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aleen13 Author

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The iPad is for my kid I don’t want to add a payment method, what should I do it down load apps?,

iPad Air 3, iPadOS 16

Posted on Aug 21, 2023 10:03 AM

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LotusPilot

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Posted on Aug 21, 2023 10:12 AM

You may find this information to be helpful with setting-up an AppleID for a minor - and in considering appropriate controls while continuing to share Apps and paid Apple services if you should choose to do so:

Apple for Kids - Official Apple Support

Help your child set up an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child – Apple Support

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

Approve what kids buy with Ask to Buy - Apple Support

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