How can I approve 'ask to buy' requests through a web browser?

I currently use a Samsung Galaxy Ultra S23 as my main phone but I also have a Mac Mini M1, Macbook Air M1 and an ipad pro M1 but I do not carry these devices as they are usually in my home office. So I have apple devices to 'approve' my kid's app requests but I can only 'approve' them when I get home...so if we are on vacation...they have to wait until we get back home.


Can I login to a section on the web based icloud account to manage app requests? I'm considering turning it off for my 15yr old because it's become so annoying. She'll request for an app to be approved and I have no idea what apple device it has gone to...it used to go to my Mac Mini but now it seems to go to my ipad which opens up messenger...the whole family approval process is a mess. If I could just login to a web browser and see the request and approve it there...it would make my life much easier.


Thanks -Jason

Mac mini, macOS 14.6

Posted on Jul 18, 2025 3:43 PM

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Jul 18, 2025 4:01 PM in response to cyberjason

Hi Jason,


I agree it would be convenient to be able to approve via web browser.


Unfortunately there is no way to do that at this time.


Per:

Approve what kids buy with Ask to Buy - Apple Support


If you're the parent or guardian, use your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac to approve or decline a request.



While they do monitor this forum, this is mostly a user to user support forum.


You can send product feedback to Apple here:

Product Feedback - Apple

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