Switching between two Apple IDs daily

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Switching between two Apple IDs daily

Hi everyone,

I have multiple Mac and iOS devices in my life... I have a couple of macs at home, an iPhone, and an iPad. At work I have another Mac, and of course I also use my phone at work. I’m planning to use my iPad at work now too, so I’m curious about making proper use of sync and handoff services. I would like to be able to sync and handoff at work, with my work Apple ID, but then when I’m home, sign into my personal Apple ID and use sync and handoff services at home.

I understand I can simply sign out one and sign in the other, but I feel like the service isn’t intended to work like this so, I wonder...

Does anyone have experience with this setup? Can anyone suggest any potential issues with this concept?

Any suggestions will be much appreciated.

Thank you,

Mike

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Apr 2, 2021 5:07 PM

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Eric Root

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Apr 2, 2021 5:39 PM in response to DrMacMikeR

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.

Family Sharing.

Family Sharing - Set up.

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