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Can I add my child if I don’t know his Apple ID password?

Is there a way I can add my child to family sharing when I don’t know his password?

Posted on Jun 5, 2020 2:58 AM

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Jun 5, 2020 7:36 AM in response to FYAF

If they have forgotten the password, have them enter the Apple (iCloud) ID and click Forgot Password.

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Apple ID – Forgot Password

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Jun 5, 2020 3:04 AM in response to FYAF

All you need to know is the child's Apple ID/email address. See these basis Apple documents on family sharing to get started.

Family Sharing - Apple Support

Set up Family Sharing – Apple Support

Share an iCloud storage plan with your family - Apple Support

Share App Store, iTunes Store, and Apple Books purchases with Family Sharing - Apple Support

Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child - Apple Support

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Jun 5, 2020 4:45 AM in response to FYAF

Why not ask your kid for the needed password? On invite the kid to enter the needed password in your presence. I think you do need to get the password entered somehow.

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Jun 5, 2020 4:39 AM in response to donv_the_ghost

There is nothing in those articles that helps along with the fact that I can’t get my kid to accept my invitation to family sharing and I don’t know his password

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