child apple id for older child

I would like to set up a separate Apple ID for an older child but the DOB year maxes out at 2008. He doesn't have his own Apple ID account. How do I add him as a child on my family account so we can family share?

iPhone XR

Posted on Jan 5, 2021 9:58 AM

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Posted on Jan 5, 2021 10:04 AM

He should set one up for himself. Apple only requires parents to do it for children under 13 and 2021-2008 = 13 which is probably why you don't see a later year.


Create an Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT204316


After you set up Family Sharing


Set up Family Sharing - https://support.apple.com/HT201088


invite him. You may also wish to use Ask To Buy


Request and make purchases with Ask to Buy - https://support.apple.com/HT201089 - Family Organizer receives requests by default, but another parent or guardian can be assigned permission.



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Jan 5, 2021 10:04 AM in response to cjbstl

He should set one up for himself. Apple only requires parents to do it for children under 13 and 2021-2008 = 13 which is probably why you don't see a later year.


Create an Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT204316


After you set up Family Sharing


Set up Family Sharing - https://support.apple.com/HT201088


invite him. You may also wish to use Ask To Buy


Request and make purchases with Ask to Buy - https://support.apple.com/HT201089 - Family Organizer receives requests by default, but another parent or guardian can be assigned permission.



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