What Happens When You Turn 13 on Family Sharing? Key Changes Explained

Discover the changes in Family Sharing when turning 13. Gain privacy and control over your account while remaining in the family group.

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When you turn 13 on Family Sharing, your account remains in the Family Sharing group, but you gain more privacy and control. You can start to manage your own account settings, purchase history, and other personal data. However, your family organizer will still oversee purchase approvals if that setting is enabled.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are the privacy changes when I turn 13 on Family Sharing? When you turn 13, you'll have more privacy and control over your account settings and personal data within Family Sharing.
  2. Can I manage my own purchases after turning 13? Yes, after turning 13, you can manage your own purchase history, but family organizers may still oversee purchase approvals.
  3. What are the responsibilities of a family organizer in Family Sharing? The family organizer oversees the account but maintains flexibility in approving purchases after members turn 13.

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