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How can I move my purchases to a new Apple ID?

I've been using the same AppleID on 2 devices and I'd like to switch the Apple ID on one of the devices but still keep my purchased apps. How do I do this?

iPhone SE, iOS 12

Posted on Jun 27, 2020 9:32 AM

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Posted on Jun 27, 2020 9:43 AM

See How to create a new Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204316and

 

How to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone or iPad

https://www.imore.com/how-change-apple-id-your-iphone-or-ipad

 

See the data implications below.


Some of these things may apply even though not changing an Apple IDWhat to do after you change your Apple ID or password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071

 

 Keep in mind that some things available under a first Apple ID will not be available under a new Apple ID. For example, you won’t be able to transfer anything purchased from the App and iTunes Stores to the new ID. And, there are other issues to be addressed.

 

And see what Eric Root says on this matter here  https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251483565and

 

what Winston Churchill says about it here: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7452747

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You also can set up family sharing between the IDs to share purchases made with them. See:

 

Family Sharing  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201060

 

Set up Family Sharing https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201088

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Jun 27, 2020 9:43 AM in response to meryl23

See How to create a new Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204316and

 

How to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone or iPad

https://www.imore.com/how-change-apple-id-your-iphone-or-ipad

 

See the data implications below.


Some of these things may apply even though not changing an Apple IDWhat to do after you change your Apple ID or password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071

 

 Keep in mind that some things available under a first Apple ID will not be available under a new Apple ID. For example, you won’t be able to transfer anything purchased from the App and iTunes Stores to the new ID. And, there are other issues to be addressed.

 

And see what Eric Root says on this matter here  https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251483565and

 

what Winston Churchill says about it here: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7452747

__________

 

You also can set up family sharing between the IDs to share purchases made with them. See:

 

Family Sharing  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201060

 

Set up Family Sharing https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201088

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