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How to remove ask for approval from app purchases

How to remove ask for approval from app purchasing

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 4, 2023 7:31 PM

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Posted on Jul 4, 2023 7:50 PM

Approve what kids buy with Ask to Buy - Apple Support


How to turn on or turn off Ask to Buy


If you're a parent or guardian, use your own device to turn on or turn off Ask to Buy.



On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap your name.
  3. Tap Family Sharing.
  4. Tap your family member's name, then tap Ask to Buy. In iOS 15 or earlier, tap Ask to Buy then tap your family member's name. 

  5. Turn on or off Require Purchase Approval.


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Jul 4, 2023 7:50 PM in response to kaia81

Approve what kids buy with Ask to Buy - Apple Support


How to turn on or turn off Ask to Buy


If you're a parent or guardian, use your own device to turn on or turn off Ask to Buy.



On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap your name.
  3. Tap Family Sharing.
  4. Tap your family member's name, then tap Ask to Buy. In iOS 15 or earlier, tap Ask to Buy then tap your family member's name. 

  5. Turn on or off Require Purchase Approval.


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How to remove ask for approval from app purchases

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