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Hey- I bought 2 new ipads for my kids for Christmas. They are only 4, so they do not have their own email addresses. I used my Apple ID to set up both devices. I turned off iMessage on both of their ipads, since they kept receiving all my text messages.
This resulted in my MacBook Air now not being able to use iMessage. How can I fix this issue?
HELP!
MacBook
They actually need their own Apple IDs.
Here's the relevant quote from Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child - Apple Support:
"Make sure each family member has their own Apple ID
"To participate in Family Sharing, all family members must have their own Apple ID. Children under 13* can't create an Apple ID on their own. However, the family organizer can create an Apple ID on their child's behalf.
"If your child already has an Apple ID, you can add it to your family group and update their email address, date of birth, security questions, and more. If your child does not yet have an Apple ID, use the steps below to create one.
They actually need their own Apple IDs.
Here's the relevant quote from Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child - Apple Support:
"Make sure each family member has their own Apple ID
"To participate in Family Sharing, all family members must have their own Apple ID. Children under 13* can't create an Apple ID on their own. However, the family organizer can create an Apple ID on their child's behalf.
"If your child already has an Apple ID, you can add it to your family group and update their email address, date of birth, security questions, and more. If your child does not yet have an Apple ID, use the steps below to create one.
New Ipads made my iMessage not work on my MacBook Air
