I've been trying to find this information by searching the web and I can't find a good answer.
Can I use myname@verizon.net for my "iPad AppleID" and use the same email address for my "iMac AppleID"?
Ok this is a different question.
You do not need to set up a different apple-id for each apple-device.
You can use your first apple-id for all apple devices such as Mac, iPhone, or iPad, whatever the version of OS
Ok this is a different question.
You do not need to set up a different apple-id for each apple-device.
You can use your first apple-id for all apple devices such as Mac, iPhone, or iPad, whatever the version of OS
Ok, and exactly how do I do that?
Right now I have my iMac Apple ID set up to use my gmail address. (myname@gmail.com)
And I have my iPad Apple ID set up to use my verizon address. (myname@verizon.net)
How do I get both of them to use the same Apple ID?
4. more details on Mail settings you might need from your email provider
5. Use IMAP if you've chosen to use both mailaccounts on both devices
Rik
You appear to be setting up a second AppleID on the Mac, which is why you get that error. And NO, you can't use the same email as the primary on two AppleIDs. Don't create a second one, log in on the Mac with the existing ID. (Unless you really feel you need to two ID, in whcih case you will need to find another email address to use).
Ok, maybe I didn't make myself very clear.
I'm talking about using the same primary email address for two different apple devices.
When I try to change my primary email address on my iMac to be the same as the primary email address on my iPad, It says, that email address is already in use.
if you haven't made any purchases with either ID yet, just pick the one that you really want to use and simply abandon the other one. You cannot delete Apple ID's, you have to just stop using it.
Then all that you need to do is to sign into that Apple ID in iTunes on the Mac and in the Settings on the iPad. In iTunes go to Store>Sign In. On the iPad go to Settings>iTunes and App Store>Apple ID and sign in.
That still didn't answer my question.
I'm talking about using the same primary email address for two different apple devices.
Yes. In fact, that's the whole point. You use the same Apple ID on all of your devices and the information, photos, etc, sync across all of them.
If it puts your mind at ease, I use the same Apple ID on 8 different devices.
I Think you have to forget from all devices and after changeing the primary mail, the connect devices to it.
I suggest to use IMAP on all devices and no Exchange
I am using my mailaccounts (all IMAP) on PC, Mac, Android- & iOS-devices
in fact, my accounts are Gmail.com, Telenet.be & icloud.com
On my PC I utilise Microsoft Office Outlook 2013 with the 3 mailaccounts installed as IMAP
On my Mac mini I utilise Mail provided by the OS (Mavericks) with the 3 mailaccounts installed as IMAP
On my Ipad (1) I utilise Mail provided by the iOS 5.1.1 with the 3 mailaccounts installed as IMAP
On my Android 4.1 pad I utilise Gmail with the 3 mailaccounts installed as IMAP
On my Nexus4 phone I utilise Gmail with the 3 mailaccounts installed as IMAP
As Calendar I have Google synchronised with the Mavericks calendar on my mac mini
All works perfect together
Rik
Assuming you are talking about actually using email accounts and not setting up AppleIDs - it is not quite clear from your posts thus far - yes, of course you can. However, many POP based email accounts will not allow multiple concurrent connections, meaning if you are already connected (have the map app open) on one device, you may be temporarily blocked on another. To resolve this, close the mail app on one device before accessing it on another, or find an IMAP based email provider (which will be far easier to mange on multiple devices anyway).
If you are talking about settings up email addresses on two different AppleIDs, no, you cannot.
Ok, I'm REALLY, REALLY not making myself clear.
When you set up an Apple ID, you specify the primary email address for this account.
When I set up my iPad to create my Apple ID, I used myname@verizon.net.
When I set up my iMac to create my Apple ID, I tried to use myname@verizon.net, and apple says that email address is already in use.
your mail account has nothing to do with your apple id or device or even platform
you activate your mail account in your mail-app on your device, just pay attention you activate your account as IMAP and not as POP or Exchange
I suppose Verizon.net offers IMAP too?
citation from Wikipedia :
IMAP supports both on-line and off-line modes of operation. E-mail clients using IMAP generally leave messages on the server until the user explicitly deletes them. This and other characteristics of IMAP operation allow multiple clients to manage the same mailbox. Most e-mail clients support IMAP in addition to Post Office Protocol (POP) to retrieve messages; however, fewer e-mail services support IMAP. IMAP offers access to the mail storage. Clients may store local copies of the messages, but these are considered to be a temporary cache.
Ok, Thanks for the help. I'll try that.
Can I use one email address for two apple devices? (One iPad2 and one iMac.)
