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Family sharing and iTunes Allowances

My daughter is on family sharing so that she can access music she purchased on my account before she had her own account AND I have created an iTunes allowance for her for new purchases to limit her spending on her account. Should her new purchases come FIRST from her allowance instead of my card? So far all her purchases are being charged to my card. Her allowance does show up on her account, so I know her account has been properly credited with the funds. Is there a better way to give her access to previously purchased music/apps on my account (without giving her access to my credit card)? Thanks for any help you can offer.

iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2014), OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)

Posted on Jan 4, 2015 12:38 PM

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Jan 5, 2015 3:00 PM in response to yosemitedoran

Hi yosemitedoran,

Welcome to the Support Communities! If I'm understanding your question ... your daughter has two different Apple ID's? If so, she can't use iTunes Allowances on the Apple ID she is using for Family Sharing.

Start or join a family group using Family Sharing - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201088

Start a family group


One adult in the family—the family organizer—can set up Family Sharing for the group. When you set up Family Sharing, you'll be asked to confirm that you agree to pay for purchases initiated by the family members you invite and that you have a valid payment method on file. Valid payment methods for setting up Family Sharing include credit cards and debit cards.


Set up and manage iTunes Allowance - Apple Support

http://support.apple.com/en-is/HT201676



If you use Family Sharing and Ask to Buy is enabled for your account, you can't buy iTunes Allowances.


For the Apple ID that is not part of Family Sharing, this is a possible option:

Set up your Apple ID for iCloud and iTunes - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204053


I have purchased music, apps, or books with multiple Apple IDs. How can I get all of this content onto my iOS device?

First, copy all of your purchased content so that it's on the same Mac or PC with iTunes. This computer should be the one you sync your device with.


Next, authorize your computer to play content with each Apple ID in iTunes. After your computer is authorized for all of your content, it can be synced to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.


I hope this information helps ....


- Judy

Family sharing and iTunes Allowances

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