How to Enable Purchase Sharing on Your Device

Learn how to easily enable purchase sharing on your device for Family Sharing in just a few steps!

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To turn on Purchase Sharing, open the Settings app on your device, tap your name, then go to Family Sharing. Select Purchase Sharing and follow the on-screen instructions. Everyone in your Family Sharing group will then access each other's App Store, iTunes, and Apple Books purchases.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Purchase Sharing? Purchase Sharing allows family members in a Family Sharing group to share purchases from the App Store, iTunes, and Apple Books.
  2. Can I disable Purchase Sharing later? Yes, you can disable Purchase Sharing at any time through the Family Sharing settings in your device's Settings app.
  3. Do all family members need to have the same payment method? Yes, all family members sharing purchases must use the same Apple ID payment method within Family Sharing.
  4. How do I add family members to Family Sharing? To add family members, go to the Family Sharing settings and follow the prompts to invite them via their Apple ID.

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