What are the benefits of having your own Apple ID?

On an Apple device, having an Apple ID allows you to access ‌iCloud‌, track and protect your iPhone with ‌Find My‌, sync settings if you have more than one Apple device, make ‌App Store‌ purchases, sync photos to ‌iCloud‌, and more.

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Why should I have my own Apple ID?

Apple ID is designed to protect your information and enable you to choose what you share. When you sign in with your Apple ID, you will enable services such as iCloud, the App Store, iMessage, and Find My on this iPhone.

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Does changing your Apple ID delete anything?

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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Will creating a new Apple ID delete my pictures?

The photos in your camera roll will not be removed, when you sign out of your AppleID. But you have to make sure, that you really have not been storing photos in iCloud. After a system update, iCloud Photos may have become enabled, without you noticing it.

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Will I lose everything if I create my own Apple ID?

Sign out of the common Apple ID, to include FaceTime and Messages, create a new ID for yourself, and then sign back in. The contents of the phone should remain intact.

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What are the consequences of creating a new Apple ID?

You will not lose your photos, contacts or apps however you will have to provide the old Apple IDs password every time you update an app downloaded under the old Apple ID. You can prevent this from happening by using the old Apple ID for iTunes & Media Purchases.

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Will I lose my text messages if I change my Apple ID?

Messages conversations will be lost if they are addressed to the ID. See the article below for other places that the old ID should be removed.

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Can you have 2 Apple IDs?

You can create multiple Apple IDs, but it's best to stick with one account. If you want all of your Apple services to work properly and your devices to sync, you need to make sure to use the same Apple ID everywhere you sign in.

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Can you have two Apple IDs on one phone?

You can log in and set up multiple Apple IDs on an iOS device from the Settings app, and use them for different purposes like contacts, email, notes, bookmarks, etc.

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Will I lose my phone number if I change my Apple ID?

If you just change the primary email of your existing AppleID, then the account information follows that change and everything remains intact. None if that however has anything at all to do with your cellular telephone service and number.

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What can people do with your Apple ID?

If someone else has access to your Apple ID, 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 ID on iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Mac.

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

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. The other person can change the playlist.

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Should I give my daughter her own Apple ID?

Instead of sharing an account with your child, which can give them unwanted access to your personal data, create an Apple ID for them. Then you can easily set age-based parental controls, and they can use Family Sharing, Messages, the App Store, and other Apple services.

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Should I use my Apple ID?

It also protects your devices and information with two-factor authentication, confirming your authority through verification codes on your other Apple devices. So, if security was your concern for not using an Apple ID, this should urge you to rethink that idea.

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Should everyone 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 important is Apple ID on iPhone?

Your Apple ID is the account that you use to access Apple services like the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, and more. It includes the email address and password that you use to sign in as well as all the contact, payment, and security details that you use across Apple services.

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Is your Apple ID your email or password?

When you create an Apple ID, you enter an email address. This email address is your Apple ID and the username that you use to sign in to Apple services like Apple Music and iCloud. It's also the contact email address for your account. Be sure to check your inbox regularly.

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Should my wife have her own Apple ID?

If you want to share purchases or subscriptions with your family, use Family Sharing. Each person should use their own Apple ID.

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Can you have 2 Apple IDs?

You can create multiple Apple IDs, but it's best to stick with one account. If you want all of your Apple services to work properly and your devices to sync, you need to make sure to use the same Apple ID everywhere you sign in.

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Should a 12 year old have their own Apple ID?

Each student is required to have his/her own Apple ID to use in association with their device. The process is different based on the age of your student. If your child is 13 years or older, they will create their own Apple ID.

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Is iCloud and Apple ID the same?

Your Apple ID is the account you use to access iCloud and all other Apple services. When you sign in to a device with your Apple ID, you have access to all the photos, files, and other data you store in iCloud.

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How do I protect my Apple account?

Use a device passcode or password and Face ID or Touch ID. For better security, you can set a passcode on your device—or login password on your Mac—to help protect your data. Use Face ID or Touch ID if your device supports it.

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Can someone track me using Apple ID?

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If someone has access to your Apple ID through the iCloud password, then they will easily be able to track your iPhone using a spy app.

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