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Halle Marie

Q: Apple ID and phone numbers

My sister and I share an Apple ID, I just bought a new Macbook Pro, but for some reason on the messages, it receives hers and not mine. How do i change that?

Mac Pro, iOS 8.3

Posted on Jul 29, 2015 6:44 PM

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  • by Bear Hunter,

    Bear Hunter Bear Hunter Jul 29, 2015 6:54 PM in response to Halle Marie
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    Jul 29, 2015 6:54 PM in response to Halle Marie

    You should setup your own Apple ID.  That Apple ID is probably associated with her phone number through the "billing information" which is why you are receiving her messages.  I am unaware of the ability to associate two phone numbers.

     

    If you are concerned about the ability to get purchases already made on that account, you can setup Family Sharing.  Everything purchased from Apps to Music will then be available for free on all accounts within Family Sharing.

  • by gregfrombella vista,

    gregfrombella vista gregfrombella vista Oct 7, 2015 6:44 AM in response to Bear Hunter
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    Oct 7, 2015 6:44 AM in response to Bear Hunter

    How do I add my phone number to my apple account and will that take it off of her account?