How can my wife and I both use the same iCloud account for our respective iPhones so we can share information and music?

Trying to set up both my wife's and my iPhone on the same iCloud account so we can share info. Is this possible?

Hi tsmithfsj,
If you have questions about setting up iCloud on multiple devices, you may find the following site helpful:
Apple Support: iCloud Setup
http://www.apple.com/icloud/setup/
Cheers,
- Brenden

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