K J
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Q: New iTunes accounts with "Main" iTunes account?

My children have been syncing their phones apps and music with my iTunes account.  Now that they have their own computers (PCs), I want to get them their own iTunes accounts.  In the past, they could go to the shared family computer and sync to iTunes and all was good.  That way, we had one central spot where all the apps and music was stored.  Now, with their own accounts, they will not have all of that content.  But if I enable Family Sharing, I understand they will be able to access it.  What happens 'sometime in the future' when FS is discontinued or broken or whatever?  Will the content in their accounts revert to them only and the content in mine revert to me only?  Or does FS enable them to capture the content into their own libraries and then FS can disconnect or whatever?  FWIW, all Mac, computer, and phone OS's are fully up to date

Aperture 3, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jan 17, 2015 4:21 AM

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    sterling r sterling r Jan 19, 2015 7:11 AM in response to K J
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    Jan 19, 2015 7:11 AM in response to K J

    Hello K J,

     

    Take a look at the following info from this article, as it outlines what will happen if you turn off Family Sharing or it becomes discontinued:

     

    Leave Family Sharing

    What happens to your content when you stop sharing?

    When you leave Family Sharing, your Apple ID is removed from the family group, and you stop sharing music, movies, TV shows, books, and apps with any remaining family members. In addition, any photos, calendars, and reminders shared by the family group will be removed from your devices. If you chose to share your location, you'll stop sharing your location with other family members, and your devices will be removed from the family Find My iPhone device list.

    Any content that your family shared with you isn't automatically removed from your device. You can purchase it again or remove it to free up space on your device. If you downloaded an app from a family member’s purchase history and made In-App Purchases, you'll need to purchase the app yourself to access your In-App Purchases.

    Any DRM-protected music, movies, TV shows, books, or apps that you previously downloaded from other family member's collections will no longer be usable, and other family members won't be able to use content downloaded from your collection. Learn more about Digital Rights Management (DRM) in iTunes for Mac or iTunes for Windows.

     

    You'll keep any purchases you initiated while part of the family group. However, if the organizer was paying for your iCloud storage or any other ongoing subscriptions, you'll need to start paying for them yourself using a valid payment method on your account. Learn how to add a credit or debit card to your iTunes Store account.

     

    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

    Regards,

    Sterling