2 Apple ID on the same phone?

Hi I’m trying to transfer data on to a new IPhone. Do you have to log out of 1 Apple ID and then log into the 2nd one? How do know which apps use the different Apple IDs?

iPhone 15

Posted on Dec 1, 2023 3:06 PM

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Posted on Dec 2, 2023 2:31 AM

For most purposes an iPhone can only use one ID at a time. There are a few places where you can have a different ID for very specific purposes, but since your question really appears to be about how to transfer data to a new phone, I'll go straight to that.


First, why are you using a new ID? Just log in with the old ID. IF you have purchases made with the old ID those will be lost when you use a new ID. Read the support article Transfer data from your previous iOS or iPadOS device to your new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support to learn how to transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Select one of the three options: Quickstart, iCloud, or iTunes/Finder.


Read this support article about Apple ID Frequently Asked Questions --> https://appleid.apple.com/faq

"How many Apple IDs do I need?

Just one. Use the same Apple ID everywhere you sign in to ensure that all your Apple services and devices work together seamlessly and you can access your personal content from all your devices."




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Dec 2, 2023 2:31 AM in response to Jonnox

For most purposes an iPhone can only use one ID at a time. There are a few places where you can have a different ID for very specific purposes, but since your question really appears to be about how to transfer data to a new phone, I'll go straight to that.


First, why are you using a new ID? Just log in with the old ID. IF you have purchases made with the old ID those will be lost when you use a new ID. Read the support article Transfer data from your previous iOS or iPadOS device to your new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support to learn how to transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Select one of the three options: Quickstart, iCloud, or iTunes/Finder.


Read this support article about Apple ID Frequently Asked Questions --> https://appleid.apple.com/faq

"How many Apple IDs do I need?

Just one. Use the same Apple ID everywhere you sign in to ensure that all your Apple services and devices work together seamlessly and you can access your personal content from all your devices."




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