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Sam's nana Author

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Approve purchases by minor

When my grandchild asks for my approval to purchase an app, I am not receiving the request. What do I need to do?

iPad, iPadOS 13

Posted on Oct 5, 2020 4:52 PM

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SravanKrA

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454,112 points

Posted on Oct 5, 2020 5:29 PM

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Go to Settings. Tap [your name] > Family Sharing. If you're the family organizer, make sure Purchase Sharing is turned on. Then you can tap a family member's name to see if Ask to Buy is turned on for their account.

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