Should I give my kid their own Apple ID?

Make sure that your child has their own Apple ID

Everyone should have their own Apple ID, so don't share your Apple ID with your child. If your child uses your Apple ID, your child will have access to all your personal content, including text messages and photos.

What happens to kids Apple ID when they turn 13?

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.

Should family use same Apple ID?

Apple recommends that you do not share your Apple ID. Instead, set up Family Sharing so that each person uses their own Apple ID. This way, your family can share purchases, subscriptions, and more without sharing personal information like email, text messages, or passwords.

When you create an Apple ID for your child they will be automatically added to your family?

Please note that when you create an Apple ID for a child, they will automatically be added to your Family Group for sharing purposes. It's good to know that once you've created an Apple ID for your child, they cannot be removed from the family account until they're 13.

What's the best way to set up an iPhone for a child?

3 Reasons to Share an Apple ID with your kids

How do I separate two iphones with the same Apple ID?

Cheers! On one of the phones go to Settings/[Apple ID name]/iCloud and turn off the switches for the content you want to keep. You will be asked if it should be removed; say No. Next, sign out of the Apple ID (Settings/[Apple ID name] - Sign Out, and create a new Apple ID.

How do I manage my child's Apple ID?

What does an Apple ID for kids do?

If your child uses your Apple ID, your child will have access to all your personal content, including text messages and photos. If your child doesn't have an Apple ID, you can create an Apple ID for them when you set up Family Sharing. If your child already has an Apple ID, they should keep using it.

What email should I use for my childs Apple ID?

If you want to create an Apple ID for a child under 13 years old you have to do it on your own Apple device in Family Sharing. One disadvantage in doing it this way is that you are forced to create a new @icloud.com email address and use it as an Apple ID / iCloud ID for your child's account.

What restrictions does a child Apple ID have?

How do I separate my Apple ID from Family Sharing?

Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in with the Apple ID and password for the account you want to remove. In the Family Sharing section, choose Remove Account > Remove. After you leave the family group, you can start your own family group or join another one.

What happens if you use the same Apple ID for multiple devices?

You can use the same Apple ID on two phones, but you should probably do so without mirroring. Mirroring will share all the information between the two phones, even the messages, photos, and call logs. Unless this is your intention, using your Apple ID on a second phone will share your private data.

What happens if I make my own Apple ID?

It provides you with a digital identity to access Apple's online services across multiple iOS devices, such as your iPhone, iPad, and your Mac. The Apple ID allows you to sync your data such as Contacts, Calendars, Bookmarks, Reminders, etc.

What age does parental control end?

That is, as long as your child is 13 or older. If your child's age in the app is set as younger than 13, the controls will have to stay on. However, even these controls you can still edit to be less restrictive.

Why can't I FaceTime my child's iPad?

If contacts are not enabled, or if you're not in his Contacts list, you won't be able to communicate with him via FaceTime or iMessage if you have limits set in Screen Time.

What age does parental control end on iPhone?

The parental controls do not turn off until age 18. Cheers!

Can a child Apple ID use iMessage?

With Family Sharing, you can create Apple IDs for children under 13. Apple IDs allow them to participate in Family Sharing and use other Apple services such as iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, and Game Center.

Can I lock my child's iPhone remotely?

You can't remotely lock it and even if you could you would leave her no way to use the iPhone. Better off settings up restrictions with a different passcode to control what she can do.

What is the best way to set up an iPad for a child?

Can I set up an iCloud account for my child?

You can create a child's iCloud account directly on your own iPhone or iPad. Just tap Settings, tap your iCloud username, then tap Family Sharing > Add Family Member > Create an Apple ID for a child.

How can I break into my childs phone?

Can two parents control Apple Screen Time?

You can set up Screen Time for a family member on their device or, if you've set up Family Sharing, you can set up Screen Time for a family member through Family Sharing on your device. See Set up parental controls with Family Sharing on iPhone and the Apple Support article Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child.

How can I monitor my childs iPhone messages?

​Connect the monitoring device to your child's iMessage account. ​You can setup the monitoring device to receive your child's iMessages using their Apple ID and password. You can then setup the Text Message Forwarding feature to have their SMS text messages sent to the monitoring device.

How can I monitor my childs iPhone for free?

How can I monitor my childs iPhone text messages?

Monitor text messages through iCloud

If you use iOS 12 or a more recent version, you can use Apple's cloud message sync feature. By enabling iCloud syncing, you can access all data from your child's device. Make sure to enable message synching so you can read messages from your child's phone.