What to Know

• On iOS: go toSettings>your name>Family Sharing>child's name>Remove.
• On Mac: go toApple menu>System Preferences>Family Sharing>Details>Removefrom Family Sharing.
• Apple does not allow you to remove children under 13 from Family Sharing.

This article explains how to remove kids 13 and older from Family Sharingon iOS 10.2 and newer and Mac devices, as well as workarounds for children under 13.

How to Remove Kids 13 and Older From Family Sharingon iOS

You can easily remove kids who are 13 years and older from your Family Sharing group.Here's how:

You must be the organizer of the Family Sharing group to make changes to who's in your family group.

1. Open the Settings app on any iOS device signed in to the Apple ID/Apple Account you use for Family Sharing.

   

2. Tapyour nameat the top of the screen.

   

3. TapFamily Sharing.

   

4. Select the name of the person you want to remove from Family Sharing.

   

5. TapRemove and then follow any other onscreen instructions.

How to Remove a Kid 13 and Older from Family Sharing on Mac

You can also remove family members on your Mac. Here's how:

1. Go to the Apple menu and openSystem Preferences.

   

2. ClickFamily Sharing (on older versions of the macOS, clickiCloud).

   

3. ClickDetailson the person you want to remove (on older versions, you'll need to clickManage Familyfirst).

   

4. ClickRemove from Family Sharingand follow any additional onscreen instructions.

   

   How to Remove Kids 13 and Under From Family Sharing

   Apple doesn't allow you to remove a child under 13 from your Family Sharing (in the U.S., at least; the age is different in other countries). When you add a child that young to your Family Sharing group, they're there to stay until they turn 13.

   If you started Family Sharing and added a child under 13, you can't remove them independently. However, you have a few ways you can potentially get out of this situation:

   • Disband the family: You can disband the entire Family Sharing group and start again. When you create the new group, don't add the child under 13. If you and the child are the only people on your Family Sharing list, you need to transfer them before you can stop Family Sharing.
   • Transfer the child to another family: When you add a child under 13 to Family Sharing, you can't delete them, but you can transfer them to another Family Sharing group. To do that, another Family Sharing group's organizer needs to invite the child to join their group. In this case, the child's Family Sharing account won't be deleted, but it won't be your responsibility any longer.
   • Call Apple: If transferring a child to another Family Sharing group isn't an option, call Apple. While the company doesn't give you a way to remove a child from Family Sharing, it has other tools that can help. Call 1-800-MY-APPLE and talk to someone who can provide support for iCloud and Family Sharing.

   When you call Apple, make sure you have all of the relevant information handy. The customer service representative will need the email address for the account of the child you want to remove. You'll also need a device handy so that you can access your own Apple Account. Apple Support will walk you through the process of removing the child. Official removal can take up to 7 days. 

   After the Child Is Removed From Family Sharing

   Once the child is removed from your Family Sharing group, they won't have access to the content they downloaded to their device from other Family Sharing members. Any content the child shared with the family group that they're no longer part of becomes inaccessible to other people in the same way.

• What is Family Sharing on iPhone?

  Apple's Family Sharing lets up to six family members or friend group members share purchases from the App Store and Apple Books. They can also share access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, an iCloud storage plan, a family photo album, and an Apple Card.

• How do I set up Family Sharing?

  To set up Family Sharing, open the iPhone's Settings app and tap your name >Family Sharing >Set up Your Family. Follow the prompts to invite family members and share access to your apps, subscriptions, and more. To add more family members later, tapAdd Memberand send an invitation.

• How do I share Apple Music without Family Sharing?

  You can't share Apple Music without Family Sharing. Apple Music Family Memberships require Family Sharing.