Child’s account is showing up as adult account on family sharing. She already had an Apple account. How do I change it so she shows up as a child on family sharing

I’m trying to set up family sharing with my daughters new iPhone. I set up her account using one of my emails. She is showing up as an adult on family sharing without the option to change her profile to a child. How do I change this

iPhone 11

Posted on Jan 16, 2022 6:29 AM

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Posted on Jan 17, 2022 8:11 AM

Hello christianna85,


From your post it appears you are having an issue with your daughter being set up as an adult, using one of your emails.


We would recommend that you create an Apple ID specifically for your daughter. Here is how: Create an Apple ID for your child - Apple Support


Once that is created, you can go through the steps outlined here: Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support


This should allow you to add her as a child.


Have a good day.

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Jan 17, 2022 8:11 AM in response to christianna85

Hello christianna85,


From your post it appears you are having an issue with your daughter being set up as an adult, using one of your emails.


We would recommend that you create an Apple ID specifically for your daughter. Here is how: Create an Apple ID for your child - Apple Support


Once that is created, you can go through the steps outlined here: Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support


This should allow you to add her as a child.


Have a good day.

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