Setting up an iPhone or iPad for your child
Using built-in parental controls, screen time settings, content restrictions, and purchase approvals to set up an Apple device for a child.
What the full guide will cover
This guide will walk through Apple's built-in family setup — Screen Time, content restrictions, purchase approvals, and communication limits — with a focus on settings that match your child's age and your household's approach.
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