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I want to buy a book using a different account than the family share accounts

I want to buy a book using a different account than the family share accounts


iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Apr 16, 2022 5:25 PM

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Posted on Apr 17, 2022 9:27 AM

Nancy,

If you already have a different account to use -- one that is not part of a Family Sharing group -- then you can go ahead and do that.


In general, having multiple Apple IDs can create confusion in the future and is usually not a good idea. Perhaps you can buy the book in your current account and hide it from sharing.

Hide and unhide music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and books - Apple Support


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Apr 17, 2022 9:27 AM in response to nancylosal

Nancy,

If you already have a different account to use -- one that is not part of a Family Sharing group -- then you can go ahead and do that.


In general, having multiple Apple IDs can create confusion in the future and is usually not a good idea. Perhaps you can buy the book in your current account and hide it from sharing.

Hide and unhide music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and books - Apple Support


I want to buy a book using a different account than the family share accounts

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