How to create an Apple ID for your child
Children under 13 can't create an Apple ID on their own. (This age varies by region.) But if you're the family organizer, you can create an Apple ID for your child.
Does your child already have a Game Center account, but not an Apple ID? You don't need to create an Apple ID for them. Just use your child's Game Center nickname when you add your child to your Family Sharing group.
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Go to Settings.
- Tap your name.
- Tap Family Sharing, then tap Add Member.
- Tap Create an Account for a Child, then tap Continue.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up the account. You can use the child's email address for their Apple ID. Be sure to enter the correct birth date — you can't change it later.
On your Mac
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences.
- Click Family Sharing.
- Click the Add button
. - Click Create Child Account.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up the account. You can use the child's email address for their Apple ID. Be sure to enter the correct birth date — you can't change it later.
Learn more
- Learn how to reset a forgotten password.
- If you're helping an adult family member, you can create an Apple ID for an adult.
About settings and features for kids under 13
Some Apple ID settings and features work differently for children under 13. For example, a child under 13 can't create an Apple ID without permission and consent from a parent or guardian. The minimum age for account creation may vary across countries and regions as follows: Under 14 in Austria, Bulgaria, China mainland, Cyprus, Italy, Lithuania, and Spain. Under 15 in Czech Republic, France, and Greece. Under 16 in Brazil, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Under 13 in all other countries and regions.