Is there a way to be able to send text messages from my child’s phone to my phone. They have a iPhone12. I have it set up for cloud but text messages do not appear. I do not see in settings on the new phone to receive to another email address. I have heard of family sharing but I do not know what that is. We have a family account but not sure the benefits it has
Hi RachelOlsen,
To address you not knowing what Family Sharing is, this document addresses that: What is Family Sharing? - Apple Support
About texting, what happens when you try? Pleases explain the issues you are having and what services you are using. I send messages between myself and another person over wi-fi with no problems. You shouldn't have to do any special settings to receive a message and you don't even need Family Sharing set up (I don't). What do you mean you have a "family account"? Are you all using the same Apple ID? Frankly I have never tried sending a message to myself but maybe that's what you're doing. It wouldn't surprise me if that didn't work. If you are using one ID, you should set up IDs for other family members:
How to create a new Apple ID - Apple Support
Create an Apple ID for your child - Apple Support
I essentially would like to get my daughters text messages sent to me or go somewhere like the cloud to view her text messages. I googled how to do so and it said something about adding my number into her settings but it does not allow that in the newer models of the iphone.
I think I have seen this asked before and it isn't possible. Apple is pretty careful about privacy, even for children. Ask her to show you her messages.
Thank you.
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