Kids' MacBook and accounts
I set up my daughter's MacBook using my own Apple ID and would like to change to her AppleID cause she has access to my pictures and messages. How to proceed?
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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. Also set up Family Sharing to keep access to the apps/purchases.
How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7452747
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071
Family Sharing. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201060
Family Sharing - Set up. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201088