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When I try to add my child and put in his only email address it says invalid apple id

When I try to add my child and put in his only email address it says invalid apple id



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iPhone 12 mini, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 1, 2022 12:35 PM

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Posted on Oct 1, 2022 6:51 PM

You need to create an Apple Account with that e-mail address first. After that, you can add your son to your family sharing.


Please see the articles below.

Create an Apple ID for your child - Apple Support

Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support (CA)



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When I try to add my child and put in his only email address it says invalid apple id

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