How to Add a 14 Year Old to Apple Family Sharing on iPhone

Learn how to easily add your 14 year old to Apple Family Sharing by creating a child account on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with step-by-step instructions.

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To add your 14 year old to Apple Family Sharing, follow these steps on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing > Add Member > Create an Account for a Child. Then, follow the onscreen instructions to set up their Apple ID and finish setting up their account. Ensure you have your payment method set up, as it’s required for creating a child account under Family Sharing.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I add a 14 year old to Apple Family Sharing without a payment method? No, a valid payment method is required to create a child account under Apple Family Sharing to enable parental controls and purchase approvals.
  2. How do I create an Apple ID for a child under 16? You can create an Apple ID for a child under 16 directly through Family Sharing by selecting 'Create an Account for a Child' and following the on-screen setup steps.
  3. What devices support Apple Family Sharing? Apple Family Sharing is supported on devices running iOS or iPadOS, including iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with the latest software updates.