Q: Can two Apple IDs be linked so that they can share data? My iMac and iPad have the same Apple ID and sync contacts, bookmarks, etc. My wife's iPad has a different Apple ID. Can it be linked somehow to mine to share contacts etc?

Can two Apple IDs be linked so that they can share data? My iMac and iPad have the same Apple ID and sync contacts, bookmarks, etc. My wife's iPad has a different Apple ID. Can it be linked somehow to mine to share contacts etc?

Mountain Lion, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2), iMac: 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Posted on Aug 16, 2014 3:37 PM

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by Kappy,

Kappy Aug 16, 2014 3:53 PM in response to rmacqueen
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Aug 16, 2014 3:53 PM in response to rmacqueen

No. You cannot link your contacts to hers. However, you can use Home Sharing to share the information:

Understanding Home Sharing
iOS- Setting up Home Sharing on your iOS device
Setting up Home Sharing for Apple TV (2nd & 3rd generation)
iTunes- Setting up Home Sharing on your computer
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fromsouth Aug 17, 2014 5:17 AM in response to rmacqueen
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Aug 17, 2014 5:17 AM in response to rmacqueen

There is a bit more to that - you can share your calendars
http://support.apple.com/kb/ph2690

Or you can setup each others accounts as secondary - it will allow you to see contacts, calendars and mail of other person.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4020
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