Family Sharing turns off in Mac mini running macOS Sequoia 15.5

Family sharing just turns itself off after a few days using a Mac mini with Sequoia 15.5


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Original Title: family sharing turns off in IOS Sequoia 15.5

Mac mini, macOS 15.5

Posted on Jun 8, 2025 1:48 PM

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Posted on Jun 8, 2025 2:24 PM

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and set Family Sharing on. Reboot normally and test.


NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.


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Jun 8, 2025 2:24 PM in response to pdunkle

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and set Family Sharing on. Reboot normally and test.


NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.


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