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My phone is linked to my iPad. My son uses the iPad and I’d like to separate the two. How do an do that?

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Mar 22, 2021 12:44 PM

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Posted on Mar 22, 2021 12:49 PM

Set up a different Apple ID for your son to use. If there's the same ID on both devices it thinks you are both the same person.


Here is/are link(s) to Apple Support documents that may help you:


Create an Apple ID. Click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT204316


Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child - https://support.apple.com/HT201084


If you see a 'Could Not Create Apple ID' or 'Could Not Set Up iCloud' message - https://support.apple.com/HT210743

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Mar 22, 2021 12:49 PM in response to NicoleIpadHelp

Set up a different Apple ID for your son to use. If there's the same ID on both devices it thinks you are both the same person.


Here is/are link(s) to Apple Support documents that may help you:


Create an Apple ID. Click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT204316


Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child - https://support.apple.com/HT201084


If you see a 'Could Not Create Apple ID' or 'Could Not Set Up iCloud' message - https://support.apple.com/HT210743

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