Including grandparents, aunts, and uncles in Family Sharing

Can a grandparent set up an account that would include their adult child and their spouse and children? Could an aunt or uncle join?



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Original Title: Who is a family member for family sharing? Can a grandparent or aunt or uncle be included?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 18

Posted on Sep 22, 2025 3:57 PM

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Posted on Sep 22, 2025 4:02 PM

There are no 'degrees of separation' nor age restriction for who can be part of your Family Sharing account. The only restrictions are a maximum of 6 individual accounts, and they all have to be in the same country.

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Including grandparents, aunts, and uncles in Family Sharing

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