I have an old iPad Air 2 that I have reset to Factory settings and would like to give it to my wife who does not have an Apple ID. How can I set it up as a Family Sharing machine to my iPad Pro?
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iPad Pro, iPadOS 18
Outside of Educational and Enterprise establishments, iPad and iPhone are principally intended to be single-user devices - and are not intended to shared in the same manner as you may be accustomed when using a Windows PC or Mac computer - which has multiple user profiles/accounts. Attempting to share a device with a common (i.e. shared) AppleID leads to all kinds of unexpected issues.
Every user of Apple devices should have their own AppleID. This is essential to maintain intended separation of identity and activities. Unintended sharing of information and data, in particular account credentials, will have unforeseen consequences.
Having created a new AppleID for your spouse, the iPad should set-up using the new AppleID. The iPad that will now be used by your spouse should be properly prepared before "moving in":
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Now that your individual identifies have their own AppleID, you might then consider using Apple's Family Sharing features - with you as the family organiser and adding your spouse as a family member - this allowing you to selectively share purchased Apps, subscriptions and Apple services between users:
How to create a new Apple ID – Apple Support
Set up Family Sharing – Apple Support
Share App Store, iTunes Store and Apple Books purchases with Family Sharing – Apple Support
Outside of Educational and Enterprise establishments, iPad and iPhone are principally intended to be single-user devices - and are not intended to shared in the same manner as you may be accustomed when using a Windows PC or Mac computer - which has multiple user profiles/accounts. Attempting to share a device with a common (i.e. shared) AppleID leads to all kinds of unexpected issues.
Every user of Apple devices should have their own AppleID. This is essential to maintain intended separation of identity and activities. Unintended sharing of information and data, in particular account credentials, will have unforeseen consequences.
Having created a new AppleID for your spouse, the iPad should set-up using the new AppleID. The iPad that will now be used by your spouse should be properly prepared before "moving in":
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Now that your individual identifies have their own AppleID, you might then consider using Apple's Family Sharing features - with you as the family organiser and adding your spouse as a family member - this allowing you to selectively share purchased Apps, subscriptions and Apple services between users:
How to create a new Apple ID – Apple Support
Set up Family Sharing – Apple Support
Share App Store, iTunes Store and Apple Books purchases with Family Sharing – Apple Support
Thank you, very helpful.
You're very welcome.
How do I set up Family Sharing on an old iPad Air?
