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Setting up Ipad

I bought an ipad for my mom but set it up using all my info before I realized I wanted to set it up as though it was entirely hers. Now she has access to all my contacts, text messages, etc. Can I make her the sole user? I am unclear if I want to do the Family Sharing. What is easier?

Posted on Apr 6, 2020 6:23 AM

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Posted on Apr 6, 2020 6:28 AM

You should start here:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201351


Once the iPad has been prepared for reuse (removing all your data in the process) set it up again using your Mom’s AppleID - then set-up family sharing if you wish to share resources:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201088


Don’t share your AppleID - as this will lead to all kinds of complications and challenges in maintaining separation and privacy.


I hope you find this information to be helpful in properly setting-up both your devices and that of your Mom.

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Apr 6, 2020 6:28 AM in response to CrazyK9s

You should start here:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201351


Once the iPad has been prepared for reuse (removing all your data in the process) set it up again using your Mom’s AppleID - then set-up family sharing if you wish to share resources:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201088


Don’t share your AppleID - as this will lead to all kinds of complications and challenges in maintaining separation and privacy.


I hope you find this information to be helpful in properly setting-up both your devices and that of your Mom.

Setting up Ipad

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