Screen time passcode recovery

When i go to enter in my Apple ID to set a screen time passcode recovery, it says I cannot have the same Apple ID as my child. My child is 6 and doesn’t need an Apple ID. How do I complete this task?

iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi

Posted on Jan 1, 2020 3:32 PM

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Jan 1, 2020 4:13 PM in response to LadyP825

Hello,

It is best for each person to have their own Apple ID as this will alleviate inevitable problems down the line.

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