Set Up Imessage For Child

If the device offers it use the touch id fingerprint scanner or the face id facial recognition system for an added layer of security.
Set up imessage for child. On your mac open messages then do one of the following. Tap the imessage on off switch. Setting up messages on your child s ipad is easy. At this point you may be asked for your apple id which should be unique to the individual s device. 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 can enroll an alternate appearance for face id and up to five fingerprints so add your child s and your own. Launch settings from your home screen. Simply tap on the settings app and on the left hand side tap messages. With touch id set up both your finger and your child s finger so you can each unlock the device.
On iphone ipad or ipod touch go to settings messages then turn on imessage. If you re using macos mojave or earlier choose apple menu system preferences icloud manage family then click the child s name. On your mac choose apple menu system preferences family sharing and click the details button next to the child s name. Tap the banner at the top with your name in it then tap itunes app store. If you set up your iphone using icloud chances are imessage was activated along with it.
If you re signing in for the first time enter your apple id and password then click sign in. Face id only works with one face per device so set it up using your child s face. If not or if you ever need to re activate it it s simple to do. Tap apple id at the top of the screen your email username and select view apple id. You can also set a six digit passcode to help protect their data.