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Q: Can more then one person (with different Apple ID's) use the same iBookAuthor Program to Publish (house hold computer)?

I want to publish my fathers books using iBooks Author.  I'm going to set him up with an Apple ID, but he does not have a computer and I will be publishing it from my personal computer.  I have my own Apple ID and wish to publish my own books using the same program on the same computer.  Will this be an issue? or will I be able to switch Apple ID's upon pushing it to pusblish? 

Mac OS X (10.6.4)

Posted on Jun 16, 2013 10:29 AM

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Q: Can more then one person (with different Apple ID's) use the same iBookAuthor Program to Publish (house hold computer)?

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  • by K T,

    K T K T Jun 16, 2013 1:19 PM in response to PaperRedemption
    Level 7 (23,844 points)
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    Jun 16, 2013 1:19 PM in response to PaperRedemption

    I'd think you can log in using alternate/multiple ibook accounts.... Both paid or free?

     

    Try using both with iTunes Connect on your computer and see how far you get.

     

    If it proves difficult, simply create a logon on your computer for him and work from there.

  • by vinnyvg,

    vinnyvg vinnyvg Jun 16, 2013 10:24 PM in response to PaperRedemption
    Level 4 (1,880 points)
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    Jun 16, 2013 10:24 PM in response to PaperRedemption

    I have a free books account and later applied for a paid books account.

    This required setting up a new Apple ID and not using the same email or passwords.

    So  they are two totally separate accounts - on my computer.
    That part is not a problem for you and your father.


    The other aspect is both will need to open an iTunes Connect account for each ID.

    I dont see delivery as a problem.

     

    The part I am not sure about in your case is iTunes - as I only have me as usuer on the computer its never been an issue, but there is a Family sharing option available.

     

    The previous post is the best starting point as you will both need separate accounts.