How to Approve an App Purchase for Your Child Using Family Sharing
Learn how to approve app purchases for your child with Family Sharing and Ask to Buy settings on your device.
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To approve an app purchase for your child, first, make sure Family Sharing is set up on your device, and you are designated as the family organizer. When your child attempts to make a purchase, you'll receive a request notification on your device. Then, go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing > Ask to Buy to review the request. Here, you can approve or decline the purchase directly. This feature helps ensure kids only download apps deemed appropriate, while also managing and coordinating expenses within the family group.
FAQs & Answers
- What is Family Sharing and how does it work? Family Sharing is a feature that allows up to six family members to share Apple services, purchases, and storage plans while managing individual accounts.
- How do I set up Ask to Buy for my child's app purchases? Enable Family Sharing, designate yourself as the family organizer, and turn on Ask to Buy in Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing to receive purchase requests from your child.
- Can I decline an app purchase request from my child? Yes, when you receive a purchase request via Ask to Buy, you can approve or decline the app purchase directly from your device settings.