How to Disable 'Ask to Buy' on App Store for Family Sharing

Learn how to easily turn off the 'Ask to Buy' permission on the App Store in Family Sharing settings for iPhone and iPad users.

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To disable the 'Ask to Buy' feature on the App Store, perform the following steps. On an iPhone or iPad, go to Settings, tap your name at the top, then choose Family Sharing. From there, select your family member's name and toggle off 'Ask to Buy'. This setting will remove the need for permission requests when that family member attempts to download or purchase from the App Store. Note: This feature can only be modified by the family organizer.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Who can disable the Ask to Buy feature in Family Sharing? Only the Family Organizer can disable the Ask to Buy feature for family members in the Family Sharing group.
  2. Will turning off Ask to Buy allow family members to purchase apps without approval? Yes, disabling Ask to Buy removes the need for permission requests when family members download or purchase apps from the App Store.
  3. Where do I find the Ask to Buy setting on my iPhone? You can find it by going to Settings > Your Name > Family Sharing, then selecting the family member’s name to toggle off Ask to Buy.

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