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Change child account to adult account.

I want to change from child account to adult account on my iPad.

iPad Air, iPadOS 17

Posted on Apr 27, 2024 7:52 AM

1 reply

Apr 27, 2024 7:58 AM in response to Matteofreer

Matteofreer wrote:

I want to change from child account to adult account on my iPad.


I’m not entirely certain what you’re asking; whether it’s the ID itself, or the ID used that’s changing.


If you’re using the same Apple ID, and want to change the details of that ID:


If you’re swapping from a child’s Apple ID to a separate adult’s Apple ID on that iPad:


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Change child account to adult account.

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