Understanding Family Sharing: Benefits and Setup Explained

Learn how Family Sharing works, from setup to parental controls, and share purchases effortlessly with your family.

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Family Sharing allows family members to share purchases like apps, games, movies, TV shows, and books with each other. One adult sets up the family group and becomes the family organizer, able to invite up to five other members. Family Sharing also enables shared storage plans, so the whole family can share a storage plan if required. Additionally, parental controls can be set to manage children’s accounts and purchases.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Family Sharing? Family Sharing is a feature that allows family members to share purchases and services while managing their accounts seamlessly.
  2. How many members can join Family Sharing? A Family Sharing group can have up to six members, including the family organizer.
  3. Can I control my children's purchases with Family Sharing? Yes, Family Sharing includes parental controls that allow you to manage your children's accounts and restrict purchases.

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