Is logging into a friend’s Apple ID safe for my data.

Should I log into my friend's Apple ID is it safe for my data one of my friend asked me to login to his Apple ID using my iPhone…Is my data safe or limited to my own device??

Posted on Jan 16, 2023 4:20 AM

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Posted on Jan 16, 2023 5:10 AM

No, it is definitely not safe. You could end up with a mixture of his and your items (including possibly passwords, photos, etc.) in his account, and then his items in your account when you log back into your account. Also, an iPhone is "owned" by the person signed into the phone. Although this is your friend, in theory you would be handing over ownership of your iPhone during that time. You would have to trust your friend to sign out again and let you have your phone back.



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Jan 16, 2023 5:10 AM in response to Akshat_Apple

No, it is definitely not safe. You could end up with a mixture of his and your items (including possibly passwords, photos, etc.) in his account, and then his items in your account when you log back into your account. Also, an iPhone is "owned" by the person signed into the phone. Although this is your friend, in theory you would be handing over ownership of your iPhone during that time. You would have to trust your friend to sign out again and let you have your phone back.



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