I got a new ipod touch and when I went to text it used my Dad's number.  I want to use our family's itunes account (for music etc) but have my own id/number for texting.   What do I do?

I got a new ipod touch and when I went to text it used my Dad's number.  I want to use our family's itunes account (for music etc) but have my own id/number for texting.   What do I do?

See:
MacMost Now 653: Setting Up Multiple iOS Devices For Messages and FaceTime
You will not have a phone number, only an email address.
iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage

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