I have two Apple IDs, can I merge them into one?

I have two Apple IDs, can I merge them into one? My subscription to Music and News, for example, as well as subscriptions for certain apps are with an old Apple ID, and I would like to use only one ID.


Posted on Apr 24, 2024 10:01 AM

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Posted on Apr 24, 2024 10:16 AM

No. Apple IDs cannot be merged. Why did you create a second one?


You can manually transfer files and photos using AirDrop, but apps and subscriptions are forever tied to the Apple ID that downloaded or started them.


You can cancel the subscriptions on the old Apple ID and start them on the new one.

You will need to re-purchase any apps you purchased with the old Apple ID that you now want to access on the new Apple ID though.

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Apr 24, 2024 10:16 AM in response to TheForce17

No. Apple IDs cannot be merged. Why did you create a second one?


You can manually transfer files and photos using AirDrop, but apps and subscriptions are forever tied to the Apple ID that downloaded or started them.


You can cancel the subscriptions on the old Apple ID and start them on the new one.

You will need to re-purchase any apps you purchased with the old Apple ID that you now want to access on the new Apple ID though.

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