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how do I change my child's birth date

I entered my son's birth date incorrectly when I set him up in family sharing and now I can't change it. Anyone know how?


Posted on Jun 30, 2020 3:33 PM

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Posted on Jun 30, 2020 4:13 PM

If it is for a child account you will need to contact apple to be able to change it.

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


This article explains:

Update the birth date associated with your Apple ID - Apple Support


Change a birth date for a child

To change a birth date to any age below 13,* you must be a member of a Family Sharing group, and your family organizer must approve the change. After you change a birth date to any age below 13, you can't edit it.* Learn more about Family Sharing

  1. Update the birth date.
  2. Follow the onscreen steps to send an email request to your family organizer.
  3. Your family organizer will get an email with instructions to approve the request. 

*Age varies by country or region. If you need to change the birth date for a child, contact Apple Support


Good luck!

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Jun 30, 2020 4:13 PM in response to twinsx2pa

If it is for a child account you will need to contact apple to be able to change it.

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


This article explains:

Update the birth date associated with your Apple ID - Apple Support


Change a birth date for a child

To change a birth date to any age below 13,* you must be a member of a Family Sharing group, and your family organizer must approve the change. After you change a birth date to any age below 13, you can't edit it.* Learn more about Family Sharing

  1. Update the birth date.
  2. Follow the onscreen steps to send an email request to your family organizer.
  3. Your family organizer will get an email with instructions to approve the request. 

*Age varies by country or region. If you need to change the birth date for a child, contact Apple Support


Good luck!

how do I change my child's birth date

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