Q: my daughter and i have separate iPhones but both share the same ID so the phones keep syncing. Is it straightforward to set up a new ID for one of them??

My daughter and i have separate iPhones but both share the same ID so the phones keep syncing. Is it straightforward to set up a new ID for one of them so we can be independent??

iPhone 5s, iOS 9

Posted on Oct 13, 2015 12:56 PM

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Demo Oct 13, 2015 1:18 PM in response to Karen Evelyn
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Oct 13, 2015 1:18 PM in response to Karen Evelyn

IT should be straightforward. I don't know how old your daughter is, but you might want to consider setting up Family Sharing.
Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support

I would set up the new ID for her and you keep your own ID, assuming that you are sharing your ID.
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