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Trying to create a child account, the system is asking a verification , using the security code form the payment method I use for the App Store. PayPal does not provide security code, so how to proceed
iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16
Hello MarkusMalaysia,
We understand you want to create an Apple ID for a child, and have questions about the verification that is being asked. In order to verify you are an adult creating the account, you will need a credit card. You'll then put that security code in, which is why it's being asked, to complete the account creation.
Here's our best resource: Create an Apple ID for your child - Apple Support
To verify that you're an adult, you need a credit card. On your iPhone, you can also use a driver's license or state ID added to Wallet where available.
As stated, it also mentions that depending on your region, you may be able to use a driver's license or state ID added to your Wallet. Here are steps for that: Add your driver's license or state ID to Apple Wallet - Apple Support
Make sure the following criteria are met:
To add your license or ID to Apple Wallet, you need:
- An iPhone 8 or later, or an Apple Watch Series 4 or later, with the latest version of iOS or watchOS.
- Face ID or Touch ID turned on.
- An Apple ID with two-factor authentication turned on.
- A license or ID from a participating state. Learn which states participate
- Your device region set to United States.
If you have further questions, let us know.
Take care.
Hello MarkusMalaysia,
We understand you want to create an Apple ID for a child, and have questions about the verification that is being asked. In order to verify you are an adult creating the account, you will need a credit card. You'll then put that security code in, which is why it's being asked, to complete the account creation.
Here's our best resource: Create an Apple ID for your child - Apple Support
To verify that you're an adult, you need a credit card. On your iPhone, you can also use a driver's license or state ID added to Wallet where available.
As stated, it also mentions that depending on your region, you may be able to use a driver's license or state ID added to your Wallet. Here are steps for that: Add your driver's license or state ID to Apple Wallet - Apple Support
Make sure the following criteria are met:
To add your license or ID to Apple Wallet, you need:
- An iPhone 8 or later, or an Apple Watch Series 4 or later, with the latest version of iOS or watchOS.
- Face ID or Touch ID turned on.
- An Apple ID with two-factor authentication turned on.
- A license or ID from a participating state. Learn which states participate
- Your device region set to United States.
If you have further questions, let us know.
Take care.
Child account adult verification
