Can someone with a different Apple ID join a family group?

Can someone with a different Apple ID join a family group?

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Posted on Jun 5, 2023 2:01 PM

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Posted on Jun 5, 2023 2:10 PM

Yes. That's the entire point of Family Sharing. You create a family group of people that all have different Apple IDs.


Apple IDs should not be shared. Each family member should have their own. Even children.


If everybody is using the same Apple ID, then you are entirely defeating Family Sharing. As the Apple ID has access to all its content regardless of where it is signed in to.

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Jun 5, 2023 2:10 PM in response to LadyC from TX

Yes. That's the entire point of Family Sharing. You create a family group of people that all have different Apple IDs.


Apple IDs should not be shared. Each family member should have their own. Even children.


If everybody is using the same Apple ID, then you are entirely defeating Family Sharing. As the Apple ID has access to all its content regardless of where it is signed in to.

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