Yes, a husband and wife should have separate Apple IDs for privacy and functionality, using Apple's Family Sharing feature to share purchases, subscriptions, and iCloud storage without merging personal data like texts, contacts, photos, or health info, which gets jumbled with a shared ID. Apple recommends separate IDs, allowing each person to maintain their own data while still accessing shared content and services.
If you want to share purchases or subscriptions with family, use Family Sharing. Each person should use their own Apple Account.
No. Best practice is to use one Apple ID for all that you do with Apple. Having multiple IDs causes confusion and can lock you out of access to past purchases.
You need to create a new Apple ID for one of you to use. Apple ID - create a new. 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.
If someone else has access to your Apple Account, they can view information that is synced across devices, which may include such things as Messages and location. Learn here how to secure your Apple Account on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
iCloud exploitation
Your iCloud account is a gateway to all your synced data, including text messages. Someone can spy on your messages by: Logging into your iCloud account from another device to view message backups. Using a shared Apple ID (common in families) to receive your iMessages on their device.
Sharing an Apple ID can be a great way to streamline App Store purchases and access to iCloud storage. You can download apps your friend bought and vice versa, and both devices benefit from the same iCloud storage plan. However, this convenience comes with a cost.
Q: Why Are My Two iPhones Linked? A: Your two iPhones may be linked together to synchronise iTunes and iCloud data while allowing all purchased apps to be visible on both devices. This may be essential for someone with two phones for different uses but wants to retain personal information on both.
What will I lose if I change my Apple ID? You will lose your Apple Music subscription, apps, and iCloud storage plan. You will keep data like photos and videos as long as they are saved to your device and not just your iCloud storage plan.
No, Apple ID and iCloud are not the same, but they are deeply connected: your Apple ID is the master account for all Apple services (App Store, Music, iMessage, etc.), while iCloud is a specific service (cloud storage, backups, Photos) that uses your Apple ID credentials to sign you in and sync data across your devices, making your Apple ID the key to access iCloud's features. Think of the Apple ID as your universal key and iCloud as one of the many rooms (services) it unlocks, say some sources.
If you use an iCloud account, you already have an Apple ID and don't need to create a new Apple ID from your iOS or Mac devices.
With Family Sharing, everyone's personal files and preferences stay private. Therefore, family members are not able to view each other's text messages. "When you share iCloud+, family members can't see each others' photos, files, or documents.
Add a family member with an Apple ID
The organizer of the Family Sharing group can add a family member who has their own Apple ID. Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing, then tap Add Member. Tap Invite People, then follow the onscreen instructions. You can send the invitation using AirDrop, Messages, or Mail.
Remove your associated iPhone or iPad
Your husband's phone appears to be connected to yours because you're likely using the same Apple ID, Google account, or cloud storage at the device level. Features such as shared photos, messages, calendars, or built-in location sharing services can also make it seem like the phones are linked.
iCloud/Google account data
If your spouse knows your login details, they can easily access the data that you're backing up to the cloud. They may even be able to use this data to create a 'clone' of your device and gain access to a huge amount of your private information.
You do not have to create a new ID. When you activate the new phone, just don't restore the backup of the iPad or don't download your purchased content to the device. You can go to Settings>iCloud>Photos>My Photo Stream>Off and any photos that you take with the phone will not transfer to the iPad.
Apple recommends that you do not share your Apple Account. Instead, set up Family Sharing so that each person uses their own Apple Account.
Creation of New Apple IDs
Another way to effectively split up the main Apple ID account is to create new Apple IDs for family members who don't have third-party email addresses. This includes your kids even if you've already created aliases for them in the main Apple ID.
Especially when it comes to your kids. Everyone uses their own Apple Account to access the features and services you share. If you're sharing an iCloud+ subscription, everyone's photos and files remain theirs alone.