Russell Menko

Q: Is there a way to limit family sharing to only iBooks?

I want to share iBooks with my adult daughter. Family sharing allows that, but also shares iTunes and app store purchases. She frequently purchases games for her son, which would now be charged to me instead of her.  Is there a way to limit Family Sharing to only iBooks?

Posted on Jun 20, 2015 8:01 AM

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Q: Is there a way to limit family sharing to only iBooks?

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  • by judysings,

    judysings judysings Jun 22, 2015 6:30 AM in response to Russell Menko
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    Jun 22, 2015 6:30 AM in response to Russell Menko

    Hi Russell Menko,

    I understand you wish to share iBooks purchases with your adult daughter.  Although Family Sharing is a great way to share purchases, it can not be limited to just one section of the iTunes Store.

    So, the only way you can share you iBook purchases with your daughter is to give her your Apple ID and password.  Here again, she would have access to all of your purchased content, which may not be what you want.

    The other option is to periodically gift a favorite title from the iBook Store to her.  I'm sure she'd appreciate your thoughtfulness.

    Send iTunes Gifts - Apple Support
    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201783

    Gift an item on Mac or PC

     

    1. Sign in to the iTunes Store with your Apple ID.
    2. Find the item in the App Store or iTunes Store that you wish to gift.
    3. Click the arrow to the right of the price and select Gift This.
    4. Type the email address for the person you want to send the iTunes Gift to.
    5. If you want to, add a message.
    6. Pick the day you want to send the gift and click Next.
    7. Select a theme for your gift and click Next.
    8. Confirm your gift purchase and click Buy Gift.

     

     

    Have a great day!

    - Judy

  • by g1ovanni,

    g1ovanni g1ovanni Feb 22, 2016 1:56 PM in response to Russell Menko
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    Feb 22, 2016 1:56 PM in response to Russell Menko

    This kind've defeats the purpose of owning it right lol!!! If you cant share or lend.

  • by Csound1,

    Csound1 Csound1 Feb 22, 2016 1:57 PM in response to g1ovanni
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    Feb 22, 2016 1:57 PM in response to g1ovanni

    You can share, but that will include everything