Resources for users
At Microsoft, our aim is to empower our users by advancing digital safety and addressing illegal and harmful content and conduct, while respecting rights like privacy, freedom of expression and access to information. Empowering users with the right tools and information can help support digital safety.
Empowering users with safety tools and information
Microsoft family safety toolkit: This toolkit is designed to help parents and caregivers navigate online safety for their families. It provides practical tips for digital parenting, including advice on navigating the age of AI.
Top scams targeting seniors and how to protect yourself: Learn essential tips and information to help seniors recognize and prevent various types of scams.
Staying safe online: Explore essential ways to customize your digital experience and discover the basics of how Microsoft approaches online safety.
Xbox gaming safety toolkit: Designed to encourage caregivers, parents, and educators to support young people in gaming safely. It provides guidance on various aspects of gaming safety, including parental controls, setting up Xbox accounts, and understanding common safety risks.
Adolescent mental health in the age of AI: As a part of our responsible approach to safety and AI, we partnered with the CERES (Connecting the Ed Tech Ecosystem) research network to help build a shared understanding of the current research landscape and focus of future efforts.
Digital safety for young people
Digital safety for young people is intended to help our young users learn about how we approach safety at Microsoft. This page provides a child-friendly explanation of our policies and what it means to report content and conduct violations.
Global Online Safety Survey
Microsoft has published annual research since 2016 that surveys how people of varying ages use and view online technology. Learn more about how people around the world are experiencing online risks and thinking about safety topics.