lulurats
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Q: Have one apple id but 2 profiles/ nicknames in games centre but can't log out of one nickname and into another.

So family has apple id- we all use it. In the past I have set up two different profiles for Games Centre so that my son can play his ipad. He asked me what his nickname is, which we have. But when you enter the games centre it asked for your apple id and password but then gives my profile on his ipad and not his. I can not figure out a way to switch it to his profile. I know one exists because I can see that I am friends with him. He has an ipad mini- up to date software etc.

Posted on Oct 17, 2013 1:58 AM

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Q: Have one apple id but 2 profiles/ nicknames in games centre but can't log out of one nickname and into another.

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  • by judysings,

    judysings judysings Oct 20, 2013 11:16 AM in response to lulurats
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    Oct 20, 2013 11:16 AM in response to lulurats

    Hi lulurats,

     

    Welcome to the Support Communities!

     

    It is possible to have one Apple ID that everyone uses for iTunes Store purchases, etc.

    But each member of the family would have to have their own Apple ID for Gamecenter, iCloud, etc.

     

    I'm including some information below for GameCenter in particular and Apple ID in general:

     

    Using Game Center

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4314

     

    You can change the account you are signed into by:

    • iOS: Tap Settings > Game Center.
    • OS X: Click the Me tab in the Game Center app and click on your Account.

    Note: Please note each Apple ID has its own associated scores, achievements, and friends.

     

    Game Center settings - iPad User Guide

    http://help.apple.com/ipad/7/#/iPad9a13d039

     

    Game Center settings

    Go to Settings > Game Center, where you can:

    Sign out (tap your Apple ID)

    Allow invites

    Let nearby players find you

    Edit your Game Center profile (tap your nickname)

    Get friend recommendations from Contacts or Facebook

     

    Specify which notifications you want for Game Center. Go to Settings > Notifications > Game Center. If Game Center doesn’t appear, turn on Notifications.

     

    Change restrictions for Game Center. Go to Settings > General > Restrictions.

     

     

    Using your Apple ID for Apple services

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4895

     

    I hope this information helps ....

    Have a great day!

     

    - Judy