Is there a way to have one Apple ID on two iPhones, but separate messages?

I just received an iphone 11 to be used at work and I signed in with the same Apple ID that I use for my personal phone, which is an iphone 15 pro max. I am finding that all text messages I receive to either number are now showing up on both phones. I would like to keep the messages separate. Is there a way to do this? If not, can I create a new Apple ID and change the work phone to the new Apple ID? Thank you.


[Re-Titled by Moderator]

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Mar 29, 2024 4:37 PM

Reply

Similar questions

2 replies

Mar 29, 2024 8:33 PM in response to willa276

You can set up a second ID for Messages and Facetime. Sign into a different Apple ID for these services in Settings. Note this has to be the same ID for both. Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive, and make sure both your telephone number and Apple ID are input there and both show a checkmark. If you need more help, check this link: Add or remove your phone number in Messages or FaceTime - Apple Support .


You can also set up the other phone with a different ID and keep your two personas separate. You should only do this though if you really wish to keep everything separate. In a work context it may make sense to do that anyway if you have two devices.


If you already have your personal ID on the work phoen, if you sign out of the work phone with your personal ID and sign in with a work ID you will be given the one-time opportunity to keep data in various categories. If you select a group then this will be merged with the ID you are signing in on. So if you have a mixture of work and personal contacts on your current account signed into the work phone with your personal account, it may make sense to retain those and let them merge with your new work ID. Then delete the ones that are not work related.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Is there a way to have one Apple ID on two iPhones, but separate messages?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.