How to allow app tracking?

How do I allow tracking for apps? Im 18 and it says my apple account does not meet the minimum age requirements even though it has my birthday correct. I’ve tried sign in and out and it is not working. I’ve gone the Screen Time->Content & Privacy Restrictions and turned it on and then to allow changes but it still didn’t not work. I’m not under a child account, it’s my personal device and I live in the U.S when I’m an adult.


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iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Jun 11, 2026 5:28 PM

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Jun 11, 2026 7:26 PM in response to anon278

In addition to being the age of 18 to enable App Tracking, there are still other circumstances in which you can't turn that on, including:


  • If your Apple Account is managed by an educational or business institution
  • If your device is managed and uses a configuration profile that limits tracking
  • If your Apple Account was created in the last 3 days


Do any of these circumstances apply to you?


Ref: If an app asks to track your activity - Apple Support

Jun 11, 2026 9:55 PM in response to anon278

anon278 wrote:
No none of these apply to me and I have referred to the page you linked and it still didn’t help

Try signing out and back in with your Apple Account. Go to Settings > [your name] > Scroll down to "Sign Out"


Once signed out, perform a Forced Restart.

  • Press and quickly release the Volume Up Button
  • Press and quickly release the Volume Down Button
  • Press and hold the Side Button until you see the Apple Logo (Up to 30 seconds; if you see the Emergency SOS/Medical ID slider, try again.)

Lastly, sign back into your Apple Account.

Jun 12, 2026 2:33 AM in response to anon278

To manage which apps can request to track your activity on iPhone:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Go to Screen Time.
  3. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions.
  4. Select Allow Apps to Request to Track.
  5. From here, you can enable or disable tracking requests for individual apps.


  • Enable the toggle for apps you trust and want to allow tracking (for example, a fitness app that needs location data to provide accurate results).
  • Disable the toggle for apps you don’t want tracking your device or activity.



This setting gives you control over whether apps can ask for permission to track your activity across other apps and websites. Tracking is often used for personalized ads or analytics. By enabling only the apps you choose, you protect your privacy while still allowing trusted apps to function properly. For instance:

  • A shopping app may request tracking to show you relevant product ads.
  • A navigation app may use tracking to improve route suggestions.
  • A game app might request tracking for targeted promotions.


If you disable tracking requests entirely, apps won’t even ask for permission—they’ll be blocked from tracking by default.


The pic below is self-explanatory


How to allow app tracking?

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