I want to family share, but I want all members to pay for their own purchases

I would like to set up family share, but I want each member of the family to pay for their own downloads. Is it possible to keep the purchasing separate?

iPhone, iOS 9.0.1

Posted on Sep 30, 2015 10:51 AM

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Sep 30, 2015 11:35 AM in response to Beth Annon

The purchases really are separate, and are forever linked to the Apple ID that purchased them. Family Sharing addresses approvals, payment method, and app sharing. You can configure Family Sharing so that family members lacking the "Ask to Buy" option (minor children, usually) need to obtain the Organizer's permission, or approvers designated by the Organizer, before buying anything. The idea is for you to designate your own method of reimbursement, keeping Apple out of it.


Once a member obtains his or her own payment method they can remain Family Sharing members, but there is no longer any significant advantage to it.

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