HT5622 My family has multiple phones on one apple ID. Is there a way of switching it so we each have our own ID without losing everything?

My family has multiple phones on one apple ID. Is there a way of switching it so we each have our own ID without losing everything?

Hi ndmulderx,
If I understand correctly, your family has been sharing a single Apple ID and now you want to give everyone an individual Apple ID without losing any content. You can do this with Family Sharing. The article below provides details about the feature which will allow you to share purchases between family members, create shared photo albums and much more.
Family Sharing
Cheers!
-Jason

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