Changing Age in Family Sharing: What You Need to Know

Learn if you can change the age settings in Family Sharing and understand Apple ID privacy policies.

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No, you cannot change the age on Family Sharing once it has been set. Family Sharing uses the birthdate from the Apple ID, which cannot be altered for users under 13 due to privacy policies and security measures. For users over 13, you can edit the birthdate through the Apple ID account settings, but this will not affect existing Family Sharing settings. Ensure accuracy when entering age information to avoid complications.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are the age restrictions for Family Sharing? Family Sharing does not allow changing ages for users under 13 due to privacy policies.
  2. Can I edit my child's birthdate in Family Sharing? You can edit the birthdate of users over 13 in their Apple ID account settings, but it won’t change Family Sharing permissions.
  3. How does Apple enforce age limits in Family Sharing? Apple enforces age limits by linking Family Sharing settings to the birthdate registered in the Apple ID.

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