Should my wife and I have separate Apple IDs?

Apple recommends that you do not share your Apple ID. Instead, set up Family Sharing so that each person can use their own Apple ID. This way, your family can still share purchases, subscriptions and more without sharing personal information, such as emails, text messages or passwords.

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How do I separate my wife and my Apple ID?

Tap on Settings > iCloud > Delete Account (only deletes it from this device, not from iCloud; the person keeping the current account will not be affected,) provide the password to turn off Find My Phone and choose to Keep on My iDevice when prompted. Sign in with a different Apple ID to create your new account.

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Is it OK to have two Apple IDs?

You can only have one Apple ID per email account, and Apple designs it with the idea that each person will only use a single Apple ID account across all of their devices. However, if you have multiple email addresses, you might have created several different Apple ID accounts by mistake.

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Should everyone in my family have their own Apple ID?

An Apple ID is the account that you use with Messages, the App Store, and other Apple services. Everyone should have their own Apple ID, so don't share your Apple ID with your child. If your child uses your Apple ID, your child will have access to all your personal content, including text messages and photos.

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How do I separate two people using the same Apple ID?

Cheers! On one of the phones go to Settings/[Apple ID name]/iCloud and turn off the switches for the content you want to keep. You will be asked if it should be removed; say No. Next, sign out of the Apple ID (Settings/[Apple ID name] - Sign Out, and create a new Apple ID.

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What happens if I use the same Apple ID on two devices?

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What happens if 2 phones use the same Apple ID?

Part 1: Can I Use the Same Apple ID on Two Phones

Here are some reasons why you should avoid Mirroring when using 2 iPhones with the same Apple ID: All the critical and sensitive information will be shared mutually between the two iPhones. The other iPhone user can access all the text messages, photos, and call logs.

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How do I separate my Apple ID from my family?

Remove your account from a family group
  1. On your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac, sign in to appleid.apple.com with your Apple ID and password.
  2. On your iPhone or iPod touch, tap the downward-facing arrow at the top of the page, then tap Family Sharing. ...
  3. Tap or click Disconnect Account.
  4. Tap or click Disconnect.

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Should my husband have his own Apple ID?

Apple recommends you do not share your Apple ID. Instead, set up Family Sharing so each person can use their own Apple ID. This way, your family can still share purchases, subscriptions and more without sharing personal information, such as emails, text messages or passwords.

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Why am I getting my wifes text messages on my iPhone?

If someone in your family is getting text messages meant for you, or vice-versa, it's probably because those devices are sharing the same Apple ID. This typically happens because, at some point, you all wanted to share content you bought from the iTunes store, including apps, games, music, movies, TV shows, and more.

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Can family members have different Apple IDs?

If you have multiple Apple IDs, you can invite each of your accounts to the group, so you can share purchases from your other Apple IDs with your family.

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Why would you have two Apple IDs?

For example, you may have a personal Apple ID that you use with the App Store and iCloud, but a different Apple ID for work purposes where you store your business or work contacts. You can set up two or more Apple IDs on an iPhone and iPad.

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Can I put 2 Apple IDs on one iPhone?

If you use multiple Apple IDs, such as having one for personal use and the other for work, you'll be glad to know that you can use more than one Apple ID on your device for things like email, contacts, notes, and more.

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Can I switch to another Apple ID without losing everything?

If you no longer use the email address that's associated with your Apple ID, you can change it. You won't lose access to your contacts, purchases, or other account information.

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Why is my iPhone linked to my husbands?

The common reason to this usually occurring is mainly because there is one appleID being used and signed into over two or more devices thus having contacts synced to the device. Basically, when the appleID is signed into on your husband's device, the contacts from.

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Can I separate Apple ID accounts?

You can't split an Apple ID into two Apple IDs. You have to create a new Apple ID for one of you.

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Can I add my wife to my Apple account?

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. in the upper-right corner. Tap Invite Others, then follow the onscreen instructions. You can send the invitation using AirDrop, Messages, or Mail.

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Can my husband see my texts on iCloud?

If you backup or synchronize your phone to iCloud then anybody who has the details for that account, or even has their phone connected to the same account (a family member, for example), could potentially see your personal text messages.

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How is my wife reading my iMessages?

That's because the texts are being sent to an ID that is listed as an iMessage receive ID on both devices. See Settings > Messages > Send & Receive > You can be reached by iMessage at: Correct this so each device has a unique ID.

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Can I see my wife's text messages on iCloud?

Using iCloud Backup

All iPhones have iCloud enabled by default, so all of their data (including text messages) is automatically backed up every night at midnight. All you need to do is log into their iCloud account and access the backup files directly.

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How do I separate my Apple ID from my husband?

Tap Settings > [your name], then tap Family Sharing. Tap your name. Tap Account. Erase the Apple ID that's listed, then enter the Apple ID and password that you want to use.

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Why is my husbands phone asking for my Apple ID?

A request for another Apple ID password is often caused by updates to apps/purchases that were made when using the other ID. Those purchases are tied to the other ID and can't be transferred. One option is to delete the apps/purchases made by the other ID and download them using the new ID if desired.

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Can two different Apple IDs use the same iCloud?

You can use one Apple ID for iCloud and another for Messages/FaceTime, but you can't use 2 Apple IDs for one sign in such as iCloud.

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Will I lose my photos if I get a new Apple ID?

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. Then make sure full resolution photos are on the device/computer.

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Can I create a new Apple ID with the same email?

First, ensure that you are signed out of your iCloud account. Launch the App Store app. Tap on the Create New Apple ID option at the bottom. Enter your existing email address and choose a strong password for your new account.

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How do I separate iCloud accounts?

On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions and tap Apple One. Choose to Manage iCloud Storage Accounts and select the Apple ID account you want to assign your iCloud storage to. Tap Use This Account, then enter your Apple ID password and Confirm.

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