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How do I enable iMessages if I have 2 separate Apple IDs between devices?

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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Posted on Jul 8, 2020 6:14 AM

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Posted on Jul 8, 2020 6:26 AM

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/


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Jul 8, 2020 6:26 AM in response to riveroakgirl

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?

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