Xbox Game Request Approval

You can approve or deny game requests through the Microsoft Family Safety app on iOS or Android, or via the family.microsoft.com web portal. When your child attempts to purchase or install a game on their Xbox console or the Microsoft Store, a notification appears on your device where you can approve or deny the request in real time without needing to be at the Xbox.

If you don't respond, the request remains pending and the child cannot install or purchase the game until a parent or organizer in the Microsoft Family group explicitly approves it. There is no automatic approval after a timeout period — the request simply stays in a waiting state until acted upon.

Yes, if content restrictions are set on your child's Xbox account, even free-to-play titles like Fortnite and Roblox may require approval depending on the age and content limits you've configured. Once approved, the child can download and play the game, but you may also want to manage in-game purchase permissions separately since those microtransactions fall under spending limits.

Yes, if your child's account has content restrictions enabled, requesting to install a Game Pass title like Minecraft or Sea of Thieves will trigger the same approval flow as a paid purchase. The parent receives the request through the Microsoft Family Safety app and can approve the installation regardless of whether the game is a purchase or included with the Game Pass subscription.