How to Set Up App Approval on Your iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to easily set up app approval requests for family members on your iPhone.

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To set up app approvals on your iPhone: Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing > Ask to Buy. Select the family member you want to enable approvals for, and toggle on Ask to Buy. This ensures that purchase requests made on their device must be approved by you before completion.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is 'Ask to Buy' on iPhone? 'Ask to Buy' is a feature that requires family members to get approval before making purchases on the App Store.
  2. Can I manage app approvals for multiple family members? Yes, you can set up 'Ask to Buy' for each family member in the Family Sharing settings on your iPhone.
  3. What happens if I deny an app purchase request? If you deny a purchase request, the family member will be notified, and they can either choose a different item or request approval again.
  4. How can I turn off app approval requests? To turn off approval requests, go to Family Sharing settings, select the family member, and toggle off 'Ask to Buy'.

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