My Xbox account wont let me change Privacy Settings just goes back to original values even after verifying my age

matt pyatt 150

My Xbox account wont let me change Privacy Settings it just goes back to original values even after verifying my age

Sydious 10 Reputation points

2026-02-11T05:25:08.91+00:00

Exactly the same thing happening to me, it defaults back to restricted settings regardless of whether I change them through my console, app, or Microsoft account. Tried everything. If you find a solution please say
シシ 5 Reputation points

2026-02-11T09:56:45.0766667+00:00

Verified my age last night. Still can’t access certain games and still can’t use discord because of my privacy settings. changed them and they won’t even save.
◥꧁ད ॐe̶u̶ ̶d̶e̶p̶t̶h̶ ॐ ཌ꧂◤ ™ 10 Reputation points

2026-02-11T17:17:32.57+00:00

verified my age, can’t access discord due to privacy settings, can’t access my games, and when i change privacy settings it reverts to the restricted settings, fix this asap.
Darjeeling Lol 25 Reputation points

2026-02-11T18:04:21.1866667+00:00

Same just reverts it even when I've verified my age on all possible places.
Dec Knowles 5 Reputation points

2026-02-11T18:54:40.4433333+00:00

Im having the same problem since 9pm last night I verified my age and now I cant play certain things on certain games and when I try and change the settings to alow me it just puts it back to the original settings I called up xbox support and tried to explain whats happening and he wasnt any help
Charlie 5 Reputation points

2026-02-11T23:07:27.4933333+00:00

couldn't go on online games but did the age check and was able to get on them all
chris mcewen 5 Reputation points

2026-02-12T16:06:41.7+00:00

I have this glitch and I've tried everything to factory reset, reset account, reset internet and other stuff but nothing works and its annoying cause there's a new strategy game out on roblox but i can't play it. I've had this glitch for 2 days and yes i did age thing and no im not in a family group thing. I've tried talking to xbox support but got no info about fixing this. Xbox please fix this glitch i just wanna play.
YcammyY 5 Reputation points

2026-02-13T05:16:35.6433333+00:00

Mine has been stuck like this for three days now. I cannot change my settings despite verifying, and i can’t play certain games or see anyone messaging either. This needs fixed as soon as possible, i’ve troubleshooted and tried every possible way so all i can do is wait for the servers to be fixed.
chris mcewen 5 Reputation points

2026-02-13T18:19:39.5866667+00:00

They fixed finally
Peter Allan 20 Reputation points

2026-02-13T18:26:29.56+00:00

Not fixed for me
Jason 5 Reputation points

2026-02-19T15:08:44.4066667+00:00

Should work both for changing your privacy settings and playing games so I hope this helps out anyone.
Just James 20 Reputation points

2026-06-11T02:59:51.7066667+00:00

I don’t understand what is going on! I am still having the exact same problem since yesterday. I tried for 8 hours to fix this. Been on forums, tried to get help from Xbox which was useless, the ai just kept telling me the same info. I’ve hard reset, removed my account. There is no family settings here and I do not have a child. This is so frustrating, I want to play with other people outside of my Xbox friends.

has anyone had any luck?

oh I’m also age verified. (41 years old)
x x 0 Reputation points

2026-06-11T03:28:52.41+00:00

Same issue as above comment. OG account, over 10 yrs old. Verified age with picture, all accounts working but this one.

removed, re-added, hard reset, waiting. None of this has worked. I will try via web but doubt it
x x 0 Reputation points

2026-06-11T03:36:09.8433333+00:00

it didn’t work on web.

UPDATE: I had to contact a support agent. Basically I will be hearing back in 24-48 hours, my case had to be escalated because there is nothing on my end or the agents end that we could do to update and keep my settings.

if you’re having the same issue you will most likely have to contact an agent. Go through all the steps with them, which for me basically confirmed that the problem wasn’t on our end, so then it can be escalated higher and hopefully solved.

I’ll try to remember to return within 3 days to confirm is my account was fixed.
Just James 20 Reputation points

2026-06-11T04:29:45.8133333+00:00

I also tried the whole online, private browser reset it there. Nope. Tried it on phone, computer. On WiFi off WiFi. I also tried a false age reset.

i have done literally everything.

I am now in the middle of setting up a new Microsoft account, and adding my existing account to a family ffs! It shouldn’t have to be this difficult.

I couldn’t find a number to contact an agent anywhere. Do you have a number or website where you got it from. It’s my last resort before I throw the machine out the window.
x x 0 Reputation points

2026-06-12T15:55:33.28+00:00

Hey there James, so I just typed in Xbox Support and on the MS website you can chat to an AI help bot but I asked “can I speak to a real person?” It asked for my problem and then connected to me a real MS agent.

idk if I can post links here but on my phone rn I just typed in Xbox support and the top link is “Xbox - get more help” and the first thing on that page is the request a chat option.

Update: I haven’t got a email yet, I assume I’ll be getting one on Monday, I’m not sure if they work through weekends.

I’ll come back here to regularly update.
Star 0 Reputation points

2026-06-12T15:56:45.6066667+00:00

im also having this problem ive tried to change it on 3 different devices and nothing saved

i cant even find the email or anything for support just the dumb ai chat bot
Anonymous

2026-06-16T21:03:42.9933333+00:00

Im having the exact same problem.

All my settings are on "friends only". When i change them to "Everyone", they just revert back to friends only.

If i try switching my privacy profile to "Adult" instead of "custom" (just as a test)... I get an error message saying something like "there is a problem right now" and it reverts back to custom.

I can check my age verification status in my account online and it says (✅ Verified).

Its only on my profile. My friends privacy settings work just fine.

Whats the fix?
Just James 20 Reputation points

2026-06-17T00:02:06.4133333+00:00

The glitch on Xbox is that it is reverting your account to a child’s account. It’s needs the above fix to alter it
Hr 0 Reputation points

2026-06-17T01:24:14.73+00:00

I tried the family organiser method but when I try to change my main accounts privacy settings it’s showing the same error message. I just want to communicate with my teammates why’s this so hard 🥲
Jacko 0 Reputation points

2026-06-19T14:59:09.09+00:00

finally found a solution that worked!

sign out of your xbox/xbox app

on your microsoft account change your birthdate so you’re under 18, then change it back to the correct date

it will ask you to re verify your age when you sign back in, i’d recommend finding the original email with the yoti link as the app was glitchy and the camera wouldn’t work for me

after you’ve verified, log back in on your xbox and it should automatically change your privacy settings to adult and all should be back to normal!

hope this helps :)
h3xta 0 Reputation points

2026-06-19T21:18:33.9266667+00:00

Same problem here 4 days now trying to get this sorted. age verified account, setting after setting, round and round in a circle with the family app privacy settings. every xbox setting under the sun both console and desktop and app, log in, log in, log in, its just an utter mess for something that should be so simple. honestly it beyond frustrating at this point all i want to do is talk to my friends. impossible to talk or chat with a human. when did it stop being fun eh? am so done with this.
KeirStalin 5 Reputation points

2026-06-20T19:07:02.71+00:00

Have this same issue, My account is age verified so stupid you actually got to do that, Can't update settings it just refreshes back to normal. Crazy to think if you are under 18 you can't use any ingame chat whatsoever and it probably wont let you play some games. Keir stalin gotta go ruining gaming, ruining england, ruining privacy.
Dan Kitson 5 Reputation points

2026-06-28T18:47:37.9433333+00:00

I added my daughter profile to Family as an 'organiser' on the PC in my Microsoft account. I left the family group and she re-added me as a 'member'. Then we logged both our profiles into the Xbox console and using my daughters account I edited my 'member' account's privacy settings. That should work, as an Organiser should be able to edit a members settings but they still didn't save. Has to be a glitch. We've tried EVERYTHING!
dan nicholson 0 Reputation points

2026-08-03T13:32:54.5333333+00:00

ive just changed my privacy settings and they wont save, i cant use discord or any voice chats unless its my friends. This needs sorted ASAP
vasilije Djordjevic 0 Reputation points

2026-08-16T14:01:11.22+00:00

mine too i think my xbox account WeddedCast4113 it is cause of a child account

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Just James 20

Guys I did get it sorted! Do not fret! I had to contact Xbox support via the speak with a gamer chat function, you escalate the case and they call you back! It’s a glitch in the system that reverts your profile to child.

you have to change settings on Microsoft and add a ghost lead family organiser (with a different email to your account), you then have to add your problem account to the family group and then you change Xbox settings. It’s a really crappy process but it did work eventually. Took me 6 days to get fixed

jack 0 Reputation points

2026-06-17T14:27:24.3866667+00:00

hey i have been trying to do the ghost lead family organizer fix but i cant figure out where to go to change the xbox settings once i have added the problem account to the family and when i open the xbox settings page on a different tab the issue still occurs. if anyone knows what im doing wrong please lmk.
Jacko 0 Reputation points

2026-06-18T16:05:02.5666667+00:00

Unfortunately hasn’t worked for me, still resets the settings/receive error after doing everything
Random 0 Reputation points

2026-06-20T07:21:30.37+00:00

Could you specify what xbox settings you change specifically? Thanks!
Dan Kitson 5 Reputation points

2026-06-28T18:52:58.7+00:00

I did this but it still didn't work. My account is glitched, it has to be. I've changed my emails, done family group way, changed my age etc, etc, etc but it still doesn't save. You can't verify your account once it's been verified once. Absolute nightmare. I can't connect with my Achievement trackers online cause my profile is private coz of the privacy settings
Just James 20 Reputation points

2026-06-28T20:12:45.8733333+00:00

Hey Dan!!

you need to contact Xbox support and speak to someone and escalate the issue. They will call you and talk you through it. They need to reset it on their end. Nothing you will do will work. I know it seems like nothing will work but it will.

keep faith!

get onto them!

they said to me it was something that was happening with older Xbox accounts. I don’t know how old your account is, but good luck!😉
Dan Kitson 5 Reputation points

2026-07-19T18:44:23.8+00:00

Hey JJ! My Xbox account is old, goes back to 2006 when the 360 came out. I left Xbox for PlayStation for 10 years. Just got an Xbox series S, changed my gamer tag and I wanted to carru on where I left off and I encountered this nightmare. My daughter's account is fine, she's in our family group, she has an adult one and her settings change fine, both on the same console so it has to be my account alone that's glitched. Who do you contact exactly coz it's just bots with the same old answers on Xbox chat. Thanks man

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2026-02-10T21:59:22.0766667+00:00
If your Xbox account is not allowing you to change your privacy settings and keeps reverting to the original values, it could be due to several reasons:

Age Verification: Ensure that your age is correctly verified. If your account is still considered a child account (under 13 years), certain privacy settings may be restricted.

Account Linking: If your account is linked to a Microsoft account that has parental controls or restrictions, those settings might be overriding your changes. You may need to check the settings on the parent account.

System Glitches: Sometimes, system glitches can prevent changes from being saved. Try signing out and back into your account or restarting your console.

Network Issues: Ensure that you have a stable internet connection when trying to change settings, as connectivity issues can affect the ability to save changes.

Updates: Make sure your Xbox is updated to the latest version, as updates can sometimes fix bugs related to account settings.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider reaching out to Xbox Support for further assistance.

References:

Xbox Requirements and Store Policies for PC, Mobile, and Creators Program

Certification Tested Xbox Requirements for Xbox Console Games
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Gérard Oomens 131.3K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2026-02-10T22:38:20.44+00:00

Try Xbox support:

Why can’t I change my privacy settings?
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Mc Enroe 0 Reputation points

2026-02-12T19:36:16.6733333+00:00

Xbox support cant help. They more or less said "idk, ill figure it out later."
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Stew Sutherland 5 Reputation points

2026-02-11T17:02:00.8433333+00:00

I did the UK Age verification on Xbox website, my son can now access his games again.
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Peter Allan 20 Reputation points

2026-02-12T08:36:11.9233333+00:00

My son and I have the same issue. The privacy settings will not save. I age verified myself last night but it made no difference and when I go back in today I am no longer showing as she verified. Is there a thread somewhere I can follow relating to the new issue.
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My Xbox account wont let me change Privacy Settings just goes back to original values even after verifying my age

mine too i think my xbox account WeddedCast4113 it is cause of a child account

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