Can two different apple IDs share one email address?
Considering setting up a separate Apple ID for my wife. We have shared an ID up til now. We want to continue sharing one gmail account. Will that work?
iPad mini 4, iPadOS 15
Considering setting up a separate Apple ID for my wife. We have shared an ID up til now. We want to continue sharing one gmail account. Will that work?
iPad mini 4, iPadOS 15
Use the steps in the articles below to create an Apple ID.
If she is changing to the new ID, there may be some data loss, but you can minimize it. If syncing photos with iCloud, ensure Optimization is turned off in Settings/Your Name/iCloud/Photos and/or in Photos/Preferences/iCloud. Then make sure full resolution photos are on the device/computer. When signing out of iCloud, if asked whether you want to retain data, choose yes. Messages conversations will be lost if they are addressed to the ID. See the article below for other places that the old ID should be removed. See Winston Churchill's response in the below discussion. Also set up Family Sharing between the IDs to keep access to your apps/purchases.
How to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone or iPad.
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.
How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another.
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That’s concise! I’ll set up a second email address for one of us to use. Thanks.
I really appreciate your detailed instructions about the process. The need for separate accounts would never have occurred to this senior twenty years ago when we set this up. Thanks.
You are welcome.
Can two different apple IDs share one email address?