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Q: Installing on multiple systems

I'm thinking of building a home server using OSX Server and before I purchase addition hardware, I'm considering installing it on a MacBook Pro to become familiar with it. Just wondering if I do, will I later be able to install it on a new Mac at no charge?  The app in App Store is tagged as Family Sharing = yes which for other apps lets you install on as many devices as you like within a family. Just wanted to make sure.

 

Thanks,

D

Posted on Jun 1, 2016 5:51 PM

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  • by Strontium90,Solvedanswer

    Strontium90 Strontium90 Jun 1, 2016 5:58 PM in response to ddeacon
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    Jun 1, 2016 5:58 PM in response to ddeacon

    Yes.  Assuming you log in with the same Apple ID that was used to purchase it on the original device.  Your app catalog follows the user account, not the hardware.

     

    I will admit, I don't have experience with Server.app and its interaction with Family Sharing.  I would assume that if other Apple apps are available via Family Sharing, this would be also.  However, I suspect that you will be using your Apple ID on both devices so Family Sharing is not a consideration.

     

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  • by ddeacon,

    ddeacon ddeacon Jun 1, 2016 6:00 PM in response to Strontium90
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    Jun 1, 2016 6:00 PM in response to Strontium90

    Yes I will be using the same ID so I suppose family sharing won't be applicable. But good to know either way I'll be able to install on both systems.

     

    Thanks

    D

  • by Angus Fox,

    Angus Fox Angus Fox Jun 3, 2016 1:25 AM in response to ddeacon
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    Jun 3, 2016 1:25 AM in response to ddeacon

    I have OS X Server installed on multiple Macs (A Macbook Pro for testing, and a Mac Pro) all with the Same Apple ID.