richardkayfcma

Q: how can I set up family sharing from my windows laptop?

I have an apple id, but no iphone or ipad

I want to set up family sharing for my 13 year old daughter

how can I do this without an apple device ?

windows laptop, Windows 10

Posted on Sep 15, 2016 4:31 PM

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Q: how can I set up family sharing from my windows laptop?

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  • by braden85,

    braden85 braden85 Sep 16, 2016 3:04 PM in response to richardkayfcma
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    Sep 16, 2016 3:04 PM in response to richardkayfcma
    Hi  richardkayfcma,

    Thanks for your question.   To set up Family Sharing, as the organizer, you would need to have an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or a Mac.   


    Set up Family Sharing


    However, I'm assuming you just want to have control over the purchases made on your daughter's iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.   If that is the case, you can set up the iTunes account using your Apple ID, password, and billing information; and create an Apple ID for your daughter to use for her iCloud contacts, calendars, iCloud Photo Library, etc. 

    Create and start using an Apple ID

    You can also use Restrictions (parental controls) using your Apple ID to block or limit specific apps and features on your daughter's iOS device.

    Use Restrictions on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch


    If neither you nor your daughter have an Apple device, then you cannot use the Family Sharing feature.

    Enjoy the rest of your day!