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How old do you have to be to make a apple Id

I'm using my dad's apple Id but I want to make my own how old do you

Have to be to create one?

iPad 2, iOS 4.3.3

Posted on Aug 10, 2011 3:13 PM

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Nov 3, 2013 11:58 AM in response to Jay Imerman

OK, 13 it is. I created an Apple ID for my son, and it won't let me enter a birthdate less than 13 years old. This is quite interesting, since the Apple ID is tied to so many different things that it seems quite reasonable to use for someone less than 13. For example:

  • This day and age, it is quite common to give a phone to someone between 10 and 12 years old, especially with busy social lives (extracurricular activities, etc).
  • Apple ID is used for communication (Facetime, Messages) - and when you want to communicate with your child, if you use your own Apple ID you will only see your name listed. It's quite annoying.
  • Apple ID is used for iCloud storage - and you probably don't want to mix yours and your kid's.
  • Apple ID is used for "Find My Device" - perhaps a good use-case for sharing Apple ID's (just put the kid's device under your ID and you log into your iCloud and find it)
  • Apple ID is used for iTunes/App purchases - another good use-case for sharing Apple ID's

So, I think it's a pretty strong case for needing a mix of shared and individual Apple ID's for those under 13. What do you all think?

Nov 3, 2013 12:10 PM in response to Jay Imerman

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