Mac Treat #176: Set an iTunes Allowance
For those of you who share a home computer between family members, this is a helpful tip if you’d like to give the kids access to the iTunes Store without giving up your credit card number.
To set up a monthly iTunes Allowance, follow these steps:
- Log in to your main account (your administrative account, if you will—the one you’d like to use to manage the allowance)
- Click Redeem (located under “Quick Links”)
- Select “Gift a Gift on iTunes”
- You’ll see a list of choices—click “Set up an allowance now” next to the piggy bank icon
Once you’re in the iTunes Allowance section, just add your name, the recipient’s name and the monthly allowance. You’ll have the choice to pick when to send the first installment; this will repeat monthly, but you can cancel at any time in your account settings.
Note: You’ll need to have the Apple ID of the recipient in order to complete the setup. If the recipient doesn’t have one yet, you can create one.
Click Continue and the recipient will immediately be able to access the credit.