From doing a little bit of digging I think it’s a Xbox side issue and has to do with the UK age verification system I think and they currently trying to fix it.
My Xbox account wont let me change Privacy Settings just goes back to original values even after verifying my age
My Xbox account wont let me change Privacy Settings it just goes back to original values even after verifying my age
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Peter Allan 15 Reputation points
2026-02-12T08:36:11.9233333+00:00 My son and I have the same issue. The privacy settings will not save. I age verified myself last night but it made no difference and when I go back in today I am no longer showing as she verified. Is there a thread somewhere I can follow relating to the new issue.
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Stew Sutherland 5 Reputation points
2026-02-11T17:02:00.8433333+00:00 I did the UK Age verification on Xbox website, my son can now access his games again.
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Gérard Oomens 123.5K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2026-02-10T22:38:20.44+00:00 Try Xbox support:
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AI answer
2026-02-10T21:59:22.0766667+00:00 If your Xbox account is not allowing you to change your privacy settings and keeps reverting to the original values, it could be due to several reasons:
- Age Verification: Ensure that your age is correctly verified. If your account is still considered a child account (under 13 years), certain privacy settings may be restricted.
- Account Linking: If your account is linked to a Microsoft account that has parental controls or restrictions, those settings might be overriding your changes. You may need to check the settings on the parent account.
- System Glitches: Sometimes, system glitches can prevent changes from being saved. Try signing out and back into your account or restarting your console.
- Network Issues: Ensure that you have a stable internet connection when trying to change settings, as connectivity issues can affect the ability to save changes.
- Updates: Make sure your Xbox is updated to the latest version, as updates can sometimes fix bugs related to account settings.
If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider reaching out to Xbox Support for further assistance.
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