. Microsoft’s authenticator app (available on windows, android, and ios) is an excellent companion for 2fa on xbox. Instead of having to check your emails or copy a code sent in a text message, you can just use the app. from venturebeat.com Instead of having to check your emails or copy a code sent in a text message, you can just use the app. On xbox one and xbox series x/s, parental controls for a child's account can only be managed under a family manager's account, or by using the xbox family app on a smartphone or tablet. Switch back to the microsoft account.