Airusertoo
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Q: Need to change my kids age for the iCloud account. Is there really no way?

Hi, by mistake, I put the wrong age for my kid. Is there really no way to change, or delete it?

 

Thanks

 

Michael

 

PS, I realize there are several more with the same problem...

MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on Dec 27, 2014 1:31 PM

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Q: Need to change my kids age for the iCloud account. Is there really no way?

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  • by Brett L,

    Brett L Brett L Dec 29, 2014 11:46 AM in response to Airusertoo
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    Dec 29, 2014 11:46 AM in response to Airusertoo

    Hey Airusertoo,

     

    The birthdate for a child's Apple ID account can not be changed. See this article -

     

    Family Sharing and Apple IDs for kids - Apple Support

     

    Specifically -

    Enter your child's birthday and tap Next. The birthday for a child's account can't be changed after the account is created. Be sure to enter the correct date.

    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

     

    Be well,

     

    Brett L 

  • by Airusertoo,

    Airusertoo Airusertoo Dec 29, 2014 11:56 AM in response to Brett L
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    Dec 29, 2014 11:56 AM in response to Brett L

    Hi Brett

     

    Thanks for your replay!

     

    So, apparently, I am not the only one with the issue. There must be a solution. At the end, it is just software, that has to be altered...

    I mixed the birth year from my other kid with the one, I aded to family share. Can I cancel her account, or do something similar? I don't want to just create a new on, and having this one lingering around.

     

    Again, thanks for your repaly.

     

    Mike

  • by fortythieves,Helpful

    fortythieves fortythieves Dec 29, 2014 12:47 PM in response to Airusertoo
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    Dec 29, 2014 12:47 PM in response to Airusertoo

    I bit the bullet and started new accounts for them - most of the original purchases were made under my apple id anyway, so in theory they can access those purchases again as long as they are associated in my family sharing

  • by Airusertoo,

    Airusertoo Airusertoo Dec 29, 2014 12:52 PM in response to fortythieves
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    Dec 29, 2014 12:52 PM in response to fortythieves

    Thanks, Fortythieves. I guess, I will end up doing the same.

     

    Mike