carolfromTRNJ

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Q: iCloud Help needed!

I have 1 Mac with 1 iTunes. We have 3 iPhones. How can I create separate iCloud accounts for each family member, yet still share iTunes?

I don't want my children's contacts or photos and they don't want mine. Is this possible with 1 Apple Id?

If it is possible, step by step instructions would be super!

Thank you in advance

CarrolfromTRNJ

iOS 8

Posted on Sep 17, 2014 6:10 PM

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by gail from maine,

gail from maine Sep 17, 2014 6:12 PM in response to carolfromTRNJ
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Sep 17, 2014 6:12 PM in response to carolfromTRNJ

You can keep the Apple ID you use for iTunes as the ID you purchase with, and then create separate Apple IDs for iCloud:

Using your Apple ID for Apple services

See the section titled: "Using one Apple ID for iCloud and a different Apple ID for Store Purchases"

Cheers,

GB
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carolfromTRNJ Sep 17, 2014 6:14 PM in response to gail from maine
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Sep 17, 2014 6:14 PM in response to gail from maine

Thank you I will try this.
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gail from maine Sep 17, 2014 6:34 PM in response to carolfromTRNJ
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Sep 17, 2014 6:34 PM in response to carolfromTRNJ

Most welcome! The separate Apple IDs for iCloud will ensure that you all have your own Messages, FaceTime, Email, Photo Stream, and iCloud storage and backup. The single ID for iTunes will enable you to each to access the shared iTunes library and download media from there.

Cheers,

GB
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