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I have one apple ID for multiple devices in my family. I'd like to keep it that way for itunes/app purchases. I would like a simple step 1, step 2, step 3 response on what I need to do to separate all other features like imessage, contacts, emails, etc.

I have one apple ID for multiple devices in my family. I'd like to keep it that way for itunes/app purchases. I would like a simple step 1, step 2, step 3 response on what I need to do to separate all other features like imessage, contacts, emails, etc.


I have been reasearching how to do this on the internet, but I haven't found an easy explanation yet. My family is going crazy over each others imessages being sent to others in the family and not being able to use FaceTime because of conflicting email addresses. I have read that if each person gets their own iCloud account, this would work. However, I need to know what to do after I set everyone up with their own iCloud account. Do I make that the default email address to be contacted or can they still use their hotmail email addresses. Any help- with easy explanation- would be much appreciated!!

iPhone 5, iOS 6

Posted on Jan 11, 2013 7:11 AM

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Jul 6, 2013 10:25 AM in response to hknopik

I think I have a similar question. This is my first time on a thread please be patient.


We have 1 apple id that 3 of us use so we can share music and apps. My 2 sons have itouches 5 - we sent up their iMessage using an email address from a local cable company. The cable company has been bought out by Time Warner so I have to get them new email address.


I have set-up 2 Gmail accounts.


How do I set up the new gmail accounts on iMessage/iCloud? How will this effect the current iCloud/iMessage? I know just enough about all this to totally confuse myself.


Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

I have one apple ID for multiple devices in my family. I'd like to keep it that way for itunes/app purchases. I would like a simple step 1, step 2, step 3 response on what I need to do to separate all other features like imessage, contacts, emails, etc.

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