We bought my son an iPad mini for Christmas. I sent to the Apple store and was told I could set up an "under 13" account by going to "create new ID" However, it was rejected as in elligible? Do I need to be logged in somehow?
How does this work? Is it really possible?
Thanks
Lisa
iPad mini Wi-Fi, iOS 7.0.4
Hi LMNOCEAN,
If you are looking to set up an iOS device for a child, you may find the following articles helpful:
iOS: Understanding Restrictions (parental controls)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6088
Apple Support: Restricting In-App Purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6088
Regards,
- Brenden
You have to use a workaround meaning that you have to set up the ID using your birthday and address, and any other informastion that you need has to be yours. I assume that you will want to set up an ID wthout a credit card.
Create iTunes Store account without credit card - Support - Apple
You will need another working email address but you can set up free email accounts using AOL, Gmail, Yahoo, or Hotmail. The primary reason that you will need the email address is to create the ID, but if the child already has an email address, just use that one.
The advice posted by brendan is helpful if you want to set up the device with your own Apple ID. It will allow you to have control over what the child can download.
Can a parent set up an account for a child under 13
