How to Enable Ask Permission for Apps on iOS and Mac?

Learn how to enable Ask Permission for apps on your iOS and Mac devices with this quick setup guide.

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To turn on Ask Permission for apps on iOS devices, go to Settings > Screen Time > Family > [Your Family Member] > Ask to Buy. Ensure it is toggled on. For Mac users, navigate to Apple Menu > System Preferences > Family Sharing > Ask to Buy and enable it. This ensures that children need parental approval before making purchases.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Ask Permission for apps? Ask Permission for apps allows parents to manage app purchases by requiring approval for any download or purchase made by children.
  2. How do I turn off Ask Permission for apps? To turn off Ask Permission for apps, simply navigate back to the settings where you enabled it and toggle the feature off.
  3. Can I enable Ask to Buy for individual family members? Yes, you can enable Ask to Buy for individual family members by selecting each member's settings under Family Sharing.
  4. Is Ask Permission available on all Apple devices? Ask Permission is available on iOS devices and Macs where Family Sharing is set up.

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