Can 2 Seperate Apple Ids Share An Itunes Library Account?

Asked by: Mr. Dr. John Weber M.Sc. | Last update: June 8, 2021
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All replies You can use iTunes with two separate Apple IDs in two users accounts, but only one of them will be able to download past purchases, use Apple Music, etc.

Can two Apple IDs share the same iTunes account?

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 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.

Can I merge two iTunes libraries?

File > Library > Organize Library > Consolidate Files will copy in items from the old library that weren't duplicates into the new library's media folder so that everything is properly organized in one place. That is how to do a true library merge.

Can I have two Apple IDs on my Mac?

Single Device Limit: You can use two Apple IDs on a computer by creating a second user account. Have one user account for your business ID and a second user account for your personal ID.

How Family Sharing works — Apple Support - YouTube

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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.

How do I share my Apple Music library with a friend?

Sharing Songs and Albums on Your iOS Device Launch the Music app on your iPhone or iPad. Find the song or album that you want to share. Tap the ellipsis (three dots) button to bring up the action menu. Tap Share Song/Album to bring up the Share Sheet and see your sharing options. .

How can my wife access my iTunes library?

All replies. Authorize her computer for your Apple ID in iTunes on her computer (Store>Authorize This Computer). Then set up Home Sharing on both computers and import the music from your library into hers. Then she can sync your music to her phone.

What happens when you consolidate iTunes library?

When you consolidate, copies of any files that were outside of your iTunes Media folder are added to your iTunes Media folder. To save space on your hard drive, you might want to delete the original files after you make sure that the copies are in your iTunes Media Folder.

How do I merge two Apple Music libraries?

Go to File ->Library->Organize Library. Choose both Consolidate Files and Reorganize files in the folder 'iTunes Music'. If you cannot select “Reorganize files in the folder 'iTunes Music”, it means that your computer has already done this. Select OK.

Do I need a separate Apple ID for each device?

Single users find it easiest to use one single Apple ID for all the services, and information will be shared with all your devices, keeping things simple. Families, or Work/Personal user can use one main Apple ID for iCloud (backup, sync, documents) and a different one for iTunes Store, FaceTime, etc.

Can I change my Apple ID without losing everything?

If you got a new email address and you used your old email address as your Apple ID and iCloud ID, you can change the ID and keep all content and data. When you change your Apple ID, you will not lose any data.

How do I set up a second Apple ID?

Create an Apple ID on another device Go to appleid.apple.com and click Create Your Apple ID. Follow the onscreen steps. Enter a phone number that you can always access. Check the boxes to subscribe to Apple Updates if you'd like. Click Continue. Follow the onscreen steps to verify your email address and phone number. .

How do I share my iTunes library with my family?

Use Family Sharing to share iTunes Store purchases on PC In the iTunes app on your PC, choose Account > Family Purchases. Click a name near the top-left corner (next to Purchased), then choose a family member to view their purchases. To download an item, click its iCloud Download button . .

Can two people collaborate on a playlist on Apple Music?

Apple Music lets users create and share playlists with other subscribers, but there's no way for multiple people to edit the same playlist – so only the playlist creator can add or remove songs from it.

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 share my Apple Music account with my husband?

Go to Settings. Tap your name. Tap Family Sharing, then tap Set Up Your Family. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your family and invite your family members.

Can I use my husband's 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.

Can I put my entire iTunes library on iCloud?

If you subscribe to Apple Music or iTunes Match, you can store all of your music in your iCloud Music Library, including songs you imported from CDs and purchased from places other than the iTunes Store.

Should I merge my iTunes library?

The downside to mass-combining iTunes libraries or music folders is that you'll lose any play counts, last played dates, ratings, and playlists. But it's probably better to just start from scratch, and consolidate the music once and for all.

Can I get my old iTunes library back?

With the demise of iTunes, the Music app has inherited some of the older apps features. Accordingly, your iTunes library as you knew it, with all your purchased music, should be available inside the Music app, which you can find with a quick Spotlight Search if you hit Command + Space Bar and then type in "Music.".