Managed Accounts
A parent or guardian looks after an account for a child or family member — so they have their place in the family from the start.
What are Managed Accounts?
A managed account is an account that a parent or guardian manages on behalf of someone who can't manage their own account — typically a child. The guardian sets up and looks after the account, giving the family member age-appropriate access to A2Me.
Because the guardian handles the profile and presence, the family member still has their place in the family network and family tree from day one. They're a full part of the family structure, even before they're old enough to manage an account themselves.
A managed account isn't permanent. When the person is ready to take it over, they can claim the account and manage it themselves — keeping their history and their place in the family along the way.
Why It Matters
Children are part of the family long before they're ready to manage an account of their own. Without a way to include them, they're left out of the family tree and the shared memories being built around them.
Managed accounts let a parent or guardian include a child safely, with age-appropriate access and a trusted adult looking after the account. The family member has their place in the family from the start — and when they're ready, they can claim the account and take it over themselves.
How It Works
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Create a managed account
Create a managed account for a child or family member who can't manage their own account yet.
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Manage on their behalf
Manage their profile and presence on their behalf, with age-appropriate access.
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Keep their place in the family tree
They keep their place in the family network and family tree alongside the rest of the family.
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Hand the account over
When they're ready, they can claim the account and manage it themselves.
Example Usage
Scenario: Priya and Sam want their young daughter Ava to be part of the family on A2Me, but she's far too young to manage an account.
Priya creates a managed account for Ava and looks after it on her behalf. She sets up Ava's profile with age-appropriate access, so Ava takes her place in the family tree right alongside her parents, grandparents, and cousins.
As Ava grows up, the family network grows around her. She's connected to relatives and included in the family's shared memories, even though a trusted adult is managing the account for her.
Years later, when Ava is ready to take over, she claims the account and manages it herself — keeping the place in the family tree she's had all along.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a managed account?
A managed account is an account that a parent or guardian sets up and looks after on behalf of someone who can't manage their own account — typically a child. The guardian handles the profile and presence while the family member still has their place in the family network and family tree.
Who is a managed account for?
Managed accounts are designed for family members who can't manage an account on their own yet — most often children. The guardian gives them age-appropriate access so they can be part of the family while a trusted adult looks after their account.
Who controls a managed account?
The parent or guardian who sets up the account controls it. They manage the profile and the family member's presence on their behalf, deciding what's appropriate. This keeps the account safe while the person is too young to manage it themselves.
Can the person take over the account later?
Yes. A managed account can later be claimed by the person it belongs to. When they're ready, they can take it over and manage it themselves — without losing their history or their place in the family tree.
Does a managed account appear in the family tree?
Yes. A managed account keeps its place in the family network and family tree, just like any other account. The family member is a full part of the family structure even though a guardian is looking after the account on their behalf.
How is a managed account different from a regular account?
The difference is who manages it. A regular account is run by the person it belongs to, while a managed account is set up and looked after by a parent or guardian on someone else's behalf, with age-appropriate access. When the person is ready, they can claim it and run it themselves.
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