How to Create An Apple ID for Your Child

From educational apps to entertainment ones, Apple devices offer a wealth of resources for kids too. However, as a parent, it is crucial for you to manage your child’s access to online content to ensure a safe environment. One way to do that is by setting up an Apple ID specifically tailored for your child through Family Sharing. If that’s something you’re looking for, this guide details how you cancreate an Apple IDfor your child via Family Sharing.

Why Create a Child Apple ID

A designated Apple ID for your kids allows them to access age-appropriate content while allowing you to exercise control and keep a tab over your child’s online activity. Once the Family Sharing setup is complete, parents can manage purchases, set restrictions, and monitor their child’s device usage.

Create an Apple ID for Your Child on iPhone

Once the child’s Apple ID is created, you’ll asked to configure parental controls and other settings for your child’s Apple ID and Apple devices.

Set Restrictions on Apple ID of a Child

Note:Once the child crosses 13 years of age, they can remove themselves from the Family Sharing group without the parent’s consent if they have the Apple ID. Thus, all the parental control settings and restrictions will automatically turn off on the child’s Apple ID.

Even if you can exit at the above step and skip the process altogether, you will find the created Child’s Apple ID in the Family Sharing section in your settings app, from where you can set the restrictions for your child. Here are all the restrictions you can set on your child’s Apple ID:

We have mentioned the steps to enable restrictions on a child’s Apple ID below.

Enable Screen Time Restrictions: Tap the blue Continue button, select what sort of content your child can access, andtap the Turn On Restrictions button.

Create Apple ID for a Child on Mac

Moreover, remember to review and manage your child’s activities, app downloads, andscreen timethrough the Family Sharing option on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

So this is how you parents can create a secure and tailored Apple ID for their child, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of Apple’s ecosystem while ensuring a safe and controlled digital environment.

Vikhyat Rishi

Vikhyat has a bachelor’s degree in Electronic and Communication Engineering and over five years of writing experience. His passion for technology and Apple products led him to Beebom, where he specializes in writing App features, How To’s and app troubleshooting guides for fellow Apple users. When not typing away on his MacBook Pro, he loves exploring the real world.

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