How do I use the same Apple ID on two or more devices?

I try to set up an Apple ID on my iPad but I already have one set up for my iPhone which is associated with my email. It makes me use a different email address which I don't want to do

You certainly can use the same ID for multiple devices. In fact, if you do then you can share the apps and content between devices. I have an iPad and iPod and use the same Apple ID for them both.
If I were using different ID's for each  device then I'd need to buy two copies of some apps, which would just be no fun at all.

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    all the best
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  • How can I use the same apple id on 2 iphones yet have the owner contact different?

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  • HT204053 How do I use the same Apple ID and different Cloud for other devises

    Hi
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4627

  • Can I use the same Apple ID for two iPhone's?

    Can I use the same Apple ID on both mine and my partners iPhones? and will there be any troubles or problems that may occur?
    Thank you

    Yes, but there will be quirks. See: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495
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    Also different for Game Center.

  • How do you install the same Apple ID on two ipads

    I have an original ipad and just purchased an ipad air.  I want to use the same Apple ID and it won't let me.  Is there a way to do this?

    Songflower wrote:
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  • TS2755 Problem:  Both iPhones share incoming and outgoing Text Messages.  History:  We used the same Apple ID for TWO iPhones.  Later we changed the Apple ID on ONE iPhone.

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