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How Do I Edit Apple Family Sharing?

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You can edit Apple Family Sharing settings directly from your iOS or iPadOS device, or through a Mac or PC. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Editing Family Sharing Settings on Your Device

  1. Open the Settings app: On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, tap the Settings app icon, which looks like a gray gear.

  2. Tap your name: At the top of the Settings app, tap on your name.

  3. Select Family Sharing: Tap on "Family Sharing."

  4. Edit settings: You'll see a list of options for managing your Family Sharing group. These include:

    • Adding or Removing Family Members: Tap "Add Family Member" to invite someone to join your group. To remove a member, tap their name and then tap "Remove from Family."
    • Managing Payment and Purchases: Tap "Payment & Purchase" to edit your family's payment method, view purchase history, and manage content and privacy settings.
    • Sharing Location: Tap "Location" to choose whether you share your location with your family.
    • Sharing Photos: Tap "Shared Photos" to view and manage your family's shared photo library.
    • Sharing iCloud Storage: Tap "iCloud Storage" to manage how much iCloud storage your family shares.

Editing Family Sharing Settings on a Computer

  1. Open the Settings app: On your Mac, click the Apple menu and choose "System Settings."
  2. Select your Apple ID: In the left sidebar, click on your Apple ID.
  3. Choose Family Sharing: Click on "Family Sharing."
  4. Edit settings: You'll see a list of options for managing your Family Sharing group. These options are the same as those available on your device.

Note: You need to be the Family Organizer to make changes to Family Sharing settings. If you're not the organizer, you can request changes from the organizer.

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