Region-specific rules for managing an Apple Account

Some Apple Account settings and feature requirements for children, teens and adults will vary depending on your state, country or region.

Apple Account age requirements

Where required by law, these age confirmation requirements apply to Apple Accounts in Singapore, South Korea, the UK and the United States (Texas):

  • Adults will have to confirm their age to use certain services or features, to take certain actions on their account or when they create a new Apple Account.

  • You can confirm your age with a credit card that belongs to you or by scanning your passport (available in Singapore, the UK and Texas in the United States), driver’s licence or government-issued ID. Debit cards and gift cards aren't supported.

  • If you already have an Apple Account, Apple will check if you have a credit card on file or other eligible methods available to confirm that you’re 18 or older.

  • If you choose not to confirm your age, you can continue to use your device — but you might need to confirm before using certain services or features or taking certain actions on your account.

Find out how to confirm that you’re an adult

Select your country or region to find out more about the additional requirements for managing your Apple Account.

What is the age for a Child Account in my country or region?

In most countries and regions, a child under 13 can’t create an Apple Account without help and consent from a parent or guardian. They must be part of a Family Sharing group. The age for these Child Accounts varies in some states, countries and regions. These states, countries and regions may also have additional requirements.

  • Under 14 in Austria, Bulgaria, China mainland, Cyprus, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, South Korea and Spain

  • Under 15 in Czechia, France, Greece, Peru and Slovenia

  • Under 16 in Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Singapore and Slovakia

  • Under 18 in Brazil and the United States (Texas)

  • Under 13 in all other countries and regions

Find out how to update the birthday for a Child Account

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