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Jackguiler Author

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just got a new iPad...how do I set up so I don’t get my kids texts and they don’t get mine.

iPad Pro, iOS 13

Posted on Mar 30, 2020 6:35 PM

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Ferd II

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Posted on Mar 30, 2020 6:39 PM

Don't use the "same Apple ID. Use Family Sharing:

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Ferd II

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Mar 30, 2020 6:39 PM in response to Jackguiler

Don't use the "same Apple ID. Use Family Sharing:

Eric Root

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Mar 30, 2020 6:40 PM in response to Jackguiler

Each person needs to have their own Apple ID to prevent that. Apple IDs aren't meant to be shared. Before offering more suggestions, do you all share the iPad or are there other devices/computers that they/you are using?

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