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How do you prevent your child from downloading your purchases when family sharing is turned on?

My daughter has to ask to download new apps on her device in the App Store, but because of family sharing she can download any of my apps without permission. I tried hiding my apps one by one but that is tedious. Is there another way?

iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Apr 12, 2021 8:55 AM

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Posted on Apr 12, 2021 9:12 AM

See the following from Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


You can also prevent your child from being able to install or delete apps, make in-app purchases, and more. To prevent iTunes & App Store purchases or downloads:

  1. Go to Settings and tap Screen Time. 
  2. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions. If asked, enter your passcode.
  3. Tap iTunes & App Store Purchases.
  4. Choose a setting and set to Don't Allow.

You can also change your password settings for additional purchases from the iTunes & App Store or Book Store. Follow steps 1-3, then choose Always Require or Don't Require.

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Apr 12, 2021 9:12 AM in response to whymom123

See the following from Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


You can also prevent your child from being able to install or delete apps, make in-app purchases, and more. To prevent iTunes & App Store purchases or downloads:

  1. Go to Settings and tap Screen Time. 
  2. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions. If asked, enter your passcode.
  3. Tap iTunes & App Store Purchases.
  4. Choose a setting and set to Don't Allow.

You can also change your password settings for additional purchases from the iTunes & App Store or Book Store. Follow steps 1-3, then choose Always Require or Don't Require.

How do you prevent your child from downloading your purchases when family sharing is turned on?

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