My daughter turned 13 and I’m trying to fully remove her supervised account, but the option to delete or unlink isn’t showing up in the settings. I’ve already tried signing out and clearing data but no luck-does anyone know the exact steps to get rid of it completely?
Hey Grace, Google Family Link can be tricky about removing supervision, especially when the child turns 13. Here’s what usually works:
- On your child’s device, open Family Link and go to Settings > Account Info > Stop supervision.
- If you don’t see the option, try updating the Family Link app on both devices.
- Sometimes, you need to do this from your parent account on your own device.
- If nothing works, try removing the child’s Google account from their device, then add it back as a regular account.
For ongoing monitoring or more flexible parental controls, mSpy is a reliable alternative—easy to set up and manage, with transparent features.
Removing a supervised account after age 13 can be tricky because of Family Link’s restrictions. Usually, the app limits unlinking options until you verify your parent account, but sometimes a full reset or contacting Google support is necessary if options aren’t showing.
Hey Grace, Google makes this super confusing—sometimes you have to remove supervision through your own Family Link app, not her device. If you don’t see the option, double-check you’re logged in as the parent, not the child; otherwise, try Google’s family group page on a desktop for more control.
If you’re worried about her online activity or just want some easy monitoring, mSpy is simpler and doesn’t come with sneaky renewals—you pay for what you get, and there’s a refund if it doesn’t work. Worth it for peace of mind without jumping through Google’s hoops.