We couldn’t connect to Microsoft family right now

It is possible to add all your family members under what Windows offers as a Microsoft family. These accounts can be seamlessly added to the computer without creating it manually like other accounts. However, at times, Windows 11/10 can give an error saying “We can’t connect to Microsoft family at the moment, so your family on this device might not be up to date.” or  “We couldn’t connect to Microsoft family right now, so your family device may not be up to date“. Here is how you fix that problem.

We couldn’t connect to Microsoft family right now, so your family on this device might not be up to date

The error shows up under Settings > Accounts > Family and other accounts. Here you can choose to add members and allow them to sign-in. But instead, you get an error that Windows cannot connect to Microsoft Family.  I believe that this is because Windows 11/10 is not able to associate the current account with Microsoft Family. If you face this issue, try the following suggestions:

1. Restart PC and try once
2. Use a Microsoft Account
3. Switch Microsoft account to local and back to Microsoft account or add another Microsoft account
4. Run Internet Connections troubleshooter
5. Run the Microsoft Account Troubleshooter

1] Restart PC and try once

Restart your PC and router, then try once to see if that works.

2] Use a Microsoft account

You will receive the error message when you try to access this feature with a local admin account. The error becomes apparent since the local account is not associated with a Microsoft account. You must convert the local account into a Microsoft account and add your family.

3] Switch Microsoft account to local and back to Microsoft account or add another Microsoft account

It is the same thing as above, but if your Microsoft account has the same problem, you have two choices.

• Switch the current account to local, and then back to Microsoft account.
• Or you can add another Microsoft account, who is also a parent in the Family account, and then add then use that account to add other family members.

4] Run Internet Connections troubleshooter

Run Internet Connections troubleshooter and see if that helps.

5] Run the Microsoft Account Troubleshooter

You may try the Microsoft Account Troubleshooter, and see if it helps you.

We hope something here helps you.

Why can’t I connect to Microsoft Family Windows?

To resolve connection issues with Microsoft Family on Windows, open a webpage to ensure your device has an active internet connection. Additionally, check the status of Microsoft services to see if they are temporarily down. Addressing these factors can help restore connectivity.

How do I completely disable Microsoft family?

To completely disable Microsoft Family, open the Services window, find “Microsoft Family Features,” right-click and select Properties. Change the Startup type to “Disabled,” then click Apply. This ensures Microsoft Family Features won’t run automatically.