Can I have multiple 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.
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.
The Problems That Come From Multiple Apple IDs
The problem with having multiple Apple IDs is that different data will be locked to different accounts. You can't easily sync contacts, calendars, or other iCloud data between your Apple ID accounts.
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.
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. For the resident ID, what password issues are you having? If you forgot the Apple ID (iCloud) password, enter the Apple (iCloud) ID, and click Forgot Password.
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.
Avoid sharing an Apple ID
Apple recommends that you do not share your Apple ID. Instead, set up Family Sharing so that each person uses their own 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.
If you don't have another unit, use the link to contact Apple Support. 3 Accounts Per Device is the Limit: You can only create 3 Apple IDs per device.
You can only CREATE up to 3 *new* Apple IDs on your iOS device. You can ADD as many as you want, but may be prohibited for a certain amount of time from downloading new content after switching (90 days or so).
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. Purchases are tied to the Apple ID that was used to purchase them, so they would have to be obtained by the new Apple ID.
If you create/use a new Apple ID, you will lose access to some of your data and the purchases made with your existing Apple ID. You might want to explain what problems you are having with your current ID to see if someone can make suggestions that will fix your current ID problems.
Keep in mind that things like downloaded apps, purchases, iCloud data, etc are all linked to an Apple ID, so if you change an account you will not have access to the data from the other Apple ID / iCloud account.
I'm getting my wife's text messages on my phone, how can I get rid of this. This happens when you both use the same Apple ID for iMessage. To fix this you have two choices: On one of the phones go to Settings>Messages>Send & Receive, tap the ID, sign out, then sign back in with a different 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.
You need to establish a separate Apple ID and password for whoever will use the new iDevice. See Apple - My Apple ID and Frequently asked questions about Apple ID. The easiest way is to do this on the computer using iTunes: iTunes- How to set up an Apple ID within iTunes.
If you stop using the email account that's also your Apple ID, you should change your Apple ID. Otherwise, you might miss account verification requests or other important information from Apple. It's also imperative for keeping your account safe. You can change your Apple ID on your Apple devices or on your computer.
If “delete” really means “delete” to you, then you probably don't just want to delete your iCloud account but wipe all iCloud files. Since iCloud is automatically linked to your Apple ID, you'll also need to delete your Apple ID to move ahead.
Once an Apple ID account is deleted, you'll lose access to a number of services and saved content. Below is a list of a few things that happen: You lose access to Apple services and App Store media purchases. Photos, videos, and documents stored in iCloud are permanently deleted.
You can use any email address for a new Apple ID. You can also change an existing Apple ID from one third-party address to another, like from @hotmail.com to @gmail.com. However, if your existing Apple ID is an @icloud.com, @mac.com or @me.com address, you can't change it to a third-party one.
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.
Your Apple ID's name can only be changed to another third party email that is not already in use by another Apple ID.