Setting up Mac want new id

Can I sign on new Mac with old id without any data etc following me


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.3

Posted on May 5, 2022 4:37 PM

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Posted on May 5, 2022 5:42 PM

You can do that as long as you don't use Migration Assistant, restore from a backup or turn on iCloud syncing.


If you create/use a new Apple ID, you will lose access to some of your data and the purchases made with your existing Apple ID.


Apple ID - create a new.      *


Apple ID – Create   -


Apple ID - Could Not Create or Could Not Set Up iCloud message.    *

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May 5, 2022 5:42 PM in response to Freebie106

You can do that as long as you don't use Migration Assistant, restore from a backup or turn on iCloud syncing.


If you create/use a new Apple ID, you will lose access to some of your data and the purchases made with your existing Apple ID.


Apple ID - create a new.      *


Apple ID – Create   -


Apple ID - Could Not Create or Could Not Set Up iCloud message.    *

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