Region-specific rules for managing an Apple Account
Some Apple Account settings and feature requirements for children, teens, and adults will vary depending on your country or region.
Apple Account age requirements
These age confirmation requirements apply to Apple Accounts in South Korea and the UK:
Adults will have to confirm that they're 18 or older to use certain services or features, or take certain actions on their account.
You can confirm your age with a credit card or by scanning an ID. If you already have an Apple Account, Apple will check if you have a payment method on file or other eligible methods available to confirm that you're 18 or older. Learn how to confirm that you’re an adult.
Select your country or region to learn more about the additional requirements for managing your Apple Account.
What is the age for a child account in my country or region?
In most countries and regions, a child under 13 can’t create an Apple Account without help and consent from a parent or guardian. They must be part of a Family Sharing group. The age for these child accounts varies in some countries and regions. These countries and regions might also have additional requirements.
Under 14 in Austria, Bulgaria, China mainland, Cyprus, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, South Korea, and Spain
Under 15 in Czechia, France, Greece, Peru, and Slovenia
Under 16 in Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Singapore, and Slovakia
Under 18 in Brazil
Under 13 in all other countries and regions
Learn how to update the birthday for a child account