How to set-up iPhone for family sharing from an old way of sharing tunes

Years ago, I set-up my iPhone set-up w my Apple ID for most things and our family email as ID for purchases of tunes, movies, etc. Apple and others recommended this approach at the time.

For the newer family sharing, how do I migrate - what ID(s) should I use?

iPhone 6s

Posted on Apr 28, 2021 12:54 PM

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Eric Root

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Apr 28, 2021 1:32 PM in response to SeekingAppleInfo

Use the family email since all the purchases are tied to it.

May 4, 2021 3:53 PM in response to Eric Root

will this continue to keep my emails, contacts, addresses, etc. separate?

Eric Root

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May 4, 2021 5:29 PM in response to SeekingAppleInfo

It should unless you have someone else using/sharing your Apple ID.

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