Why is my iPad sharing storage with my sons ipad

Why is my iPad sharing storage with my new iPad, which is saying storage almost full.

Posted on Jul 30, 2022 4:07 AM

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Posted on Jul 30, 2022 6:51 AM

Are you sharing the same AppleID?


If all your devices are sharing a common AppleID for iCloud, you’ll encounter all kinds of issues with unintentional and/or unwanted sharing of sensitive/private information.


The Golden Rule: Don’t share an AppleID between users. Each user should have their own AppleID for their own exclusive use with their own devices - linked to their own primary email (and secondary/recovery email addresses and trusted telephone numbers). 


If sharing an AppleID, you would be best advised to separate your digital identities and configure a new AppleIDs for other users. If setting-up AppleID for a minor, you should set-up Family Sharing first - and create the AppleID from there.


After separating your identities, you can continue to selectively share purchased Apple Services, Subscriptions, Apps and Media using Apple’s Family Sharing features. Also, for a minor, consider the use of Parental Control features.


Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

Set up Screen Time for a family member on iPad - Apple Support

Family Sharing - Apple

Set up Family Sharing – Apple Support

Share App Store, iTunes Store and Apple Books purchases with Family Sharing – Apple Support

How to create a new Apple ID – Apple Support

https://www.imore.com/how-set-up-family-sharing-iphone-ipad


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Jul 30, 2022 6:51 AM in response to tracyhat1

Are you sharing the same AppleID?


If all your devices are sharing a common AppleID for iCloud, you’ll encounter all kinds of issues with unintentional and/or unwanted sharing of sensitive/private information.


The Golden Rule: Don’t share an AppleID between users. Each user should have their own AppleID for their own exclusive use with their own devices - linked to their own primary email (and secondary/recovery email addresses and trusted telephone numbers). 


If sharing an AppleID, you would be best advised to separate your digital identities and configure a new AppleIDs for other users. If setting-up AppleID for a minor, you should set-up Family Sharing first - and create the AppleID from there.


After separating your identities, you can continue to selectively share purchased Apple Services, Subscriptions, Apps and Media using Apple’s Family Sharing features. Also, for a minor, consider the use of Parental Control features.


Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

Set up Screen Time for a family member on iPad - Apple Support

Family Sharing - Apple

Set up Family Sharing – Apple Support

Share App Store, iTunes Store and Apple Books purchases with Family Sharing – Apple Support

How to create a new Apple ID – Apple Support

https://www.imore.com/how-set-up-family-sharing-iphone-ipad


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