Does each member need their own Apple ID

Does each member in Family Sharing need their own apple ID and account?


Posted on Mar 11, 2023 3:29 PM

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Posted on Mar 11, 2023 3:46 PM

Re: “Does each member in Family Sharing need their own apple ID and account?


Yes !!!


Do NOT share a common account.


Doing so creates a multitude of security and usability problems; which only get FAR worse over time.


Make sure that each family member has a unique Apple ID - Apple Support


Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support


Create an Apple ID for your child - Apple Support


Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support






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Mar 11, 2023 3:46 PM in response to PamHG

Re: “Does each member in Family Sharing need their own apple ID and account?


Yes !!!


Do NOT share a common account.


Doing so creates a multitude of security and usability problems; which only get FAR worse over time.


Make sure that each family member has a unique Apple ID - Apple Support


Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support


Create an Apple ID for your child - Apple Support


Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support






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