vintage iMac

my vintage iMac, running macOS Catalina, is no longer associated with my family's Apple ID (it no longer appears on our family's Apple ID in the device list. How can it be re-associated so that it can be part of Family Sharing? Many thanks. Brian

iMac

Posted on Feb 12, 2023 10:32 AM

Similar questions

Re-association of Apple ID I bought a new MacPro and associated it to my family member’s Apple ID. How can I re-associate my new MacPro to my own Apple ID?
682 7
How to stop Family sharing on an old Apple ID? I had an old Apple ID and started Family Sharing with my wife. I had to get a different Apple ID and now that I want to do Family Sharing with my wife, I have to undo it from the old one. My problem is that if I log out of my current Apple ID on my Mac, it will delete files so, I can't log into my old Apple ID on my Mac. Is there any other way?
552 1
Separating a computer from an Apple ID Well over a decade ago, I set up a computer for my parents. At the time, Apple ID was not what it is today and I just used mine to set up the computer. Fast forward to present day. My parents have their own Apple ID on their iPads and iPhones, but their computer (yes, they share one) is still set up using my Apple ID. Can we change the computer to one of their Apple IDs without losing the files and software they have on that computer? How would I go about doing this? We are all in the same "family" with our Apple IDs.
674 2

1 reply

Old Toad

Level 10

214,614 points

Feb 12, 2023 10:39 AM in response to BrianAshbury

On the vintage iMac go to the System/Apple ID preference pane and sign in to the Apple ID you want it asscoatd with. If it's signed into another ID unsigned and then sign in with the one you want.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

vintage iMac

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up