Adding adults to family share

I was having this very same problem, where I was only being given the option to add a child, but not an adult. I stumbled on this post, hoping you had received an answer, but found you did not. Eventually, I realized that I was attempting to add an adult from a device where I was logged in on the account designated as “parent/guardian,” and not the one designated as “organizer.” I logged out of the iTunes account I was in, and logged back in as the account I had designated as “organizer,” and then tried again. When logged in as an organizer, I was able to add adult members, not just children. Hopefully this helps you get your family sharing set up the way you need to have it set up.

That does not work.

That would be the option if you are trying to create an Apple ID. Inviting someone would not define child or adult.

Please follow the steps in the support document carefully. Tap on “Invite People” and then enter their Apple ID.

bobzilla1960 wrote:

That does not work.

What does not work? Where are you getting stuck?

On your iPhone or iPad with iOS 16 or later

1. Go to Settings.

2. Tap Family. 

3. Tap the Add Member button .

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 15 or earlier

1. Go to Settings.

2. Tap your name, then tap Family Sharing.

3. Tap Add Member.

4. If your child doesn't have an Apple ID, tap Create an Account for a Child. But if your child already has an Apple ID, tap Invite People. They can enter their Apple ID password on your device to accept the invitation.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Follow the steps in support document linked below in the section titled “Invite people to join your family”

click here ➡️ Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support