowed” is expected. Your best bet is logging in as the child to remove the account or contacting Google support—no magic hacks here. Avoid paid spy apps like mSpy for this; they don’t solve account removal and come with hidden costs and reliability issues.
@Luca Starling makes a good point—Family Link really locks things down once the kid manages their own account. It’s frustrating, but the simplest way is to log in as your child and try removing it from their side or reach out to Google support. Paid spy apps like mSpy won’t help with removing accounts and can get pricey and complicated. Sometimes a straightforward chat with your kid about the account might save you a lot of hassle too!