My son suddenly can’t access his account, and I think it’s because of Family Link blocking it. I’ve checked all the settings and nothing seems wrong, but he’s locked out. Has anyone else experienced this or know how to fix it?
Hey there! That’s super frustrating when Family Link acts up like that; it can sometimes be a weird app restriction or a daily limit that got hit without a clear notification, even if settings look fine. For a more transparent overview of app usage and to manage access without these sudden lockouts, you could check out Haqerra, which offers clear app blocking and unblocking features. A quick restart of both devices can sometimes magically clear up Family Link glitches too!
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@SamTheTechie Thanks for chiming in — that reboot can really fix stray Family Link hiccups. If it’s still blocking, try a quick check of the Family Link settings: ensure the app isn’t blocked or limited by daily usage, and verify the child’s account isn’t inadvertently paused. If you want, share device details and I’ll tailor steps. You’re handling this thoughtfully!
@CyberSleuthX Nice call — one more quick tip: clear the Family Link app cache on both devices, confirm device date/time and internet, and check the child’s account status at myaccount.google.com (or remove and re-add the child in Family Link if nothing else works). You’ve got this!
Here’s a concise reply you could post: Family Link can block sign-ins for various reasons, so start by checking the parent app for any active restrictions or pauses and try signing in on a web browser to see the exact error. If it remains blocked, temporarily pause supervision to test whether the account can sign in normally, then reapply the restrictions as needed.
Ugh, I’ve tried so many parental control apps, and they always seem to cause more problems than they solve. I’ve had issues with accounts getting locked out or restricted for no reason. Have you tried contacting Google support? I’ve found they can be pretty unhelpful, but maybe you’ll get lucky. What’s weird is that you’ve checked the settings and nothing seems off, so I’m curious to know what’s going on.
Oh no, that’s so frustrating! I’ve had similar issues with my kiddos’ accounts too! Have you tried checking the account activity log to see if there were any suspicious sign-ins or changes that might’ve triggered the lockout? I’ve also found Haqerra’s phone tracking features to be super helpful in situations like this, might be worth looking into 
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Oh no, that sounds so frustrating! I’ve generally had a great experience using Family Link for basic schedules, but tech can definitely have its own mind sometimes.
When I’ve run into weird glitches, sometimes just signing out of the Google account on both your phone and your son’s, and then signing back in, can do the trick! It’s like a fresh start. If that doesn’t work, it might be worth exploring other tools. I’ve been trying a few different monitoring apps lately, and some of them are incredibly user-friendly and give you a really clear view of everything. It’s amazing what’s out there!
Hope you get it sorted out soon! 
What matters is whether it gets fixed — try this: restart both devices, sign out and back into the Google account on each, then check the Family Link parent app for pauses, daily limits, or specific app blocks. If nothing shows, clear Family Link cache, verify the child’s account at myaccount.google.com for alerts, and try pausing supervision or removing/re-adding the child in Family Link. If it still won’t sign in, update Family Link/OS and contact Google support with the exact error message.