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I have 2 phones and one apple id. I would like to have 2 separate id's

How do I set this up?


Posted on Jan 11, 2022 3:53 PM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2022 4:02 PM

Hello,


Though most prefer to have all their devices under one Apple ID, you could, somewhat, achieve this using the Family Sharing feature. Your current Apple ID could be your main then you could make a second Apple ID. After the second exists you would want to add it to your family group from the first Apple ID to share your purchases. Some subscriptions, like Apple Music, would need a higher level plan than individual to share from one Apple ID to others in a family group.


Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support

How to share purchases with your family - Apple Support

What types of content can I share with my family? - Apple Support


I hope this helps.

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Jan 11, 2022 4:02 PM in response to neva160

Hello,


Though most prefer to have all their devices under one Apple ID, you could, somewhat, achieve this using the Family Sharing feature. Your current Apple ID could be your main then you could make a second Apple ID. After the second exists you would want to add it to your family group from the first Apple ID to share your purchases. Some subscriptions, like Apple Music, would need a higher level plan than individual to share from one Apple ID to others in a family group.


Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support

How to share purchases with your family - Apple Support

What types of content can I share with my family? - Apple Support


I hope this helps.

Jan 11, 2022 6:53 PM in response to neva160

Apple ID - create a new.      


Apple ID – Create         


When changing to the new ID, there may be some data loss, but you can minimize it. If syncing photos with iCloud, ensure Optimization is turned off in Settings/Your Name/iCloud/Photos and/or in Photos/Preferences/iCloud. Then make sure full resolution photos are on the device/computer. When signing out of iCloud, if asked whether you want to retain data, choose yes. Messages conversations will be lost if they are addressed to the ID. See the article below for other places that the old ID should be removed. See Winston Churchill's response in the below discussion. Also set up Family Sharing between the IDs to keep access to your apps/purchases. 


How to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone or iPad.      


How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another.        


What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.     

I have 2 phones and one apple id. I would like to have 2 separate id's

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