HT204053 using same apple id on multiple devices

Can you set up multiple devices(iphone, itouch, ipad) with the same apple id?

I have four devices using my Apple ID and I have all four setup to use messages and FaceTime on all of them by using different email addresses as the "contact at" email address.
Go to Settings>Messages>Send & Receive at>You can be reached for iMessages at>Add another email address. She can add her personal email address. Apple will verify it - it will say "verifying". Go the inbox of that email account and respond to Apple's email in order to complete the verification process.
Then go back to Settings>Messages>Send & Receive at>You can be reached for iMessages at>Uncheck your email address as the contact address and check hers to select it as the contact address.
Do the same thing in the FaceTime settings in the appropriate fields.

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Can I use the same Apple ID for multiple devices

Can I use the same Apple ID for multiple devices?

Yes. Up to five devices can be authorized on a single computer using the same Apple ID. You can also use the same Apple ID on multiple devices is they are all going to use the same iTunes Library by the same user. But it's ill-advised if multiple users are involved who wish to keep their devices separate from the devices belonging to other users.
How to use multiple iPhone, iPad, or iPod devices with one computer
Using More than One iDevice on the Same Computer
This applies mainly to couples who are adding another device and do not want their email, messages, etc. being duplicated on both devices. To begin read: How to use multiple iPhone, iPad, or iPod devices with one computer. You need to establish a separate Apple ID and password for whomever 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.
On the computer create a new user account for the person with the new iDevice. This will be the user account that person will always use. He/She will no longer use the other user account. This way that person will have a separate iTunes Library
Start by transferring the new device(s) to a new account along with all your data. Save any photo stream photos that you want to keep to your camera roll (unless they are already in the camera roll) by opening your Photos app, tap on Albums icon at the bottom. Now, tap on My Photo Stream album; tap Select; tap on the photos you want to select;, tap the share icon (box with upward facing arrow) in the lower left corner; then tap Save to Camera Roll.
If you are syncing notes with iCloud that you want to keep then you need to open each of your notes and email them to yourself. Later you can copy and paste the text into new notes created in your new account.
Tap on Settings > iCloud > Delete Account (only deletes it from this device, not from iCloud; the person keeping the current account will not be affected,) provide the password to turn off Find My Phone and choose Keep on My iDevice when prompted. Sign in with a different Apple ID to create your new account. Choose Merge to upload your data.
Once you are on separate accounts, you can each go to icloud.com and delete the other person's data from your account.
Note: The essence of the above was created by user, randers4. I
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HT204053 I am using my apple ID on multiple devices

I am using my apple ID on multiple devices, i.e. 3 iPhones, 4 iPads, MacAir, MacPro etc....Up until today we have been able to use FaceTime on any device to contact each other. Today for some reason we can no longer faceTime each other from any of our devices. For the iPhones the only 2 selections we have chosen are the cell number for the iPhone and our Apple ID. This is the same for our iPads. We are able to iMessage with no problem. These settings have been working for the last several years. Anyone have any suggestions?

I'm experiencing the exact same issue. I was able to use FaceTime perfectly fine across multiple devices on one Apple ID, but as of the 15th or 16th can't get it to work on any device.
Help!

Same apple id for multiple devices

I have been use the same apple id for multiple devices (both are iPhones running iOS 6 - one is a 4, the other a 4S.) I'd like to sync separate content for each device using the same instance of iTunes (iTunes V 10.7 installed on MacBook running OS X 10.6.8.) Can I assign the second device a separate apple id in odrer to differentiate the content? Thanks for your assistance!

No, a second Apple ID will not work. iTunes can already tell them apart.
When you connect the first iPhone to iTunes, check and uncheck the things you want and Sync.
Do the same with the second iPhone.

I am using my Apple ID on multiple devices for other people. How can I make icloud work only for my devices?

I am using my Apple ID on multiple devices for other people in my family and now I am getting a new iphone and want to take only the information on my old iphone to the new one without the information on the other devices using the same account. Is there a way to do that?
Also, for the future can I use multiple addresses and apple IDs for the same credit card information?
Thanks in advance,
Marian

Ok, so you want to remove data (contacts, bookmarks, calendar etc) from other users from your iCloud/Apple ID?
If you want to use your ID for your family because it is the account everybody uses to buy stuff then you only need to ensure that your apple ID is set up in the store (settings-store) and then the users of each device and put their own apple ID in icloud/message/facetime/etc.
To set up your device, in my opinion, it is best to back up to itunes, and then plug your new device into itunes and "set up as ..." and select the backup from your device. This will import all your data/settings and your new device will be set up just like your old one.
I am not certain about using the same payment method for more than one account.

USING THE SAME APPLE ID ON MULTIPLE DEVICES

I recently bought my wife an ipad. Up till now we've just been using one ID for the whole family on the home computer, but when she sends imessages from her ipad it come up as being from me (the account is in my name). Is there a way to have 2 seperate people on the account, or does she just need ot start one herself. I worry by doing that, that all the apps she has won't be accesible to her anymore, nor the shared itunes library. I'd like her ot be able to use facetime when she's travelling too.

I have four devices using my Apple ID and I have all four setup to use messages and FaceTime on all of them by using different email addresses as the "contact at" email address.
Go to Settings>Messages>Send & Receive at>You can be reached for iMessages at>Add another email address. She can add her personal email address. Apple will verify it - it will say "verifying". Go the inbox of that email account and respond to Apple's email in order to complete the verification process.
Then go back to Settings>Messages>Send & Receive at>You can be reached for iMessages at>Uncheck your email address as the contact address and check hers to select it as the contact address.
Do the same thing in the FaceTime settings in the appropriate fields.

HT204053 i want to use one apple ID for multiple devices. how will i be able to load the apps on all devices?

I am trying to set up 7 new ipads with the same apple ID. How will i be able to pay for the apps once and identify that the other devices should load them too?
Lindsey

If they are using the same apple ID, then you don't need to worry. You can install apps on as many devices you want.

HT204053 using same apple id for store purchases and different icloud on each device

I have an apple itunes id that ive had for years. I bought my kids an ipad mini each and want to use the same apple itunes id on them BUT a different icloud because i have used up all my own icloud, they should have their own right? How to get different iclouds on different devices yet share the apple id so we an all use eachothers aps

Sign in with separate ID for each device in Settings>iCloud, Settings>iMessage and Settings> FaceTime.
Sign in with your ID for all devices in Settings>iTunes and App Stores.

Same Apple ID on multiple devices?

I have 2 iPhones, an iPad, a Macbook and an iMac. All w/ the latest softwares.
But there's some confusing stuff going on w/ Facetime.
What's the best way to "separate" these devices, so they can all use Face Time w/ each other, and other people?
I DO NOT want to assign separate Apple IDs to all of these devices. I want the same Apple ID to purchase apps for the family, etc.
TIA

For the 2 iphones you will use their telephone numbers as their calling id's, even though you'll probably be using wifi to communicate with them. For devices without telephone numbers, obviously your macs and ipad, you'll need to use an individual e-mail address assigned to each of them. I usually advise people to generate e-mails through yahoo or gmail, or some other provider you feel comfortable with.
If you use the same e-mail address for your ipad and macs, they will not be able to call each other, but you will be able to talk to other devices that are not associated with your id/single e-mail. (I believe the Iphones would work though)
One more thing: you will need to add the new e-mails to your Apple Id. In that regard, I'm including an Apple link which will help you. An important step is making sure you verify each new e-mail that you add. So for you it seems that you'll need to click on the link which states, " adding an e-mail address that is not associated with an Apple ID." Again, you can setup the iphones to work with FT using their phone numbers.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE68

Should I use one apple id with multiple devices?

I have 2 iPods an iPad and a new iPhone. Should I use the same Apple ID on all decvices? The iPods are for the kids to use. Also, will be adding apple tv soon...

I registered my daughters two I touches using my apple I'd , but now told I should use separate IDs even though only my credit card is to be used when authorized by me. As I try to figure this very confusing dilemma out, didninunderstand correctly that if I remove their devices now from my ID, they can't be associated with another device for 90 days? Is their a walk thru tutorial somewhere about how to do this bc I'm beginning to think some mistakes are irreversible for 90 days if you try to figure it out and are wrong!

IPhone 6 not syncing with other devices or shared calendar, reminders etc. using same Apple ID on all devices. Any ideas?

I have just bought a new iPhone 6 and updated it from the cloud with no issues (contacts all there as well as calendars that I have set up previously, for example) but have noticed that it will not sync to new content on my iPad or MacBook or vice versa, it is now like a stand alone device. Also, shared calendars set up by somebody else don't appear and I can't share a reminders list. I am signed in using my Apple ID, the same as I am on my other devices (which all still sync with each other as normal) but it is as if the iPhone is not on the same account. I have updated my iPad to IOS 8 with no issues so probably not an iOS problem. Does anyone have any suggestions before I trek into town to see a genius?

Unfortunatley 5 GB is not necessarily a lot of space. What you should do is FIRST go into iCloud and choose what information you want turned on.
Settings >iCloud
Here you should see different Tabs that will let you select what you want to back up on your device. You have the option to back up the following data on your phone:
Mail
Contacts
Calendars
Reminders
Safari
Notes
Passbook
Photo Stream
Documents & Data
Find My iPhone
If you turn off some of these options you should free up some of your space.
Once you have backed up your device in iCloud, you can place your device in Recovery Mode in iTunes so it can be recognized.
To put phone in recovery mode: Hold down home button and power button at top of phone at the same time. Once you see the Apple on the device, CONTINUE to hold down the Home button. Plug your phone into iTunes. Do not let the Home button go until you see a message in iTunes stating that a device has been detected in recovery mode.

HT204053 Using one apple Id for multiple ipads?

How do I use one apple I'd for iTunes on multiple iPads

Sign into your account on each ipad

Apple ID Issues -- Using same apple ID on two devices...

I just got an Macbook Air. My daughter has been using my Apple ID to Facetime with her friends on her iPod Touch. Now, my Macbook and her iPod are using the same address (my email address) to Facetime. This is very confusing. How do I fix this?
Do I change the Apple ID on my Macbook or on her iPod? If I change the Apple ID on her iPod will she lose all her apps and game progress? (You know game progress is important to a little girl!)
Thanks!

Both accounts can be authorised on the same iTunes (Store > Authprise This Computer), but only one account can be signed in at a time for downloading or purchasing content - if you want to purchase or download with the other id then you'll need to sign out of the current one (Store > Sign Out) and then sign in with the other one (Store > Sign In)
You can also have your own separate iTunes libraries on the same computer : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495

Can you have the same apple id for multiple devices?

I'm getting an ipad for Christmas so I was just wondering.

How to use multiple iPods, iPads, or iPhones with one computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495
 Cheers, Tom

HT204380 Is there a way of using the same FaceTime account on multiple devices?

Is there a way of using the same FaceTime account on multiple devices?

Yes you can use the same Apple ID on multiple devices and FaceTime with each one. You have to associate a different email address on all but one of the devices.
Lets say you have two iPads and two iPods..... All sharing the same Apple ID. When you set up FaceTime on three of the devices, you have to associate another mail address in Settings>FaceTime>You can be reached for Video calls at>Add Another email address. Add a different email address in that setting and let Apple verify the address.
After that email address has been verified by Apple (they send you an email to that address so look for it in the inboxes of that email account and follow the instructions in the email), then remove the Apple ID email address on each of those three devices. You can use the primary Apple ID email on the fourth device.
Obviously, you have to have additional email addresses but you can set up free email accounts with AOL, Yahoo, gmail .... and you can use the email address just for FaceTime if you like.

HT204053 using same apple id on multiple devices

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