To delete a Google family group, the family manager needs to use the Family Link app on an Android device. This action will dissolve the group and impact all shared Google services and content for its members.
Deleting Your Google Family Group
As the family manager, you have the ability to delete your Google family group. This process is primarily done through the Google Family Link app on an Android device.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding, ensure you are the family manager, as only the family manager can initiate the deletion of a Google family group. Also, be aware that deleting the group will stop all shared services and remove access to shared content for all members.
Step-by-Step Guide on Android (Family Link App)
Follow these steps to delete your Google family group using the Family Link app:
- Open the Family Link App: On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Family Link app.
- Access Family Management: In the top-left corner, tap the Menu icon (usually three horizontal lines), then select Manage family.
- Initiate Deletion: In the "Delete family group" section, select Delete family group.
- Enter Your Password: To confirm your identity, enter your Google account password.
- Confirm Deletion: Tap Delete to finalize the process.
This action will permanently remove your Google family group.
What Happens When You Delete a Family Group?
Deleting a Google family group has several important consequences for all members:
- Loss of Shared Services: All shared Google services, such as Google Play Family Library, YouTube Premium family plan, Google One storage, and Google Play Pass, will cease for all members.
- Content Access Changes: Family members will lose access to content purchased or subscribed to using the family payment method.
- Supervised Accounts: If there are supervised accounts (children under 13 or the applicable age in your country) in the group, their accounts will be deleted unless they are moved to another family group or have their supervision removed within a specific timeframe.
- Family Payment Method: The family payment method will no longer be available for shared purchases.
- Future Purchases: Members can still make purchases using their individual payment methods.
- Google Play Family Library: All content shared via the Google Play Family Library will become inaccessible to other family members.
For more detailed information on the implications, you can refer to Google's official support pages.
Important Considerations
- Family Manager Role: Only the individual designated as the family manager can delete the family group.
- Notification: Family members are typically notified when the family group is dissolved.
- Re-creating a Group: If you need to, you can create a new family group later, but you may be subject to waiting periods after leaving or deleting a family group before joining or creating another.
Summary of Family Group Deletion
To help you understand the process and its implications at a glance, here's a quick summary:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Who Can Delete? | Only the Family Manager. |
| Method | Via the Google Family Link app on an Android device. |
| Key Steps | 1. Open Family Link app. 2. Menu > Manage family. 3. Delete family group. 4. Enter password. 5. Tap Delete. |
| Impact on Services | All shared Google services (Family Library, YouTube Premium, Google One, etc.) will stop for all members. |
| Impact on Accounts | Supervised accounts may be deleted if not managed properly; all members lose access to shared content. |
| Required Info | Your Google account password for confirmation. |
| Reversibility | Deletion is permanent. A new family group would need to be created, possibly after a waiting period. |
