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
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Open the Settings app: On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, tap the Settings app icon, which looks like a gray gear.
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Tap your name: At the top of the Settings app, tap on your name.
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Select Family Sharing: Tap on "Family Sharing."
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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
- Open the Settings app: On your Mac, click the Apple menu and choose "System Settings."
- Select your Apple ID: In the left sidebar, click on your Apple ID.
- Choose Family Sharing: Click on "Family Sharing."
- 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.
