Why can't i select Family Sharing?
Check your Family Sharing settings
Make sure that you're using the same Apple ID for Family Sharing and Media & Purchases. And make sure that purchase sharing is turned on. Then ask your family members to check their settings too.
How do I approve Apple Family Sharing?
Approve or decline a purchase request
Do one of the following: In the Family pop-up window that appears, click Approve or Decline. In the Messages conversation that appears, click “Review the request” or View Details, then click Approve or Decline.
Why is my iPhone not asking permission for Family Sharing?
You can't ask permission, because you have signed in with iCloud and iTunes accounts that are not associated with each other." When you see this message, check your Family Sharing settings, check which Apple ID you're signed in with, and make sure that you're on a supported device.
How do I join Apple Family Sharing?
You only need to set up Family Sharing on one device. Then it's available on all your devices that are signed in with the same Apple ID. Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing, then follow the onscreen instructions to set up your Family Sharing group. Add one or more family members.
Does Apple Family Sharing work across countries?
"All Family members must share the same Home Country." "To share purchases, family members must be in the same iTunes Store country or region."
Does Family Sharing work in different countries?
Note: To share purchases, family members must be in the same Apple ID country or region. If a family member changes their Apple ID country or region, that person might lose access to other family members' purchases, and installed apps that were shared from other family members might not work.
How do I accept Apple Family Sharing on my iPhone?
Notifications are displayed at the top of Notification Centre. If you still don't see your Ask to Buy requests, check your Family Sharing settings, check which Apple ID you're signed in with and make sure you're on a supported device.
Why am I not getting my child's Apple app requests?
One adult in your family — the organizer — invites all the other members to join and sets up accounts for anyone under 13. Once family members join, Family Sharing is set up on everyone's devices automatically. The group then chooses which services and features they'd like to use and share.
How does Family Sharing work on iPhone?
In case you are not receiving Ask to Buy requests, check if you signed with correct Apple ID and also check your Family Sharing settings. If you miss Ask to Buy request or notification, try to find and set it up in the Notification center on your Apple device.
How do I fix permissions on my iPhone?
To participate in Family Sharing, all family members must have their own Apple ID. Children under 13* can't create an Apple ID on their own.
Why am I not getting my sons purchase requests?
If an app or feature on your device is not working, not appearing, or is restricted (grayed out), it may have been disabled using Screen Time, or by an IT administrator if you are using a device owned by an employer or educational institution. Tap Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy > scroll to Allow Changes.
Why can't I add a child to Family Sharing?
Family Sharing itself is free, it has no added cost. Apple Music requires you subscribe and pay for the specific Family Plan version. Other Apple Subscriptions will be shareable directly without needing to pay anything extra or having a special subscription plan.
Why is family greyed out on iPhone?
An ID can only be part of one family at a time. If the child has two IDs then yes, each ID can be part of different families, but note that managing two IDs has its own difficulties since devices cannot be signed into multiple IDs at a time.
Is Apple Family Sharing free?
Note: To share purchases, family members must be in the same Apple ID country or region. If a family member changes their Apple ID country or region, that person might lose access to other family members' purchases, and installed apps that were shared from other family members might not work.
Can I join 2 Apple families?
The content and services provided by Apple are country specific and will not work with Apple IDs registered in different countries. Family sharing also works only with Apple IDs registered for the same country.
Is Apple family region locked?
There are several affordable ways to stay in touch with family overseas. One option is to use a messaging app like WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger, which allow you to send messages, photos, and videos for free over WiFi or mobile data. You can also use a voice calling app like Skype or WhatsApp to make calls.
Is Apple One region locked?
If someone invited you to join their family, you'll get an email or text message with your invitation. Follow the instructions on the invitation to join the family group. When you join a family, your family members may see your name, photo, and email address.
How do I change my Apple region?
As it turns out, it's possible for someone else in your family to receive your texts if you're on a Family Sharing plan with that other family member using the same Apple ID. As accidentally as this may have happened, it can also be fixed with a few simple steps.
How do I connect with my family overseas?
With Ask to Buy and Family Sharing, whenever a child initiates a new purchase or free download, a request goes to the family organizer. The organizer can review the item and approve the purchase or decline the request right from their own iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
How do I change my location on Family Sharing?
Once your child reaches the age of 13 (or equivalent minimum age depending on jurisdiction), they will be permitted to maintain their account without participating in Family Sharing.
How does Family Sharing location work?
The family sharing feature only allows members to share certain information such as purchased apps, music, books, and other media, and it does not grant access to personal browsing history. Your browsing history is private and can only be viewed by you, unless you explicitly choose to share it with someone else.
What are the disadvantages of Apple Family Sharing?
To fix these errors, users must check and adjust permissions, locate missing files, or update/reinstall the affected program. If users continue to experience issues, they should seek assistance from their organization's IT support team.
How do I accept a family link invite?
Choose Apple menu > System Preferences. Click Family Sharing. If you're the family organizer, click Purchase Sharing and make sure that Share My Purchases is turned on. Click Family Sharing and click Details next to a family member's name to see if Ask to Buy is turned on for that person.
Can Family Sharing see my texts?
Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing. Tap Purchase Sharing, then turn off Share Purchases with Family. If the organizer wants to turn off purchase sharing entirely, they can tap Stop Purchase Sharing.
Where do I approve Apple child app request?
Seems each family member will need to have their own Apple ID. If you have Family Sharing, it seems you can have up to six of you ok. Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing > Add Family Member. Tap Create a Child Account, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Where do Apple family requests go?
You only need to set up Family Sharing on one device. Then it's available on all your devices that are signed in with the same Apple ID. Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing, then follow the onscreen instructions to set up your Family Sharing group. Add one or more family members.
How do I give my child permission on Apple?
Go to Settings. Tap your name. Tap Family Sharing, then tap Set Up Your Family. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your family and invite your family members.
What age does Family Sharing stop on iPhone?
If you can't click your Apple ID
Go to Settings, then tap Screen Time. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions. If Content & Privacy Restrictions is turned on, scroll down to the Allow Changes section. Tap Account Changes, and set it to Allow.
Can Family Sharing see my search history?
If your iCloud or Apple ID is grayed out on your iPhone, it is likely disabled. You will need to reset the password or remove and re-add the account.
What does Family Sharing restrict?
One adult in the family — the family organizer — can set up Family Sharing for the group from their iPhone, iPad, or Mac. If purchase sharing is turned on, the family organizer pays for family members' purchases and must have a valid payment method on file.
How do I fix permission issues?
Does family sharing cost anything extra? No. The only thing that costs extra are if you take out certain family level subscriptions. For example, if you want to share a higher level of iCloud storage you need a family level plan.
How do I fix my permissions?
Remember, you can only join one family at a time, and you can only switch to a different family group once per year. Not all content is eligible to be shared.
How do I fix permissions settings?
D. "Family Sharing Rules: You can only belong to one Family at a time, and may join any Family no more than twice per year. You can change the Apple ID you associate with a Family no more than once every 90 days.
Why is my Apple family Purchase ask not working?
"All Family members must share the same Home Country."
How do I approve family purchase request?
Note: To share purchases, family members must be in the same Apple ID country or region. If a family member changes their Apple ID country or region, that person might lose access to other family members' purchases, and installed apps that were shared from other family members might not work.
How do I not allow purchases on Family Sharing?
If you can't change your country or region, make sure you've cancelled your subscriptions and spent your store credit. Complete these steps before trying to change your country or region. If you're a part of a Family Sharing group, you may not be able to change your country or region.
Why can't I add to my Apple family?
If you can't change your country or region
If you're a part of a Family Sharing group, you might not be able to change your country or region. Learn how to leave a Family Sharing group. If you still can't change your country or region, or you have less store credit than the cost of a single item, contact Apple Support.
How do I allow Family Sharing?
Travel: visiting other countries is a great way to meet and connect with people from those places. Language exchange programs: these programs allow you to practice a foreign language with native speakers and learn about their culture.
How do I add Family Sharing to family?
Why can't I see my daughters location on Family Sharing?
How do I activate family on my iPhone?
How do I change my age on my Apple ID under 13?
Why is my daughter's Apple ID greyed out?
If an app or feature on your device is not working, not appearing, or is restricted (grayed out), it may have been disabled using Screen Time, or by an IT administrator if you are using a device owned by an employer or educational institution. Tap Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy > scroll to Allow Changes.
Why is iCloud and Family Sharing greyed out?
The authorization issue for the sharing of games or files is one of the reasons for Steam Family Sharing not working. You cannot share your game with other family members if the access is not authorized. So, the first thing you can do to fix the issue is to re-authorize shared Steam Library.
Who pays for Family Sharing?
Go to Settings and tap Screen Time. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions, then tap Content Restrictions. Choose the settings that you want for each feature or setting under Allowed Store Content.