How to Approve Family Purchases on Google Play and Apple Devices

Learn how to approve family purchases on Google Play Store and Apple devices through Family Group and Family Sharing settings.

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To approve family purchases, open the Google Play Store app, tap the menu icon, go to 'Settings,' then 'Family,' and select 'Family Group.' Here, you can review and approve purchase requests made by family members. On Apple devices, go to 'Settings,' tap your name, select 'Family Sharing,' then 'Ask to Buy,' and approve or decline requests from there.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I enable purchase approvals for family members on Google Play? Open the Google Play Store app, tap the menu icon, navigate to Settings > Family > Family Group, and enable purchase approvals to review family purchase requests.
  2. Can I approve or decline purchases made by my family on Apple devices? Yes, on Apple devices, go to Settings, tap your name, select Family Sharing, then Ask to Buy to approve or decline family purchase requests.
  3. What is the benefit of approving family purchases through Family Sharing or Family Group? Approving family purchases helps parents or organizers control spending, prevent unauthorized purchases, and manage shared content within the family.