How to create an Apple ID for a child without using an Apple device?

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How to create an Apple ID for a child without using an Apple device?

Have searched for an answer to this everywhere but couldn't find it.

I have an old Apple ID I created in iTunes on Windows. Now I have bought an iPhone for my daughters birthday. But how do I create an Apple ID for a child (she is under 13) without an Apple device? All other family members use Android phones or Windows laptops. Can you create it from iTunes?
If not, the only other option seems to be to violate the rules and create an Adult account for her? This seems backwards.

Posted on Oct 7, 2021 1:38 PM

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Answer 1

Oct 7, 2021 5:03 PM in response to Semper_Augustus

It apparently requires Apple hardware. Well, at least there's no mention of using other hardware. Possibly this may be because it also requires setting up Family Sharing.

Create an Apple ID for your child - Apple Support

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Answer 2

Oct 7, 2021 5:21 PM in response to Semper_Augustus

I don't think its possible. you need an iPhone to manage the child account. Not 100% sure on this, but it might be against the law to create an adult account for a child (JUST MY GUESS, NO EVIDENCE) I would ask apple support what you can do about it.

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Answer 3

Oct 8, 2021 3:32 AM in response to Eric Root

Thank you Eric. I didn't know you could do that. My idea was initially to not use Family Sharing since I intend to setup Qustodio so we can monitor her device from another platform (Android).

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Answer 4

Eric Root

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Oct 7, 2021 6:20 PM in response to Semper_Augustus

If the child is less than 13 years old, you will need to set up Family Sharing. It can be done using one device, but it is a bit more difficult using only one device. On the device, sign into Settings/Your Name with your Apple ID and set up Family Sharing. Create the child's ID. Sign out of your ID and sign in with the child's ID. Swap Settings/Your Name in as required.

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Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child. *

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How to create an Apple ID for a child without using an Apple device?

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