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Verizon Family - Add, Edit or Remove Guardian / Dependent / Member Roles

Here's how to add family members and edit / change roles using the Verizon Family parent app on your device.
  • Guardian devices can monitor activity and contacts and manage limits for Dependent lines.
  • Only 4 devices can be set as Guardians. The account owner and the account managers are the primary Guardians by default.
  • To perform the steps below, you need to:
    • Ensure the Family app is installed on the Guardian device.
    • Sign in to the app using a My Verizon user ID or mobile number that has Account Owner or Manager access privileges.
    • Ensure the Dependent device is powered off prior to adding or removing blocks, restrictions, limits, etc.
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  1. From the Verizon Family app, tap the
    Family Profiles tab
    .
  2. Tap the
    Invite button
    .
  3. Create a new profile and choose the desired role.
  4. Tap the desired mobile number for the profile.
    To enable someone as a Guardian, they must be 18 or older and on the My Verizon account.
    A Member, must be 18 or older and doesn't need to be on the My Verizon account. Members can be allowed parental controls by a Guardian.
    To enable someone as a Dependent, they must be on the Verizon account.
Roles can't be edited. To change a user's role, delete the existing profile and create a new profile with the applicable role.
  1. From the Verizon Family app, tap the
    Family Profiles tab
    .
  2. Select the family member you want to edit.
  3. Edit any available fields.
    The fields vary based on role.
    • Display name
    • Time zone
    • Date of birth
      Only available for dependents
  1. From the Verizon Family app, tap the
    Family Profiles tab
    .
  2. Tap the desired family member.
  3. Tap
    Delete Profile
    .
  4. Tap
    Remove
    .