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Adding a child with existing account

I have a child with an existing Apple ID. How do I add him to family sharing as a child? When I try to add him it adds him as an adult.

Posted on Dec 1, 2019 10:15 AM

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Dec 1, 2019 10:18 AM in response to mande116

You need to change the birth date on the account. If you want a child's account, the date needs to be adjusted to make them under 13.

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