Accidentally connected Mom’s iPad to mine

I accidentally connected my moms iPad to my own. We have family sharing & I now have 2 iPads & mom’s name has disappeared

iPad Pro, iPadOS 16

Posted on Jul 3, 2023 4:48 AM

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Jul 3, 2023 3:10 PM in response to Stickie Lu

Check the AppleID being used by each iPad for iMessage:

Settings > Messages > Send & Receive > [Start New Conversations From] AppleID


If your own AppleID is not shown on your iPad, or your mother’s AppleID shown on her iPad, tap the AppleID (shown in blue text) on the iPad that is incorrect - then select Sign Out.


Next, restart the iPad:

Settings > General > Shut Down


Restart the iPad using the Sleep/Wake button - then sign-in to the correct AppleID on the affected iPad:

Settings > Messages > [Send & Receive] AppleID

Jul 3, 2023 7:58 AM in response to Stickie Lu

In what manner do you believe that you have “connected” your own and your Mother’s iPad? Are they signed-in to iCloud with the same or different AppleID?


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Without more information, it is impossible to provide any guidance that might not cause loss of data.

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Accidentally connected Mom’s iPad to mine

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