Add a family member with an Apple ID

The organiser of the Family Sharing group can add a family member who has their own Apple ID.

  1. Go to iOS Settings

  2. Tap on Family, then tap the Add Member button in the upper-right corner.

  3. Tap Invite Others, then follow the onscreen instructions.

    You can send the invitation using AirDrop, Messages, or Mail. If you’re near the family member, you can also tap Invite in Person and ask the family member to enter their Apple ID and password on your device.


Create an Apple ID for a child
An organiser, a parent, or a guardian can create an Apple ID for a child under their Apple Family. To create a child account: 
  1. Go to Settings
  2. Tap on Family.
  3. Do one of the following:
  • If you’re the organiser/Parent: Tap the Add Member button, 
    Tap Create Child Account.
    Note: If your child already has an Apple ID, tap Invite Others. They can enter their Apple ID password on your device to accept the invitation.
  • If you’re a parent or guardian: Tap the Add Member button.
    Follow the onscreen instructions to finish creating the child account. You can set content restrictions, communication limits, and downtime; share your child’s location with all members of the Family Sharing group, including any new members added later; and use Ask to Buy. You can change these settings at any time. 


  • You can now use these credentials you have just created for your child to login to their device under iOS Settings