If I log out of iTunes and log in with a different account, will all my apps and data be deleted?

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If I log out of iTunes and log in with a different account, will all my apps and data be deleted?

This is not only a question for my computer but also for my phone and my iPad. My mom has an Apple account that both she and I use. Unfortunately, without turning on iCloud, all of my Safari bookmarks are transported to her phone and her notes go to mine. I want to get my own account so I can use iCloud and only MY stuff will be synced to MY devices, but I already have a lot of apps on my phone and iPad and computer that I don't want to lose.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Dec 15, 2013 5:27 AM

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mende1

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Dec 15, 2013 5:47 AM in response to ddooddlegirl

ddooddlegirl wrote:

So, for example, if I have a paid app, I won't have to pay for it again when I switch accounts?

Only in the devices where that app is installed, but note that you will have to use the other Apple ID to update the app. To prevent this, you will have to repurchase the app with your new Apple ID, because you cannot transfer purchases between two Apple IDs

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mende1

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Dec 15, 2013 5:30 AM in response to ddooddlegirl

Welcome to Apple Support Communities

Of course not. Apps are not deleted if you change your Apple ID on any of your devices. However, you will need the old Apple ID to update those applications, unless you download them with the new Apple ID.

iCloud lets you choose if you want to delete or keep your data stored on iCloud. The only exception is for documents stored on iCloud, which are deleted if you change your iCloud account

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ddooddlegirl Author

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Dec 15, 2013 5:46 AM in response to mende1

So, for example, if I have a paid app, I won't have to pay for it again when I switch accounts?

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