HT201084: Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child

Learn about Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child

elsafromlund

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Q: Is it possible to create a Child Apple ID using his existing email address, and not have to use the XYZ@icloud.com?

Is it possible to create a Child Apple ID using his existing email address, and not have to use the XYZ@icloud.com?

iPhone 5s, iOS 8.0.2

Posted on Oct 18, 2014 2:22 AM

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Q: Is it possible to create a Child Apple ID using his existing email address, and not have to use the XYZ@icloud.com?

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by jaraco,

jaraco Feb 21, 2015 2:02 PM in response to elsafromlund
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Feb 21, 2015 2:02 PM in response to elsafromlund

I Have this same question. Answer appears to be no.
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by damaag,

damaag Feb 21, 2015 2:17 PM in response to elsafromlund
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Feb 21, 2015 2:17 PM in response to elsafromlund

No the child account must be created from the Family Sharing.
Child accounts and just iCloud account have different rights, when created.
The rights can not be modified to convert a normal iCloud account to a child account.
Family Sharing and Apple IDs for kids
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201084
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