Multiple devices, one Apple ID

Hi-
My husband and I share an Apple ID (multiple email addresses).  He often plugs in his iPhone to sync it to our iMac.  If I plug in my iPhone, will it delete my contacts and sync with what is uploaded to the computer (his contacts)?

There is that risk, but there are ways to avoid problems. See: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495 for advice on how to use multiple devices with the same computer.

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    OK, I think I'm getting it.
    Example:  dad, mom, son.   (we need 4 AppleID accounts)
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  • Multiple devices, one apple id, many problems :)

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    daughter: iphone 6, ipad 3
    son: iphone 4, ipad 3
    For years we have been sharing the same apple id, and the kids use their own email addresses for imessage.
    Now, I'm trying to set up family sharing, and they would like to use the same addresses for imessaging.  But even after deleting the email from our apple account, it will not allow me to add to family sharing.
    If I create new apple id's for the kids, will they lose any of the apps they currently use?  My son is very concerned about losing his "worlds" on Minecraft! LOL
    Also, can I use their email addresses for new apple id's?
    Any advice would be appreciated!
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    No. iDevices are single user devices. You cannot have two users with two IDs using the same device. Either they use one Apple ID or you buy one their own device.
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  • ICloud with multiple devices - one Apple ID

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    Is anyone aware of this situation and can help. 
    My secondary issue would be to find a way to use mail where my e-mail can be hidden from the kids.  I don't think this is possible but I thought I would ask?
    I appeciate your responses.

    What, exactly, are you trying to do? You can use the same iCloud account on as many devices as you want, as long as you don't turn on iTunes Match. Once you turn on Match, you're limited to 10 devices total.
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  • HT5538 iOS 7: Facetime, multiple device one apple ID

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    iPhone: Troubleshooting activation issues
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3424
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  • 5 apple devices one apple id

    5 allpe devices one apple id

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  • Can I have one cloud for my family with multiple devices and apple ids?

    I need to know the best way to link multiple devices with different apple ids to the same iCloud to share iTunes and content.

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    Son #2 ipad mini = apple id 5
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    DumpyCorp wrote:
    Any and all help will be appreciated.
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  • Need help with multiple devices and apple id

    Between my husband and myself, we have two Iphones, two Ipads, and one Imac.  I back all of them up on my Imac using ONE iTunes account....we prefer not use Icloud, and I think that helps keep the information on each device relatively separate from each other...no overlaps with contacts and calendars.  We have one APPLE id and password, that we use for Itunes and the App Store.   We just got the Iphone 6 for my husband, and it keeps asking him to enter his Icloud PW.(his recognized user name is his PRIMARY email address)...which presumably he does not have, nor does he need (or maybe he does I need some real guidance on that).  To keep this from making him crazy can I just delete his Icloud account, which again presumably, was created automatically with the new Iphone 6 set up??
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    Hello melissaben6250,
    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. 
    I understand that you are not seeing your husbands new iPhone 6 in your Find My iPhone app. First, while you may "prefer not use iCloud", you are using it, at least in regards to Find My iPhone for your existing devices.
    Now, for your husband's phone and Find My iPhone. It sounds like during the setup of his phone, he logged in to his Apple ID and even possibly created another iCloud account. In order to see his phone on your existing Find My iPhone, it will have to log in to the iCloud account where the other devices are signed in. Take a look at this article on troubleshooting Find My iPhone, especially the first section on the device not appearing.
    iCloud: Troubleshooting Find My iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac - Apple Support
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    Jeff D. 

  • Imessenger - Multiple Devices 1 Apple ID

    My fiance and I each have an IPhone 4s and I have an IPAD 2 all activated through the same Apple ID.  When sending messages to each other it appears it is always coming from the same device (I.e. If i send a message  from my phone it shows up as her name on her phone).  Is there a way to prevent this from happening?  Should it not come from what the device is named?
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  • Help! Lots of devices, one apple id & chaos!

    Help please!
    I have one apple id and 2 devices are mine (ipad & iphone) but I also have 2 ipods that belong to my kids. How do I ensure that all the contacts that are on their ipods are NOT the ones in my phone?
    Also, I've loaded icloud onto my laptop and now all of the contacts that are on my partners iphone are now on mine? How do I remove this?
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    I recommend that you
    Create a NEW account/ID for them using these instructions. Make sure you follow the instructions. Many do not and if you do not you will not get the None option. You must use an email address that you have not used with Apple before. Make sure you specify a birthdate that results in being at least 13 years old
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  • Multiple devices - 1 Apple ID, time for another ID?

    Hi
    As a family we currently only use 1 Apple ID - this is the ID on the computer that has Itunes on, any icloud stuff and then we use it on 4 devices belonging to each of us. This was I can keep track of what the children are doing plus we share all the same apps, only have to buy them once etc
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    Have been trying to read up on it but I cant make much sense!
    I dont really use icloud, i just sync them all to itunes once a fortnight or so

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    Family Sharing and Apple IDs for kids
    Family Sharing
    A Guide to Family Sharing - iCloud - Apple Developer
    Sharing purchased content with Family Sharing

  • FaceTime issues with multiple devices & one account

    I have an iPhone 5s, an iPad Mini and 2 iPod Touch devices, all on the same account and Apple ID. Is there any way to iMessage or FaceTime from one device to ONE other device(not all of them)? Thanks!

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  • Multiple Devices, one i-Tunes

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    There are several different ways to use two or more iPods with one computer, some involving one library others involving multiple libraries. Have a look at this help page for suggestions and choose the method that suits you best: How to use multiple iPods with one computer

  • Two devices, one apple id account, want to restore only one and sell

    When I upgraded from my iPhone 4 to my 4s, I activated it using the most recent backup file from my previous device. My old phone no longer has a carrier service, but is still recognized in itunes in respect to my apple id. I now want to sell the iPhone 4, and need to restore it to factory settings. How do I perform this task without affecting my current device, my 4s? I am inclined to assume that it will only remove the data/media from the 4, but I want to make sure I am correct before I unintentionally erase all of the info from both devices, which would very definitely cause me to have a stroke. Thanks in advance.

    You can erase the device. Make sure you remove it from Find my iPhone as well before you erase.
    Read here:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2110
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5661

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