Create and manage subaccounts

With a primary Member ID email address, you can create up to 20 subaccount Member ID email addresses at no extra cost.

Learn about subaccounts

A subaccount is a member ID email address set up under the account owner’s primary member ID. Only the account owner can create and manage subaccounts. For example, the account owner would have a primary member ID, and their spouse or children would have subaccount member ID.

  • You can have up to 20 subaccounts under your primary member ID. Only 10 can be active at one time.
  • You can't delete subaccounts, but you can disable them.
  • Subaccount users can manage phone features, get product support, and chat with an agent.
  • The member ID email for a subaccount won’t appear on the bill.
  • You’re required to complete a few extra steps if you create a subaccount for a child under the age of 13.

Heads up: Free AT&T email accounts that aren't associated with a home internet service from AT&T can't create subaccounts.

Ordering permissions for subaccount users

  • U-verse TV and AT&T Internet account owners can grant ordering permissions to subaccount users who are 18 years of age or older. You can do this when you edit a subaccount.
  • Granting ordering permissions allows the subaccount user to make service-related purchases (like buying Pay Per View movies). These purchases are charged to your account.

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Last updated: December 8, 2025

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