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How do I change a parent account to a child account without creating a new one?

How do I change a parent account to a child account without creating a new one?

iPad 2, iOS 9

Posted on Dec 24, 2022 6:11 PM

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Posted on Dec 24, 2022 7:07 PM

Click on the link to read how to 'Update the birth date associated with your Apple ID' - Update the birth date associated with your Apple ID - Apple Support


Since a child account is normally created under the auspices of Family Sharing you may need to start a Family group first and then have the child join the group. I am not sure that has to be done that way but if you have problems not doing that first then that might explain the problem. Either that or you might get a message about a child needing to be in a family group once you change the age.


Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support


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Dec 24, 2022 7:07 PM in response to PrettyGamer

Click on the link to read how to 'Update the birth date associated with your Apple ID' - Update the birth date associated with your Apple ID - Apple Support


Since a child account is normally created under the auspices of Family Sharing you may need to start a Family group first and then have the child join the group. I am not sure that has to be done that way but if you have problems not doing that first then that might explain the problem. Either that or you might get a message about a child needing to be in a family group once you change the age.


Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support


How do I change a parent account to a child account without creating a new one?

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