Apple Family Sharing overview

Apple Family Sharing overview

Family Sharing is a feature on iPhones that allows you to manage your children’s activity on their phone.


You can see the:
-Location
-Prohibit content
-Monitor, and restrict screen time
-Monitor and Restrict access to certain applications and Sites. 
-Set communication limits so you can manage their contacts remotely.

You can also share purchases, location, and iCloud storage with up to 5 other iPhones

Settings > Apple ID (your name at the top) > Family Sharing

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