When creating a new Apple Account or using Apple services, you may see a prompt asking you to confirm that you’re an adult. This is required by law in some countries and regions.
In certain states, countries and regions, you may be required to confirm that you're an adult before downloading apps, changing certain settings or taking other actions with your Apple Account.
Find out more about age requirements for managing an Apple Account by country or region
Depending on your state, country or region, you may be asked to confirm that you're an adult when you create a new Apple Account, update the software on your device, try to change certain safety settings or try to download or purchase apps with an age rating of 18+.
Different options may be available to confirm that you’re an adult:
Existing Apple Account information – Apple may ask to look at information associated with your account, including whether you have a credit card on file or how long you’ve had an Apple Account to help confirm that you’re an adult.
Use a credit card – You can add a credit card that belongs to you to your Apple Account to confirm that you’re an adult. If you use a credit card, you have the option to add it as a payment method for your Apple Account. If you don’t add it as a payment method, your credit card isn’t stored. Debit cards aren't eligible.
Scan your ID – You can scan your passport (available in Singapore, the UK and Texas in the United States)*, driving licence or government-issued ID to confirm that you're an adult. To help scan your ID successfully, make sure that you’re in a well-lit place (indoors works best). Place your ID against a neutral background and avoid glare. Make sure that the image of your ID is clear and in focus before submitting. Apple and its service providers use the image of your ID to confirm that you’re an adult and prevent fraud. The image of your ID is kept for a short period of time to complete this process, after which it will be deleted.
*Regardless of your state, country or region, Digital ID in Apple Wallet created using a US passport can also be used to confirm that you're an adult.
If you choose not to confirm your age when prompted, you can continue to use your device—but you need to confirm before you can turn off certain safety settings or download apps that are rated 18+.
To confirm later, you may see a message in the Settings app where you can choose to confirm, or you may be prompted to confirm the next time you take that action (such as when trying to download an app with an age rating of 18+).
If you can't confirm that you're an adult on your device:
Update your software: Make sure your device is running the latest software version.
Use a supported method: You can use a credit card that belongs to you, or your passport (available in Singapore, the UK and Texas in the United States), driving licence or government-issued ID to confirm that you're an adult. Debit cards and gift cards aren’t supported.
Try a different device: Some confirmation methods are available only on iPhone and iPad. If you’re using a Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV or Apple Vision Pro, try confirming on your iPhone or iPad.
Depending on where you live, you maybe required to connect to a Family Sharing group with an adult who has confirmed their age to take certain actions on your Apple Account – like downloading apps or changing certain safety settings. In some cases, certain actions may not be available until you turn 18.