How to set parental lock on my Messages

I need help with my parental lock on my messages


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Earlier Mac models

Posted on Oct 22, 2025 8:23 PM

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Oct 23, 2025 6:48 AM in response to VictorChirino

Three easy steps:


  • By not sharing your Mac login password w/ anyone else.


  • By not sharing your mobile device passcode w/ anyone else


  • By not sharing your Apple Account with anyone else.


Make sure that each family member has a unique Apple Account - Apple Support


Create an Apple Account for your child - Apple Support


Use parental controls to manage your child's iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


How to “unshare” an Apple ID - Apple Community


If these steps don’t answer your question, please reply with more detail.

How to set parental lock on my Messages

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