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My wife and I share an icloud account. Is there a way to set up imessage on our Mac so that the messaging she does on the Mac does not also go to my iphone automatically? Without setting up a separate icloud account for me.
iMac 27″, macOS 10.13
fosterfromca wrote:
My wife and I share an icloud account. Is there a way to set up imessage on our Mac so that the messaging she does on the Mac does not also go to my iphone automatically? Without setting up a separate icloud account for me.
Not if sharing an Apple ID. To Messages, you are the same person using 2 devices. Neither your Mac or phone can distinguish between you and your wife.
There really is no upside to sharing an Apple ID. Use Family Sharing to share most iTunes purchases.
fosterfromca wrote:
My wife and I share an icloud account. Is there a way to set up imessage on our Mac so that the messaging she does on the Mac does not also go to my iphone automatically? Without setting up a separate icloud account for me.
Not if sharing an Apple ID. To Messages, you are the same person using 2 devices. Neither your Mac or phone can distinguish between you and your wife.
There really is no upside to sharing an Apple ID. Use Family Sharing to share most iTunes purchases.
Got it. Thanks!
My wife and I share an icloud account. Is there a way to set up imessage on our Mac so that the messaging she does on the Mac does not also go to my iphone automatically? Without setting up a separate icloud account for me.
