These age confirmation requirements apply to Apple Accounts in the UK:

  • Adults will have to confirm that they're 18 or older to use certain services or features, or take certain actions on their account.

  • You can confirm your age with a credit card that belongs to you, or by scanning your passport, driving licence, or one of the following PASS-accredited Proof of Age cards: CitizenCard, My ID Card, TOTUM ID card or Young Scot National Entitlement Card. 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.

  • Web Content Filter and Communication Safety are turned on automatically for kids and teens as well as adults who haven’t confirmed their age.

  • If you choose not to confirm your age, you can continue to use your device – but you need to confirm your age before you can adjust these safety settings.

Find out how to confirm that you’re an adult

In the UK, 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.

Find out how to update the birthday for a Child Account

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