Apple ID shared

My wife and I have shared the same Apple ID for many, many years. It causes a lot of confusion with texting and calling etc. What’s the best way to set up a separate Apple ID without losing access to all apps and apple features for both of us?

iPad Air 2, iPadOS 15

Posted on Apr 29, 2023 6:05 AM

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Posted on Apr 29, 2023 6:20 AM

See the following Apple articles:

Set up Family Sharing -> Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support

 

What is Family Sharing? -> What is Family Sharing? - Apple Support

 

👉 Make sure that each family member has a unique Apple ID

Make sure that each family member has a unique Apple ID - Apple Support

 

Share App Store, Apple TV, and Apple Books purchases with Family Sharing on iPhone

Share App Store, Apple TV, and Apple Books purchases with Family Sharing on iPhone – Apple Support (UK)

 

Add a family member to your subscriptions from Apple

Add a family member to your shared subscriptions – Apple Support (UK)

 

Share iCloud+ with your family -> Share iCloud+ with your family - Apple Support

 

What types of content can I share with my family?

What types of content can I share with my family? - Apple Support

 

Use Family Sharing to share iTunes Store purchases on PC

Use Family Sharing to share iTunes Store purchases on PC - Apple Support (GE)

 

How to download apps and content that your family members purchased

How to download apps and content that your family members purchased - Apple Support


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Apr 29, 2023 6:20 AM in response to jpnmc

See the following Apple articles:

Set up Family Sharing -> Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support

 

What is Family Sharing? -> What is Family Sharing? - Apple Support

 

👉 Make sure that each family member has a unique Apple ID

Make sure that each family member has a unique Apple ID - Apple Support

 

Share App Store, Apple TV, and Apple Books purchases with Family Sharing on iPhone

Share App Store, Apple TV, and Apple Books purchases with Family Sharing on iPhone – Apple Support (UK)

 

Add a family member to your subscriptions from Apple

Add a family member to your shared subscriptions – Apple Support (UK)

 

Share iCloud+ with your family -> Share iCloud+ with your family - Apple Support

 

What types of content can I share with my family?

What types of content can I share with my family? - Apple Support

 

Use Family Sharing to share iTunes Store purchases on PC

Use Family Sharing to share iTunes Store purchases on PC - Apple Support (GE)

 

How to download apps and content that your family members purchased

How to download apps and content that your family members purchased - Apple Support


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