Types of Family Sharing members

Members of a Family Sharing group can have different roles depending on their age.

Note: The age at which someone is considered an adult or child varies by country or region.

  • Organizer: An adult who sets up a Family Sharing group. The organizer can invite family members, remove family members, and disband the group.

  • Adult: A member of the Family Sharing group who is 18 years or older.

  • Parent/Guardian: An adult member of the Family Sharing group who can help manage parental controls for children in the group. When the organizer adds an adult to the Family Sharing group, they can designate them as a parent or guardian.

  • Child or teen: A member of the Family Sharing group under the age of 18. The organizer, parent, or guardian can create an Apple ID for a child who is too young to create their own. See the Apple Support article Create an Apple ID for your child.