How to Set Up iCloud Family Sharing on an iPhone
Open your iPhone's Settings., Scroll to the fourth group of options and select iTunes & App Store. , Tap your Apple ID., Tap View Apple ID., Type in your Apple ID password., Select Payment Information. , Select a payment type., Scroll to the "Card...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.
Do so by tapping the grey gear icon on one of your Home screens (it might also be in a folder named "Utilities"). -
Step 2: Scroll to the fourth group of options and select iTunes & App Store.
, This is at the top of the page.
If you aren't signed into your Apple ID on this iPhone, you'll tap Sign In here instead. , If you weren't signed into your Apple ID, you'll have to type in your Apple ID email address and password first. , If you have Touch ID enabled, you can use your fingerprint to view your account settings here. ,, Valid options include the following:
Visa MasterCard Amex Discover , These include the following:
Your card number Your card's security code Your card's expiration date , If the information here is inconsistent with your current billing address, you'll need to update the pertinent information. , This is in the top right corner of your screen.
You can now set up Family Sharing. , You may have to tap Done again, and then < Settings, to do so. , This is in the fourth group of options. , If you aren't already signed into your iCloud account, you'll need to do so by tapping Sign In and then entering your Apple ID with the accompanying password. ,, By doing so, you take on the responsibility of "Family Organizer"
meaning all account payments and authorizations will go through your account. ,, If you'd rather leave your location anonymous for now, select Not Now instead. , To do this, you'll need to have at least one other family member who has both an iPhone and a working Apple ID.,, This is in the top right corner of your screen. , After sending your invite, your selected family member will have to accept your invitation in order for them to join your Family Sharing account. -
Step 3: Tap your Apple ID.
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Step 4: Tap View Apple ID.
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Step 5: Type in your Apple ID password.
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Step 6: Select Payment Information.
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Step 7: Select a payment type.
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Step 8: Scroll to the "Card Details" section and enter your card details.
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Step 9: Verify your billing information.
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Step 10: Tap Done.
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Step 11: Return to the Settings menu.
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Step 12: Tap iCloud.
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Step 13: Tap Set Up Family Sharing.
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Step 14: Tap Get Started.
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Step 15: Tap Continue.
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Step 16: Tap Continue again.
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Step 17: Tap Share Your Location.
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Step 18: Tap Add Family Member.
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Step 19: Type your family member's email address into the provided field.
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Step 20: Tap Next.
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Step 21: Follow your phone's on-screen instructions.
Detailed Guide
Do so by tapping the grey gear icon on one of your Home screens (it might also be in a folder named "Utilities").
, This is at the top of the page.
If you aren't signed into your Apple ID on this iPhone, you'll tap Sign In here instead. , If you weren't signed into your Apple ID, you'll have to type in your Apple ID email address and password first. , If you have Touch ID enabled, you can use your fingerprint to view your account settings here. ,, Valid options include the following:
Visa MasterCard Amex Discover , These include the following:
Your card number Your card's security code Your card's expiration date , If the information here is inconsistent with your current billing address, you'll need to update the pertinent information. , This is in the top right corner of your screen.
You can now set up Family Sharing. , You may have to tap Done again, and then < Settings, to do so. , This is in the fourth group of options. , If you aren't already signed into your iCloud account, you'll need to do so by tapping Sign In and then entering your Apple ID with the accompanying password. ,, By doing so, you take on the responsibility of "Family Organizer"
meaning all account payments and authorizations will go through your account. ,, If you'd rather leave your location anonymous for now, select Not Now instead. , To do this, you'll need to have at least one other family member who has both an iPhone and a working Apple ID.,, This is in the top right corner of your screen. , After sending your invite, your selected family member will have to accept your invitation in order for them to join your Family Sharing account.
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