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I purchased and use my new Macbook Pro for my faculty university position; complete with it's own Apple ID. However, my personal devices are utilized through my personal Apple ID. How can I sync both together to enable iMessages on my new laptop?
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If you want all your messages synced, one option for the computer is to sign into Messages/FaceTime using your personal ID. Use the professional ID for everything else.
You can sync, using iCoud.com., many things including messages; Photos; and Desktop and Documents items. I think you realize it, but you can't combine Apple ID accounts.
See How to set up iMessage on your Mac https://www.imore.com/how-set-messages-your-mac
How to set up and activate iMessages for iPhone and iPad https://www.imore.com/how-to-activate-imessage-iphone-ipad
Also, see How to sync iMessage conversations on iPhone, iPad and Mac https://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/iosapps/how-sync-imessage-on-iphone-ipad-mac-3654385/
How do I enable iMessages if I have 2 separate Apple IDs between devices?
