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I put wrong Apple ID when setting up husband’s computer. Nothing in sync noe

How do I change Apple ID on new computer

iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021, 2 ports)

Posted on Jul 3, 2022 6:37 PM

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Posted on Jul 3, 2022 7:40 PM

Might be easier to wipe it and start over, if you’ve used your Apple ID and merged ~everything of yours into the new install under the spouse’s preferred login username.


It’s certainly possible to create a second Admin login associated with the expected Apple ID, but… wrong name.


Erase and reinstall macOS - Apple Support


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Jul 3, 2022 7:40 PM in response to quasicorp

Might be easier to wipe it and start over, if you’ve used your Apple ID and merged ~everything of yours into the new install under the spouse’s preferred login username.


It’s certainly possible to create a second Admin login associated with the expected Apple ID, but… wrong name.


Erase and reinstall macOS - Apple Support


I put wrong Apple ID when setting up husband’s computer. Nothing in sync noe

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