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JCashes Author

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How to add a child to screen time

iPhone 13, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 8, 2022 7:11 PM

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kaan927

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Posted on Jun 8, 2022 7:26 PM

Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support

Invite people to join your family

You can be a part of only one family at a time.

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Go to Settings.
Tap your name, then tap Family Sharing.
Tap Add Member.
If your child doesn't have an Apple ID, tap Create an Account for a Child. But if your child already has an Apple ID, tap Invite People. They can enter their Apple ID password on your device to accept the invitation.
Follow the onscreen instructions.

If your child is registered as an adult you will have to follow these instructions to change their birthday from your child's account.

Update the birth date associated with your Apple ID - Apple Support

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Apple Screen Time app limits not working I’ve used screen time for my kids to limit time on certain apps. It worked well for years, but now I will set the limits and then they will suddenly disappear after a day or even less. Other settings also get erased including downtime and content restrictions. I have changed the passcode and the kids swear they have not tried to change any settings. This issue started about two months ago. I have updated iOS on all the devices. I have turned screen time off and set up settings again. I have tried setting the limits from my device as well as the individual devices. My kids will spend too much time on their phones without limitations in place and creates repeated bouts of anger for my wife. Please help! [Re-Titled by Moderator]
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kaan927

Level 1

61 points

Jun 8, 2022 7:26 PM in response to JCashes

Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support

Invite people to join your family

You can be a part of only one family at a time.

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Go to Settings.
Tap your name, then tap Family Sharing.
Tap Add Member.
If your child doesn't have an Apple ID, tap Create an Account for a Child. But if your child already has an Apple ID, tap Invite People. They can enter their Apple ID password on your device to accept the invitation.
Follow the onscreen instructions.

If your child is registered as an adult you will have to follow these instructions to change their birthday from your child's account.

Update the birth date associated with your Apple ID - Apple Support

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