Changing my Apple ID and family sharing

If I change my Apple ID and then use that to new ID for family sharing, how does my family start sharing using the new ID? Also, can a family member share purchases but also make purchases using their own Apple ID?

iPhone XS Max

Posted on Jan 21, 2020 4:28 PM

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Jan 21, 2020 5:34 PM in response to sbrown1011

If you do a name change, it won't affect Family Sharing.


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support     I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.


To have family members make their own purchases, they can buy/redeem iTunes Gift cards to the account. Charges will be deducted from the account balance before the organizer's credit card is charged.


App Store & iTunes Gift Cards by Email


Gift cards redeem


Gift Card - can’t redeem

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