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got a new mac for my 14yrs old, had it setup using my apple ID. I just realised he can have his own id. How can i reset his mac switching from my id to his without loosing his data? Thanks

Bought a new mac for my 14yrs old, had it setup using my apple ID. I just realised he can have his own id. How can i reset his mac switching from my id to his without loosing his data? Thanks

Posted on Jul 2, 2021 10:35 PM

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Posted on Jul 2, 2021 10:57 PM

Here are some articles that may help.



Although signing out of your Apple ID and signing in with their Apple ID may resolve the issue, a safer option may be to add a user.



Alternatively, you can restore the Mac to factory settings.


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got a new mac for my 14yrs old, had it setup using my apple ID. I just realised he can have his own id. How can i reset his mac switching from my id to his without loosing his data? Thanks

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