How to change my Apple ID for App store to download software

I need to download HP software from the app store, but it keeps defaulting to an old Apple ID and account. How do I change my account?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on May 4, 2022 2:09 PM

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Posted on May 4, 2022 6:06 PM

A request for another Apple ID password is often caused by purchases that were made when using the other ID. Those purchases are tied to the other ID and can't be transferred. One option is to delete the apps/purchases made by the other ID and download them using the new ID if desired. After deleting the apps, it may be necessary to restart the device/computer before you can download the apps again. If necessary, check your purchases history to see which apps/purchases weren’t made by the current ID. 


Purchase History Review.  *


Or you can try to set up Family Sharing  between the IDs to keep access to your purchases.


Family Sharing.      


ASC YouTube for Family Sharing   


Family Sharing - Set up.        

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May 4, 2022 6:06 PM in response to Freckles63

A request for another Apple ID password is often caused by purchases that were made when using the other ID. Those purchases are tied to the other ID and can't be transferred. One option is to delete the apps/purchases made by the other ID and download them using the new ID if desired. After deleting the apps, it may be necessary to restart the device/computer before you can download the apps again. If necessary, check your purchases history to see which apps/purchases weren’t made by the current ID. 


Purchase History Review.  *


Or you can try to set up Family Sharing  between the IDs to keep access to your purchases.


Family Sharing.      


ASC YouTube for Family Sharing   


Family Sharing - Set up.        

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