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Can I use my daughter's existent Apple ID in Family Sharing?

Hey,

im trying to set up family sharing for my child. She already has an existing ID, can I use this or do I need to make a new ID to set her up as a child?

Thanks




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Posted on Aug 2, 2021 10:13 PM

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Posted on Aug 3, 2021 7:00 AM

Under certain age criteria you must use Family Sharing to even set up an Apple ID for a child.


Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child - https://support.apple.com/HT201084


If she already has an Apple ID (and it isn't something that may have special criteria such as a school ID) then you can try simply inviting her to join your family sharing group.


Click on this link to learn how to 'Set up Family Sharing' --> https://support.apple.com/HT201088

Read the section: "Invite people to join your family"

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Aug 3, 2021 7:00 AM in response to karis282

Under certain age criteria you must use Family Sharing to even set up an Apple ID for a child.


Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child - https://support.apple.com/HT201084


If she already has an Apple ID (and it isn't something that may have special criteria such as a school ID) then you can try simply inviting her to join your family sharing group.


Click on this link to learn how to 'Set up Family Sharing' --> https://support.apple.com/HT201088

Read the section: "Invite people to join your family"

Can I use my daughter's existent Apple ID in Family Sharing?

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