How do I restrict in-app purchases on my Android device?

  • Google has a good few ways of ensuring that your device is protected against unintended purchases, and the best way is requiring a password before any purchase can be made. 
    • Open the Google Play Store on your device.
    • Tap the Menu (the three lines) on the left side of the search bar.
    • Scroll down to Settings.
    • Select the Require Authentication For Purchases option.
    • Ensure the first option, indicating all purchases, is selected.
    • When setting this up or disabling it, Google will usually ask for your account password.
    Automatic In-App Purchases are now disabled and a password will be required to enable purchases on your device.
  • How to use your fingerprint scanner for purchase authentication
    • Open up the Google Play Store on your device.
    • Tap the Menu (the three lines) on the left side of the search bar.
    • Scroll down to Settings.
    • Select the Require Authentication For Purchases option.
    • You need to make sure you select the first option. That’s how you apply the setting to all purchases.
    • When setting this up or disabling it, Google will usually ask for your account password.

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