Set Up Imessage For Child

With touch id set up both your finger and your child s finger so you can each unlock the device.

Set up imessage for child. Launch settings from your home screen. If you set up your iphone using icloud chances are imessage was activated along with it. On your mac choose apple menu system preferences family sharing and click the details button next to the child s name. You can enroll an alternate appearance for face id and up to five fingerprints so add your child s and your own. If not or if you ever need to re activate it it s simple to do.

If the device offers it use the touch id fingerprint scanner or the face id facial recognition system for an added layer of security. At this point you may be asked for your apple id which should be unique to the individual s device. On your mac open messages then do one of the following. If you re using macos mojave or earlier choose apple menu system preferences icloud manage family then click the child s name. Setting up messages on your child s ipad is easy.

You can also set a six digit passcode to help protect their data. Simply tap on the settings app and on the left hand side tap messages. The switch will be green when it s been turned on. Face id only works with one face per device so set it up using your child s face. Tap apple id at the top of the screen your email username and select view apple id.

If you re signing in for the first time enter your apple id and password then click sign in. Switch imessage on and your ipad will attempt to activate. To make sure you have your credit card set up for payment before creating an apple id for your child open the settings app on your device. Set up face id or set up touch id so that you can unlock the device with a glance or the touch of a finger. You created your apple id when you set up your ipad or turned on facetime.