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Can each family member have their own Apple ID?
Your Apple ID is the account you use to access all Apple services, including Family Sharing. If someone in your family doesn’t already have an Apple ID, they can create one. You can also create an Apple ID for your child if they’re not old enough to create one on their own.
How do I get my Apple ID off my child’s phone?
Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in with the Apple ID and password for the account you want to remove. In the Family Sharing section, choose Remove Account > Remove. After you leave the family group, you can start your own family group or join another one.
Can someone else use your iTunes account?
With Family Sharing, up to six family members can download each other’s iTunes Store purchases to their own computers and devices. Family members can also hide their purchases so others can’t download them. To use Family Sharing, you need an Apple ID, and you must be invited to join a family group.
Why can’t I see my daughter’s location on Find My iPhone?
You might not see your friend’s location for these reasons: Your friend might need to correct the date on their device. Tap Settings > General > Date & Time. The device is off or isn’t connected to cellular or Wi-Fi.
What can I do with my child’s Apple ID?
Check your child’s Apple ID. An Apple ID is the account that you use to access Apple services like the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, and more. Everyone should have their own Apple ID, so make sure that your child signs in with their Apple ID.
How does family sharing work with Apple ID?
Family Sharing allows you to share purchases, subscriptions, and more with up to five other family members that you designate via their Apple IDs. Ask to Buy is a feature of Family Sharing that allows you to review and approve downloads and purchases requested by your child, including in-app purchases, on the App Store or otherwise using iTunes.
How can I help my child find their iPhone?
Turn on Find My iPhone. Find My iPhone helps you find your child’s device if it’s ever lost or stolen and helps protect it. Just sign in to iCloud.com or Find My iPhone with their Apple ID to see the missing device. With Family Sharing, any family member can help find another member’s device.
What do you need to know about Apple ID?
An Apple ID is the account that you use with Messages, the App Store, and other Apple services. Everyone should have their own Apple ID, so don’t share your Apple ID with your child. If your child uses your Apple ID, your child will have access to all your personal content, including text messages and photos.