How to Enable App Downloads for Your Child on iPad

Learn to allow your child to download apps on iPad with Family Sharing and Ask to Buy features.

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To allow your child to download an app on iPad, go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing > Add Family Member. Then, enable Ask to Buy for the child's account. You'll receive a request to approve any app purchases or downloads.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How can I set up Family Sharing on my iPad? To set up Family Sharing on your iPad, go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing, and follow the prompts to add family members.
  2. What should I do if my child can't request app downloads? If your child can't request app downloads, make sure that 'Ask to Buy' is enabled in Family Sharing settings. You can check this under Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing > [child’s name].
  3. Can I manage my child's app purchases without Family Sharing? No, Family Sharing is necessary to manage app purchases through the 'Ask to Buy' feature. This allows you to approve or deny app downloads for your child.
  4. What types of apps can my child download? Your child can download any app that is available on the App Store, but you can set restrictions on age ratings and categories in Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.