How to Enable 'Ask to Buy' for Your Child on Family Sharing

Learn how to see and approve your child's 'Ask to Buy' requests on Apple devices by setting up Family Sharing correctly.

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Make sure that Family Sharing is set up correctly and that you're signed in with the correct Apple ID. You can check this by going to Settings > [your name]. Additionally, ensure you have notifications turned on for 'Ask to Buy' requests by going to Settings > Notifications > Screen Time. Ensuring these settings are correct should help you see and approve your child's requests.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Family Sharing on Apple devices? Family Sharing is a feature on Apple devices that allows family members to share purchases, subscriptions, and more while maintaining individual accounts. This includes sharing app purchases, Apple Music, and other subscriptions.
  2. How do I enable Ask to Buy for my child? To enable Ask to Buy, ensure Family Sharing is set up and navigate to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing. Tap on your child's name and toggle on 'Ask to Buy' to allow them to request purchases.
  3. What should I do if I don’t receive Ask to Buy notifications? If you're not receiving Ask to Buy notifications, check your notification settings by going to Settings > Notifications > Screen Time and ensure notifications are enabled for Ask to Buy requests.
  4. Why can’t I see my child’s purchase requests on Apple? If you can't see your child's purchase requests, it may be due to incorrect Family Sharing setup, notifications being disabled, or you being signed in with a different Apple ID. Verify all settings are correct.