How to Create an Apple ID for Children
Open your iOS device’s settings., Scroll down and tap iCloud., Tap Set Up Family Sharing.,Tap Get Started., Tap Continue to use confirm that you want to be the organizer for this family., Tap Continue to make your iTunes and App Store purchases...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iOS device’s settings.
Do this by tapping the gear icon on one of the device’s home screens.
You may see it inside of a folder called Utilities., You may have to scroll down a few times to find it., When you set up Family Sharing, you become the family “organizer,” which means you can add a child account for which you’ll have full administrative control.,, If you see a different account listed than your own, click the link at the bottom that says “Not or want to use a different ID?” and then sign in. , Now you won’t have to pay for the same app twice if you want it on multiple family members’ devices., This is required to prove that you’re an adult.If you’ve already entered your credit card information, tap Continue to confirm that you want to use the card on file. , This allows other members of your family to see your whereabouts in Find My Friends.
When finished, you’ll return to the Family screen.
If you don’t want to share your location, tap Not Now. , You may have to scroll down to locate it.,,,,, This is the name your child will use to sign in to Apple devices and services.,, When enabled, iTunes or App Store purchases your child attempts to make will require your permission., Only family members will see your child’s location.If you don’t want to enable location sharing for your child, tap Not Now instead. , Once this step is complete, your child’s account is ready to use.
Your child can now sign in to any Apple device or service with their new Apple ID. -
Step 2: Scroll down and tap iCloud.
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Step 3: Tap Set Up Family Sharing.
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Step 4: Tap Get Started.
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Step 5: Tap Continue to use confirm that you want to be the organizer for this family.
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Step 6: Tap Continue to make your iTunes and App Store purchases available to the family.
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Step 7: Enter your credit card information.
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Step 8: Tap Share Your Location.
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Step 9: Tap the blue Create an Apple ID for a Child link.
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Step 10: Enter the child’s birth date and tap Next.
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Step 11: Tap Agree to accept the Parental Disclosure.
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Step 12: Verify your credit card information and tap Next.
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Step 13: Enter your child’s name and tap Next.
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Step 14: Enter an Apple ID for your child and tap Next.
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Step 15: Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a new password and security questions.
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Step 16: Make sure “Ask to Buy” is on and tap Next.
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Step 17: Tap Share Locationso your child’s location appears in Find My Friends.
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Step 18: Tap Agree to accept the Terms and Conditions.
Detailed Guide
Do this by tapping the gear icon on one of the device’s home screens.
You may see it inside of a folder called Utilities., You may have to scroll down a few times to find it., When you set up Family Sharing, you become the family “organizer,” which means you can add a child account for which you’ll have full administrative control.,, If you see a different account listed than your own, click the link at the bottom that says “Not or want to use a different ID?” and then sign in. , Now you won’t have to pay for the same app twice if you want it on multiple family members’ devices., This is required to prove that you’re an adult.If you’ve already entered your credit card information, tap Continue to confirm that you want to use the card on file. , This allows other members of your family to see your whereabouts in Find My Friends.
When finished, you’ll return to the Family screen.
If you don’t want to share your location, tap Not Now. , You may have to scroll down to locate it.,,,,, This is the name your child will use to sign in to Apple devices and services.,, When enabled, iTunes or App Store purchases your child attempts to make will require your permission., Only family members will see your child’s location.If you don’t want to enable location sharing for your child, tap Not Now instead. , Once this step is complete, your child’s account is ready to use.
Your child can now sign in to any Apple device or service with their new Apple ID.
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