Family sharing
I tried to add my brother phone but when I did it added as an adult. I deleted then tried adding as a child but can not
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I tried to add my brother phone but when I did it added as an adult. I deleted then tried adding as a child but can not
Hello Konster3,
From what you've shared you're looking to add a relative to your family sharing. The best steps to take for adding a family member, adult or child, can be found here: Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support
On your iPhone or iPad with iOS 16 or later
1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Family.
3. Tap Add Member.
4. If your child doesn't have an Apple ID, tap Create an Account for a Child. But if your child already has an Apple ID, tap Invite People. They can enter their Apple ID password on your device to accept the invitation.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up parental controls, location sharing, and more.
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Regards.
Family sharing