Setting up a 2nd Apple ID for a work phone
I have a work phone that is currently using my personal Apple ID. I want to set up a new Apple ID just for that device so I can delete it from the my personal account. How can I do that?
iPhone XR
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I have a work phone that is currently using my personal Apple ID. I want to set up a new Apple ID just for that device so I can delete it from the my personal account. How can I do that?
iPhone XR
If you want to completely reset the phone as set it up as new, do the steps in the article below before changing to the work ID.
If you want to leave the data on the phone when changing to the new ID, there may be some data loss, but you can minimize it. If syncing photos with iCloud, ensure Optimization is turned off in Settings/Your Name/iCloud/Photos and/or in Photos/Preferences/iCloud. Then make sure full resolution photos are on the device/computer. When signing out of iCloud, if asked whether you want to retain data, choose yes. Messages conversations will be lost if they are addressed to the ID. See the article below for other places that the old ID should be removed. See Winston Churchill's response in the below discussion. If possible, also set up Family Sharing between the IDs to keep access to your apps/purchases.
How to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone or iPad.
How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another.
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.
If you want to completely reset the phone as set it up as new, do the steps in the article below before changing to the work ID.
If you want to leave the data on the phone when changing to the new ID, there may be some data loss, but you can minimize it. If syncing photos with iCloud, ensure Optimization is turned off in Settings/Your Name/iCloud/Photos and/or in Photos/Preferences/iCloud. Then make sure full resolution photos are on the device/computer. When signing out of iCloud, if asked whether you want to retain data, choose yes. Messages conversations will be lost if they are addressed to the ID. See the article below for other places that the old ID should be removed. See Winston Churchill's response in the below discussion. If possible, also set up Family Sharing between the IDs to keep access to your apps/purchases.
How to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone or iPad.
How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another.
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.
You’ll need an email address that has never been used as an AppleID before -> How to create a new Apple ID - Apple Support
Setting up a 2nd Apple ID for a work phone