If you’re the family manager in the family group, you can choose purchase approval settings for any member. If you're a parent in the family group, you can choose the purchase approval settings for family members whose accounts are managed with Family Link.
 

On an Android Device:

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Play Store app.
2. In the top left, tap "Menu" and then "Account" and then "Family" and then "Manage family members".
3. Tap a family member's name.
4. Tap "Purchase" approvals.
5. Select "All content, "Only paid content", "Only in-app purchases", or "No approval required".
 

On a Computer:

1. On your computer, visit the Google Play My Account page.
2. Click Family Group.
3. Click a family member's name.
5. Select "All content, "Only paid content", "Only in-app purchases", or "No approval required".
 

Approve or deny requests

If you're a parent in a family group, you can approve or deny requests for content from Google Play. When a purchase is completed, the family manager gets an email receipt.
 

Paid Content:

1. When a family member makes a purchase, they'll see a screen that asks for your password.
2. Review the request.
3. To approve it, enter your Google Account password on their device.
4. Tap "Approve".
 

Free Content:

If parental approval for Google Play content is required for a child whose Google account is managed with Family Link, they'll see a screen with two options when they try to download or access content:
 

Ask in a Message:
1. You'll get a notification on your phone.
2. Review the request. To see more details, tap the request or the name of the app.
3. Tap Approve or Deny.
Note: If you turn off notifications for the Family Link app or the Play Store app, you won't get notified when there's a request.

Ask Now: 
1. You'll review the request on your child's device.
2. To approve it, enter your Google Account password on their device.
3. Tap Approve.