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Date of birth

I accidentally set up family sharing with the wrong year of birth. My 19yr old is only 7 and I can’t figure out how to change it. He’s trying to setup Apple Pay, a new iCloud sign in. I’ve tried to release him. Nothing helps. He wants to be on his own there has to be a way

Posted on Jan 4, 2023 1:24 PM

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Posted on Jan 4, 2023 1:38 PM

Click on the link to read how to update the birth date associated with your Apple ID'- Update the birth date associated with your Apple ID - Apple Support

- "Be sure to enter your correct date of birth. After you change it to any age below 13, you can't edit it."


For a child with age set under 13 (or in a country where your offspring is considered to be a child) you will have to contact Apple:


Click here --> Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support Select your country, then a product and work your way down the menu until you reach the help you need. If you do not find it, select a different topic and work you way down to any option that results in a telephone or chat request.


Contact Apple for support and service - "See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world." - Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


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Jan 4, 2023 1:38 PM in response to jenjodoin3

Click on the link to read how to update the birth date associated with your Apple ID'- Update the birth date associated with your Apple ID - Apple Support

- "Be sure to enter your correct date of birth. After you change it to any age below 13, you can't edit it."


For a child with age set under 13 (or in a country where your offspring is considered to be a child) you will have to contact Apple:


Click here --> Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support Select your country, then a product and work your way down the menu until you reach the help you need. If you do not find it, select a different topic and work you way down to any option that results in a telephone or chat request.


Contact Apple for support and service - "See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world." - Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


Date of birth

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