how to create a new invitation to use iCloud family storage

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how to create a new invitation to use iCloud family storage

How can I generate a new invitation to share iCloud storage for a family member not using, and currently paying for 50G?

Posted on Oct 31, 2020 1:26 PM

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zinacef

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Oct 31, 2020 1:49 PM in response to BobEF

It sounds you may be doing this from your Mac? If so --

On your Mac

Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences.
Click Family Sharing.
Click Add Family Member, then follow the onscreen instructions.

If you're using macOS Mojave or earlier:

Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click iCloud.
Click Manage Family.
Click the add family member button (+), then follow the onscreen instructions.

If you have multiple Apple IDs in the iTunes Store and the App Store, you can invite each of your accounts to the group, so you can share purchases from your other Apple IDs with your family.

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Oct 31, 2020 1:43 PM in response to zinacef

I can't figure out how to resend. I'm in System Preferences>Family Sharing>iCloud Storage. It lists me and my wife, showing her as Not Using. There is a Change button, but that just shows my current 2T plan. No button for sending an invitation.

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BobEF Author

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Oct 31, 2020 2:51 PM in response to zinacef

When I try to add her, the response is that I can't add her because I have already added her. It says "View member details at any time in family details." When I look at her details, there is no option for inviting her to share iCloud.

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BobEF Author

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Oct 31, 2020 3:27 PM in response to zinacef

She's in the list. But it says, accurately, "not sharing." That's what I'm trying to change.

Thanks for trying to help me. I think I'll have to contact Apple support.

Hope you're staying safe and well....

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zinacef

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Oct 31, 2020 3:31 PM in response to BobEF

You're most welcome, good luck.

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zinacef

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Oct 31, 2020 1:30 PM in response to BobEF

Did you already send them an invitation?

Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support

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BobEF Author

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Oct 31, 2020 1:37 PM in response to zinacef

I might have, but it was probably a couple of years ago.

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zinacef

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Oct 31, 2020 1:39 PM in response to BobEF

Then try resending the invite again.

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BobEF Author

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Oct 31, 2020 2:09 PM in response to zinacef

Yes. Using Mac, though could switch to phone. My wife is already in as a family member. Do I have to delete her and add her again?

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zinacef

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Oct 31, 2020 2:10 PM in response to BobEF

Then if she already part of Family Sharing, what is the issue?

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BobEF Author

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Oct 31, 2020 2:18 PM in response to zinacef

She’s paying for 50G iCloud storage. I want to add her to the 2T we have instead. She’s listed in the family sharing iCloud ad ‘not sharing’

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zinacef

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Oct 31, 2020 2:37 PM in response to BobEF

Follow the instructions I provided above to send her an invite.

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zinacef

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Oct 31, 2020 3:08 PM in response to BobEF

Then it sounds like you've already added her and therefore should see her in the list (under family) how much storage she's using. If you're not seeing her, then -- Get Support.

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