family safety

Helping families and educators support safer experiences and healthier habits on Windowswindows.com

Microsoft announced the Windows Age API, a set of platform calls (GetUserAgeRangeAsync, GetAgeVerificationStatusAsync, CheckAgeStatusAsync) that expose age signals from a Microsoft account while preserving privacy. The APIs let Windows apps deliver consistent, age‑appropriate experiences and reuse verified age status, with parental controls now highlighted during device setup.