Guide to Sending an Invitation to Join an Apple Family
This comprehensive guide teaches you how to send invitations so that others can join your Apple family from your iPhone, Mac, or iTunes.
This comprehensive guide teaches you how to send invitations for others to join your Apple family from your iPhone, Mac, or iTunes. Learn to easily manage your shared Apple family, add new members, and confirm their addition, all with detailed and clear steps. Plus, get additional tips to ensure a smooth and comprehensive experience with Apple's policies. An essential resource to make the most of family sharing benefits in the Apple ecosystem!
You can also follow the official Apple guide that is adapted to all devices and operating system versions of the respective devices.
These steps will help you invite others to join your Apple One Premium, Apple Music Family, or Apple TV+ plan.
Guide to Sending an Invitation to Join an Apple Family from an iPhone
Step 1: Access Your iPhone Settings
- On your iPhone, open the Settings app.
- Tap your name at the top of the screen to access your Apple ID settings.
Step 2: Manage Family Sharing
- Within your Apple ID settings, select "Family Sharing".
- Here you will see your shared family settings. If you haven't set up a family yet, it will prompt you to create one.
Step 3: Add a New Family Member
- If you already have a family set up, tap "Add Family Member" to invite a new person.
- You can choose to invite someone via their email or iMessage.
Step 4: Send the Invitation
- Enter the email address of the person you want to invite or select their contact if it's already saved on your phone.
- After entering the email, select "Send" to send the invitation.
- You can also copy us at contacto@sharingful.com, so we receive the invitation and can forward it to the user.
Step 5: Wait for Acceptance
- Once the invitation is sent, the invited person must accept it to become part of your Apple family.
- You can check the status of your invitation in the "Family Sharing" section of your settings.
Send an Invitation to Join an Apple Family from a Mac
Step 1: Access System Preferences
- On your Mac, click the Apple menu in the top left corner of the screen.
- Select "System Preferences".
Step 2: Manage iCloud Settings
- Within System Preferences, click "Apple ID".
- Select "iCloud" from the sidebar.
Step 3: Access Shared Family Settings
- In the iCloud section, find and click "Set Up Family" or "Manage" if you already have a family set up.
Step 4: Add a New Member
- In the Family Sharing section, choose "Add Family Member".
- Enter the email of the person you want to invite or select their contact.
Step 5: Send the Invitation
- Once the email is entered, follow the instructions to send the invitation.
- The invited person will receive an email or notification to join your family.
Step 6: Confirm the Addition
- You can verify if the person has accepted the invitation by checking the Family Sharing section.
Send an Invitation to Join an Apple Family from iTunes
Step 1: Open iTunes
- On your Mac, open the iTunes app.
- Make sure you are signed in with your Apple ID.
Step 2: Access Account Settings
- In the iTunes menu bar, go to "Account" and select "View My Account".
- Enter your password if necessary.
Step 3: Manage Family Sharing
- On your account information page, find the "Family Sharing" section.
- If you haven't set up a family yet, follow the instructions to do so. If you already have one, you can manage it from here.
Step 4: Invite a New Member
- Choose "Add Family Member" and follow the steps to send the invitation.
Step 5: Wait for Acceptance and Verify
- The invited person must accept the invitation.
- Once accepted, they will appear in your family member list in iTunes.
Additional Tips
With these steps, you can send an invitation to join an Apple family from your iPhone, Mac, or using iTunes. Note that the exact steps may vary slightly depending on the version of macOS or iTunes you are using.
- Ensure the invited person has a valid Apple ID.
- Consider Apple's age restrictions and policies on the maximum number of members in a shared family.
- Remember that sharing an Apple family also shares certain services and purchases, so make sure you understand what is shared before adding someone.
With these steps, you can easily and effectively send an invitation to join an Apple family from your iPhone. Plus, you can take advantage of everything Apple allows through its "Family Sharing" feature.