I had some issues recently regarding my account, and was finally able to log in, only to discover that I actually seem to have 2 very different log in ID. I suspect when I set up my account (years ago - and not knowing anything about how apps can suck the life out of you by making you remember all details), and messed up. How do I remove the ID that is not viable?
Thanks for any help given.
There are several likely places where you can use a different Apple ID:
1. In Mail if you want to use a different iCloud account. Settings -> mail -> accounts -> add account -> iCloud
2. Messages and Facetime. Sign into a different Apple ID for these services in Settings. Note this has to be the same ID for both. Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive, and make sure both your telephone number and Apple ID are input there and both show a checkmark. If you need more help, check out this link: https://support.apple.com/HT201349
3. In If you subscribe to Apple One and use a different Apple ID for iCloud - Apple Support Apple makes sideways reference to using a different Apple ID for media subscriptions and purchases but doesn't describe how to do this.
In iOS/iPadOS: Go to Settings > [your Apple ID] > Media & Purchases. Sign out of your current ID and sign in with a different one.
In Ventura: First, quit Settings. Then, in App Store, choose “Sign Out” in the Store menu, then click on the “sign in” button that appears in the main window. You can then sign into the other account. ( Using different Apple ID for media & … - Apple Community )
4. Use a different Apple ID to share purchases with Family Sharing
Use a different Apple ID to share purchases with Family Sharing - Apple Support
There are several likely places where you can use a different Apple ID:
1. In Mail if you want to use a different iCloud account. Settings -> mail -> accounts -> add account -> iCloud
2. Messages and Facetime. Sign into a different Apple ID for these services in Settings. Note this has to be the same ID for both. Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive, and make sure both your telephone number and Apple ID are input there and both show a checkmark. If you need more help, check out this link: https://support.apple.com/HT201349
3. In If you subscribe to Apple One and use a different Apple ID for iCloud - Apple Support Apple makes sideways reference to using a different Apple ID for media subscriptions and purchases but doesn't describe how to do this.
In iOS/iPadOS: Go to Settings > [your Apple ID] > Media & Purchases. Sign out of your current ID and sign in with a different one.
In Ventura: First, quit Settings. Then, in App Store, choose “Sign Out” in the Store menu, then click on the “sign in” button that appears in the main window. You can then sign into the other account. ( Using different Apple ID for media & … - Apple Community )
4. Use a different Apple ID to share purchases with Family Sharing
Use a different Apple ID to share purchases with Family Sharing - Apple Support
two different IDs
