How to Approve an Ask to Buy Purchase on iPhone or iPad

Learn the simple steps to approve an Ask to Buy purchase on your iPhone or iPad within moments.

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To approve an Ask to Buy purchase, open the Notification Center on your iPhone or iPad and find the Ask to Buy notification. Tap on it, review the purchase details, and then tap Approve. If you missed the notification, you can find it under Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing > Ask to Buy Requests.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Ask to Buy? Ask to Buy is a feature that allows children to request permission to make purchases on Apple devices.
  2. How can I manage purchases for my family? You can manage family purchases through the Family Sharing settings on your Apple device, allowing you to approve or decline requests.
  3. Can I view past Ask to Buy requests? Yes, you can view past requests in the Family Sharing section under your Apple ID settings.
  4. What devices support Ask to Buy? Ask to Buy is supported on iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch devices set up with Family Sharing.

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For more tips on managing Family Sharing features on Apple devices, check out our guides on setting up Family Sharing and managing parental controls.

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