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Connecting number to iCloud messages on ipad

Someone signed into their iCloud account, and now it won’t let me set it back to my original number and email. What do I do?

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Nov 18, 2021 10:23 PM

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Posted on Nov 19, 2021 7:39 AM

Unlike other computers with which you may be familiar, that support multiple user profiles - other than “managed” educational environments, OS/iPadOS devices are not intended to be shared.


Be aware that if you sign-out of iCloud and other Apple services - and allow another user to sign-in - you’ll not be able to change back for 90-days. This restriction, intended to prevent account abuse, cannot be bypassed.


Unless you fully understand and accept the implications, you would be well advised to reconsider sharing your iPad with another user.


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Nov 19, 2021 7:39 AM in response to SchreinerKatie

Unlike other computers with which you may be familiar, that support multiple user profiles - other than “managed” educational environments, OS/iPadOS devices are not intended to be shared.


Be aware that if you sign-out of iCloud and other Apple services - and allow another user to sign-in - you’ll not be able to change back for 90-days. This restriction, intended to prevent account abuse, cannot be bypassed.


Unless you fully understand and accept the implications, you would be well advised to reconsider sharing your iPad with another user.


Connecting number to iCloud messages on ipad

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