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How do I sign in out with one ID and sign in with a different Apple ID? I have two devices with different ID's

How do I sign in out with one ID and sign in with a different Apple ID? I have two devices with different ID's

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 17, 2020 10:25 AM

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Posted on Aug 17, 2020 12:23 PM

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. If possible, 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.      


Family Sharing.         


Family Sharing - Set up.        

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Aug 17, 2020 12:23 PM in response to Tayalso

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. If possible, 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.      


Family Sharing.         


Family Sharing - Set up.        

Aug 17, 2020 10:48 AM in response to Tayalso

Sign in and out of what? If iCloud, note that if you don’t erase the device each time, your data from one AppleID will get merged with the data from your other AppleID’s iCloud account.


If you mean in the App Store, you can only change AppleID there once every 90 days. And while signed in with one, you won’t be able to update or reinstall anything purchased with the other.


How do I sign in out with one ID and sign in with a different Apple ID? I have two devices with different ID's

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