I keep getting texts on my iphone addressed to my wife

Both my wife and I have Iphones, same account. When someone sends her a text it often shows up on my phone as well. How do I prevent this?

iPhone 12, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 18, 2025 11:41 AM

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Posted on Sep 18, 2025 12:06 PM

When you say "same account," do you mean the same Apple Account? Or do you mean the same cellular account?


If you mean you're sharing the same Apple Account, what you're seeing is expected behavior. Each person should have their own Apple Account.


How to “unshare” an Apple ID - Apple Community


If you are not sharing the same Apple Account and you're seeing this, are the messages that show up on both iMessages (blue) or SMS/RCS messages (green)?

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Sep 18, 2025 12:06 PM in response to KeninBrawley

When you say "same account," do you mean the same Apple Account? Or do you mean the same cellular account?


If you mean you're sharing the same Apple Account, what you're seeing is expected behavior. Each person should have their own Apple Account.


How to “unshare” an Apple ID - Apple Community


If you are not sharing the same Apple Account and you're seeing this, are the messages that show up on both iMessages (blue) or SMS/RCS messages (green)?

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