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Can you have 2 Apple IDs on the same computer?
Answer: A: You can have more than one iCloud account on a computer at one time, but only one will have all the services and will be the main account. The other accounts will only be able to use Mail, Contacts, Calendars, & Notes.
What happens if you have 2 iPhones and one computer?
You can sync more than one iPhone with the same computer. Each device is recognized by its unique name. On a Mac, each iPhone can use different sync settings; on Windows, each phone has to use the same settings. Each person has a separate Apple account because each iPhone has an Apple account associated with it.
How do I set up multiple Apple devices?
On each device, open the Settings App and select iTunes & App Stores. Enter the shared Apple ID and password. If a different Apple ID is currently being used, you will need to sign out of the existing Apple ID before entering the new one. To avoid all downloads going to all your devices, turn off Automatic Downloads.
Can I have 2 Apple ID on my Mac?
Answer: A: A single user should never have more than one Apple ID. If you’re preparing the MacBook for multiple users, set up separate User Accounts for each one, then set up an Apple ID for each one. If these are family members, you can set up Family Sharing do they all have access to shared apps, music, photos, etc.
How many Apple IDs can you have on a Mac?
Answer: A: You can create up to 3 different Apple IDs on 1 device. So if you have an iPhone, an iPad and a Mac then you can make 9 different Appe IDs. But it is only the number of units that sets a limit.
Do I need a separate iTunes account for each device?
Devices are meant to be used with a single Apple ID. You can sign into iCloud with one ID, the App Store/iTunes with another ID, and Messages/FaceTime with a 3rd ID. You can’t sign into iCloud with 2 IDs at the same time. You can sign into your son’s iPad and download the data to have a backup.
Can I backup someone else’s iPhone on my iTunes?
Yes, you can back up separate devices. I have 2 iPads and my iPhone backed up to my computer. When it is connected to the computer, it will show up as a separate device.
How do you tell if your iPhone is synced to another device?
Tap Settings > [your name], then scroll down. Tap any device name to view that device’s information, such as the device model, serial number, OS version, and whether the device is trusted and can be used to receive Apple ID verification codes.
How many Apple devices can I have on one account?
ten devices
More about associated devices You can have ten devices (no more than five computers) associated with your Apple ID for purchases at one time. When you try to associate a device that was previously associated, you might see a message that says, “This device is associated with another Apple ID.
Do I need separate Apple ID for each device?
We recommend that you use the same Apple ID for all Apple services on your device—including the iTunes & App Stores and iCloud. Using multiple Apple IDs might be confusing and cause issues with accessing purchased content or using some services. If you have multiple Apple IDs, you can’t merge them.
Should my wife and I have separate Apple IDs?
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.
How do I add a second Apple ID to my Mac?
Add a user
- On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Users & Groups .
- Click the Add button below the list of users.
- Click the New Account pop-up menu, then choose a type of user.
- Enter a full name for the new user.
- Enter a password for the user, then enter it again to verify.
- Click Create User.