Is it possible to set up an iPad for mainly my children's use without creating an apple ID for them?

iPad, iOS 10

Posted on Sep 10, 2022 6:28 AM

Similar questions

Setting up an iPad for child or and adult to use Hi everyone, I recently bought a 9th gen, 2021 iPad. I want to use it for my work, checking and replying to emails, reading documents online and making notes. I also want my kids to be able to use it for their homework and educational apps. however, when they are using it, I don’t want them to have access to my emails, work docs etc. I also don’t want screen time controls etc on it when I am using it. I have created Apple ids for the kids and set the controls I would like. But I was hoping that I could log in on my Apple ID and have my stuff and then log in as each child and their apps would be there. A bit like with a PC when you log in as different users etc. this hasn’t been happening and it’s really long winded to log out as them and log in as me. have I missed something? How can a child and an adult share an iPad safely?
2452 2
i no longer have an iphone but my children do, how do I manage their phone? I, no longer have an i phone, but my children do. How do I manage their phones?
472 1
I set up a my child's apple account; in family share but how do I assign his Ipad to him? it is currently set up under my user name/account I set up my child's apple account in family share; but how do I assign his Ipad to him? He is currently set up using my account info and I want to switch it over to family share.
1499 3

3 replies

Eric Root

Level 10

685,131 points

Sep 10, 2022 6:46 AM in response to SarC8

You can do that. For a 'full' service iPad, you can do that by using an already created Apple ID or they can use the iPad without an Apple ID, which will limit what they can do. For example, if they want a game, you will have to log into the App Store to download the game.

SarC8 Author

Level 1

4 points

Sep 10, 2022 7:21 AM in response to Eric Root

Thanks for your reply Eric!

Eric Root

Level 10

685,131 points

Sep 10, 2022 7:27 AM in response to SarC8

You are welcome.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Is it possible to set up an iPad for mainly my children's use without creating an apple ID for them?

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up