Family share addition

5 members including you, or in addition to you?

If you have already 5 members plus you for a total of 6, then you have reached the maximum number of family members allowed in a Family Group. 6 is the maximum. You cannot add any more, child or adult.

Family Sharing - Apple

Family Sharing lets you and up to five other family members share access to amazing Apple services

Why not?

What happens when you try?

Do you get an error? If so, what does it say?

Is the child under 13 and part of a different Family Group?

Is the child over 13?

Please explain exactly what is happening and how the child account is set up currently, and someone may be able to advise.