Can 2 Seperate Apple Ids Share An Itunes Account?

Asked by: Mr. Dr. Leon Smith M.Sc. | Last update: July 7, 2023
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Answer: A: Answer: A: Sure, just use a common AppleID for your music/iTunes, and separate ones for iCloud and iMessage.

Can you share iTunes between two Apple IDs?

Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Family Sharing. Confirm the Apple ID that you want to use for Family Sharing, and make sure that Share My Purchases is selected. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Can I share my iTunes library with my husband?

Your iTunes library has some convenient built-in features you can use to share your songs and playlists with other devices or users. Sharing your iTunes library means you can enjoy your music from multiple devices and help your friends and family members discover new songs.

How do I separate Apple ID accounts?

To migrate to a separate account she will have to go to Settings>iCloud, tap Delete Account, provide the password for the current account to turn off Find My iPhone when prompted (if she's running iOS 7), choose Keep on My iPhone (to keep a copy of the iCloud data on her phone), then sign back in with a different Apple.

How do I separate a shared Apple ID?

A forwarding rule lets you keep old iCloud aliases in use even as you create a new Apple ID for people who formerly shared your account. Your account is now as split up as it can be without losing access to email or purchases at each account through forwarding and Family Sharing.

How Family Sharing works — Apple Support - YouTube

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Can my husband and I share Apple ID?

Avoid sharing an Apple ID Apple recommends that you do not share your Apple ID. Instead, set up Family Sharing so that each person uses their own Apple ID. This way, your family can share purchases, subscriptions, and more without sharing personal information like email, text messages, or passwords.

Can my wife use my Apple Music account?

Family Sharing lets you and up to five other family members share access to amazing Apple services like Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, and Apple Card. Your group can also share iTunes, Apple Books, and App Store purchases, an iCloud storage plan, and a family photo album.

How many devices can share my iTunes?

You can associate your Apple ID with up to 10 devices, with a maximum of 5 computers at any time [my interpretation of this is up to 10 things, of which up to 5 can be computers]. Each computer must also be authorized using the same Apple ID. You don't need to authorize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Should husband and wife have separate Apple IDs?

Apple recommends you do not share your Apple ID. Instead, set up Family Sharing so each person can use their own Apple ID. This way, your family can still share purchases, subscriptions and more without sharing personal information, such as emails, text messages or passwords.

Can two iPhones share the same Apple ID?

You can use the same Apple ID on two phones, but you should probably do so without mirroring. Mirroring will share all the information between the two phones, even the messages, photos, and call logs. Unless this is your intention, using your Apple ID on a second phone will share your private data.

How do I unlink two iPhones from the same Apple ID?

To unsync iPhones with the same Apple ID, unlock your phone, go to your settings app, and select the Apple ID or iCloud account. Scroll down to the devices connected and tap on the info on the phone you want to remove and tap on the remove button to commence the process.

How do I separate my Itunes account family?

Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in with the Apple ID and password for the account you want to remove. In the Family Sharing section, choose Remove Account > Remove. After you leave the family group, you can start your own family group or join another one.

How do I separate my iPhone from my husband's?

Tap on Settings > iCloud > Delete Account (only deletes it from this device, not from iCloud; the person keeping the current account will not be affected,) provide the password to turn off Find My Phone and choose to Keep on My iDevice when prompted. Sign in with a different Apple ID to create your new account.

What happens when you share the same Apple ID?

If you share the same ID for iCloud, you will be sharing the same iCloud account. When you do this, any data you sync with the account is merged and appears on both phones. You will, for example, end up with each other's contacts on your phone.

How do I share Apple Music without Family Sharing?

There is no way to share Apple Music without the Family Sharing subscription. Either you subscribe to the plan or stick to keeping your individual subscription to yourself.

How do I put my iTunes music on my husbands iPhone?

Log back into the iTunes app with your account and plug in your phone into his computer. From this point, go to the phone icon which comes up on the top left. Then go to music and click Sync Music. Make sure to sync all.

Can family share Apple Music library?

With iTunes or the new Apple Music app, you can share your entire music library from your computer to your laptop, iPhone, and more. This allows you to save space on your devices and share your music with your friends and family.

Can you have two Apple IDs on one phone?

Not many people are aware of this, but it is possible to sign in and use multiple Apple IDs on an iPhone or iPad. You can log in and set up multiple Apple IDs on an iOS device from the Settings app, and use them for different purposes like contacts, email, notes, bookmarks, etc.

Why am I getting my wifes text messages on my iPhone?

If someone in your family is getting text messages meant for you, or vice-versa, it's probably because those devices are sharing the same Apple ID. This typically happens because, at some point, you all wanted to share content you bought from the iTunes store, including apps, games, music, movies, TV shows, and more.