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My husband set up his information on my son's iPad. I just created a user for my child and would now like to set up the iPad under his apple id. Do i have to erase the entire iPad to switch identities?
iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd Gen, Wi-Fi
Yes, you would. The iPad is not able to have multiple profiles on it and switch like you would a computer. It is set to be set up for one individual only by Apple ID. If your husband is no longer going to use the device, you can wipe it and set it up for your son with his Apple ID. See this. What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Then go through and set it up for your son. Then if you are using Family Sharing, you can finish that setup.
Yes, you would. The iPad is not able to have multiple profiles on it and switch like you would a computer. It is set to be set up for one individual only by Apple ID. If your husband is no longer going to use the device, you can wipe it and set it up for your son with his Apple ID. See this. What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Then go through and set it up for your son. Then if you are using Family Sharing, you can finish that setup.
How to switch users on an iPad
