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Can children under 13 have Apple IDs? How to create an Apple ID for a child

By SK 5 comments Last updated December 30, 2022

Q: Can kids under 13 create Apple IDs?

How to manage your Apple ID and Other Account Details using iOS 10.3

A: An Apple ID is used to log into Apple’s products and services (e.g. iCloud, FaceTime, iTunes, etc.be created at the). Obtaining an Apple ID takes only minutes. Users sign up at the My Apple ID webpage. And if desired, users can also have multiple Apple IDs.

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  • How to obtain an Apple ID for a child

What About Minors? Do They Get Their Own Apple IDs?

Children under 13 cannot sign up for Apple IDs on their own

However, a parent can create an Apple ID for his/her child. Note that an Apple ID for a kid cannot be set up at the My Apple ID site. Apple’s site will give this error message: “You are not eligible to create an account at this time.”

How to obtain an Apple ID for a child

If you want your child to have an Apple ID, get one for your child using Apple’s Family Sharing. Apple IDs for children under 13 are now possible, thanks to Family Sharing.

Family Sharing iOS - step 2

Here’s how:

  • Your iDevice (iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch) must run iOS 8 or later
  • You need to add a credit card to your Apple ID account. Debit cards are not acceptable for this
  • Enable Family Sharing (if you have not done so) (see this article for more)
  • Tap Settings > iCloud > Family, and tap “Create an Apple ID for a child”

create Apple ID for a child

  • Tap Next
  • Enter your child’s birthday and tap Next
  • Then agree to the “Parent Privacy Disclosure” agreement
  • Verify your credit card by entering the security code
  • Enter your kid’s name, tap Next, then create their Apple ID
  • Set password and security questions for this account

That’s it! Now your child has his/her own Apple ID!

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SK

Obsessed with tech since the early arrival of A/UX on Apple, Sudz (SK) is responsible for the original editorial direction of AppleToolBox. He is based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Sudz specializes in covering all things macOS, having reviewed dozens of OS X and macOS developments over the years.

In a former life, Sudz worked helping Fortune 100 companies with their technology and business transformation aspirations.

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  1. Bob says

    April 16, 2017 at 7:19 PM

    Awesome, this is useful

    Reply
  2. Axel says

    July 27, 2016 at 1:44 PM

    Unfortunately, it seems Apple only allows child apple ids whicb end in icloud.com, NOT their own email account at another provider.

    A pity for this great service, as I refuse to use an Apple email account.

    Reply
  3. Megan says

    December 20, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    I have an iPod Touch 4th generation that i was going to pass down to my younger sibling. It is running ios 6. Could I create a child’s account on my iPod 6th generation and then log into it on my iPod 4g?

    Reply
  4. Karolin says

    December 19, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    Hey Nick!Seems a great App!! I can’t find it yet on the Apple Store, don’t know why One other cool thing to have (maybe for 3.0) is the ability to prcseos an entire folder of picture with the app (a bit like an autmoate script on PS). And then be able to publish the whole album on Facebook!!!

    Reply
  5. Angel says

    April 4, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    i need a Apple id please

    Reply

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