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Hello,
I am using a shared iMac with High Sierra. I have my own Apple account and I can access my files on iCloud and my photos on Photos, but, when I open the App Store to update an app or buy a new one, it asks for the password of another user and I can't change the account since it is grey out.
Isn't it possible to use my own Apple ID on my own session in High Sierra?
Thank you in advance,
Andreu
iMac, macOS 10.13
See What to do when the Mac App Store shows a different Apple ID for software updates https://www.macworld.com/article/3267709/mac-app-store-apple-id.html This document refers to a prior owner, but is also applies to cases where a current owner's old Apple ID is a problem.
Basically, If an app is purchased/downloaded using one Apple ID, then you can't update it with another Apple ID. The app is inextricably linked to the first Apple ID. You'll have to delete it and repurchase/download it again with the second Apple ID.
Thank you for your response, but maybe I haven't explained myself clear enough:
When I try to log into the App Store app, the only option for login is by using another computer user, so I cannot login with my own Apple ID.
Yes. Well, not sure to understand your question. There are two users in this computer. Both are administrators. Is this what you mean?
So when I log in my session, I get all my iCloud stuff including my fotos, documents and all, but can't log as myself in the Apple Store.
Actually I ended logging in with the other user's account (so I had to call them to get the two-steps verification code).
Anyway, I just logged out and when I tried to login again, my user name was there so I could finally login properly.
Thank you for your help.
If you are booted into your account, have you asked the other user to sign out of the App Store in your account so you can sign in?
Do you have your own user accounting System Preferences/Users & Groups? If not, try making one, and after booting into the new account, try to sign in.
You are welcome.
I can't use my Apple ID for the App Store on a shared computer
