Does Purchase Sharing Apply to Past Purchases?

Learn whether purchase sharing allows access to past purchases or is limited to new purchases only.

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No, purchase sharing does not work for past purchases. It applies only to purchases made after the sharing feature is enabled. To share past purchases, you would need to individually share the items with family members.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can you share purchases made before enabling purchase sharing? No, purchase sharing only applies to items bought after the feature is enabled.
  2. How do I share individual past purchases with family? You can share past purchases by individually sharing the items with family members.
  3. What is the purchase sharing feature? The purchase sharing feature allows you to share newly purchased content with family members.
  4. Are there any restrictions on purchase sharing? Yes, sharing is restricted to purchases made after the feature has been enabled.

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