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how to separate a shared apple ID into two apple IDs

how to separate a shared account by two users


iPad Pro, iPadOS 13

Posted on Mar 20, 2021 4:08 PM

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Posted on Mar 20, 2021 4:17 PM

FYI: Apple ID is not meant to be shared.

One of you needs a new Apple ID using a valid e-mail address not used in an Apple environment,

read here => https://appleid.apple.com

After that, the Apple ID with a valid payment method can setup family sharing,

read here => Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support

Now, the family organiser can invite up to 5 family members to share apps, books and music.

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Mar 20, 2021 4:17 PM in response to Bibiji1950

FYI: Apple ID is not meant to be shared.

One of you needs a new Apple ID using a valid e-mail address not used in an Apple environment,

read here => https://appleid.apple.com

After that, the Apple ID with a valid payment method can setup family sharing,

read here => Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support

Now, the family organiser can invite up to 5 family members to share apps, books and music.

Mar 20, 2021 5:13 PM in response to Bibiji1950

When changing to the new ID, there may be some data loss, but you can minimize it. If syncing photos with iCloud, ensure Optimization is turned off in Settings/Your Name/iCloud/Photos and/or in Photos/Preferences/iCloud. Then make sure full resolution photos are on the device/computer. When signing out of iCloud, if asked whether you want to retain data, choose yes. Messages conversations will be lost if they are addressed to the ID. See the article below for other places that the old ID should be removed. See Winston Churchill's response in the below discussion.


 How to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone or iPad.      


How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another.       


What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.      

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