Open new hotmail account for kids
Here's a step-by-step guide to creating a new Hotmail account for kids:
Note: Hotmail is now known as Outlook.com, but the process is similar.
Requirements:
- You need to be at least 13 years old to create a Hotmail account.
- You need a valid email address to verify your account.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Go to Outlook.com: Open a web browser and navigate to www.outlook.com.
- Click on "Create account": Click on the "Create account" button at the top right corner of the page.
- Choose your account type: Select "Personal" as your account type.
- Enter your child's information: Fill in your child's first and last name, birthdate, and gender.
- Choose a username: Enter a unique username (also known as a handle) for your child's account. This will be their email address.
- Create a password: Enter a strong and unique password for your child's account. Make sure to choose a password that is easy for your child to remember, but hard for others to guess.
- Enter your child's recovery email: Enter a valid email address where you can be reached in case your child forgets their password.
- Enter the verification code: Enter the verification code sent to your recovery email address.
- Set up account security: You'll be asked to set up account security questions and answers to help protect your child's account.
- Review and agree to terms: Review the terms of service and agree to them to complete the sign-up process.
Additional Tips:
- Make sure to set up account security measures, such as two-factor authentication, to protect your child's account.
- Consider setting up parental controls to limit your child's access to certain features and content.
- Teach your child about online safety and etiquette, and encourage them to use their account responsibly.
- Consider setting up a family account or a shared account with your child to help them learn about email and online communication.
Remember to always supervise your child when they're using their email account, and teach them how to use it safely and responsibly.