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why i can't add 1 more family member

i only have 5 members in my group. Why can't i add the 6th. The "add family member" is greyed out.

iPhone 8, iOS 13

Posted on Jan 3, 2020 9:13 AM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2020 12:01 PM

Do you have access to another WiFi network where you can try? That has worked for several people.


Try a restart.


Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Try a forced restart.


Reset Device


If necessary


Hard reset


Do a backup and try a factory reset. Then restore from your backup.


Restore to Factory setting


Backup - Restore your device from an iCloud or iTunes backup


If necessary, contact Apple ID Support.


Apple ID Support


Apple ID Support (2) 


Apple Support by e-mail or chat    Work through the screens to get a chat option. 


Apple Support using Twitter


Or fill out and submit this form.          The form is for iTunes, but it will get passed to the ID Support section.  

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Jan 3, 2020 12:01 PM in response to rodicafromypsilanti

Do you have access to another WiFi network where you can try? That has worked for several people.


Try a restart.


Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Try a forced restart.


Reset Device


If necessary


Hard reset


Do a backup and try a factory reset. Then restore from your backup.


Restore to Factory setting


Backup - Restore your device from an iCloud or iTunes backup


If necessary, contact Apple ID Support.


Apple ID Support


Apple ID Support (2) 


Apple Support by e-mail or chat    Work through the screens to get a chat option. 


Apple Support using Twitter


Or fill out and submit this form.          The form is for iTunes, but it will get passed to the ID Support section.  

why i can't add 1 more family member

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