Q: After setting up family share I cannot add my child? It is asking that I verify the e-mail in icloud? She doesn't have an apple ID yet to check her icloud!!!

After setting up family share I cannot add my child? It is asking that I verify the e-mail in icloud? She doesn't have an apple ID yet to check her icloud!!!

iPhone 5, iOS 8.1.2

Posted on Dec 25, 2014 9:02 AM

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alex_h1 Dec 26, 2014 10:32 AM in response to The Advocate
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Dec 26, 2014 10:32 AM in response to The Advocate

Hello The Advocate,

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

Before being able to add a child to your family sharing, you will need to create an Apple ID for them as outlined in the article below.

Family Sharing and Apple IDs for kids - Apple Support

Take care,
Alex H.
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