Separate accounts for existing multiple users on multiple computers
We have three users on four computers. We each have large libraries. i want to spin off and set up my own account with separate billing and let the other two go their own way (together or also separate). I'm afraid of losing the 4,000 songs I have purchased and copied from CDs or possibly freezing out the other two users if I just change the password. Also, will the changes sync with my iPod and iPhone?
Setting up new account in the iTunes Store, if that's what you mean, will have no effect on existing tracks nor iPods as long as you don't try to authorize the computer to more than five iTunes Store accounts. If you're using a single Mac OS X user account and iTunes library, you'll each have to log into your own iTunes Store account to purchase and then remember to log out when you're done. It will probably be easier if you have your own user account in Mac OS X so you have a completely separate iTunes library. Then you have have your iTunes logged into your own account. You'll need to copy the tracks you want from the existing iTunes library to your new Mac OS X user account.
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Can I use one itunes account for multiple users and multiple devices
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Hi Harrike2000,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
It sounds like you’re running into an iTunes Store connection issue in one of the user accounts on your MacBook Air, and you want to know if the issue is related to using multiple Apple IDs or user accounts.
You can use multiple user accounts and Apple IDs with one computer, see this article for more information:
How to use multiple iPhone, iPad, or iPod devices with one computer - Apple Support
For the issue connecting to the iTunes Store, try the suggestions in the article linked below.
Can't connect to the iTunes Store - Apple Support
Troubleshoot issues on a Mac
If you haven't been able to connect to the iTunes Store, a software conflict or your Internet service provider (ISP) may be blocking your access.
Update iTunes and Safari to the latest version.
If you have a firewall, your settings may be preventing you from connecting to the iTunes Store. Follow these steps to configure your firewall.
You may need to reset your keychain. Connection issues are occasionally caused by keychain issues. Learn how to use Keychain First Aid to resolve any issues with your keychain.
If you're receiving a specific error message, follow these steps.
If the issue still persists, contact your Internet service provider and confirm that these ports and servers are enabled over your network.
Learn more
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ThanksUsing More than One iDevice on the Same Computer
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My grandson shares my Ipad and I want to give him a monthly allowance on I tunes to buy his own Apps/games etc. If I set up a separate account for him on I Tunes, can he then access this from my Ipad to buy his own stuff ? If so, how do I do it ?
No, that is not possible. An iPad can only be linked to one iTunes account at a time. For this you should have to reinstall the iPad every time you allow him and reinstall when you get it back. Sorry, but the iPad was designed as a personal device from the ground up and it does not support any kind of multiple users/ multiple accounts.
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Do I need separate accounts for each?
I have an iPad, iPod classic and an iPod touch.
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My Mac is connected to Microsoft Active Directory. Every time I schould unlock the disk with the local admin, then login as network user.
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Separate Account for Verizon Store?
Must I set up a separate account to use the Verizon store to buy ringtones?
Even when I'm signed in for my account, it repeatedly asks for my number and password without approving them.Thanks. But as I said, that doesn't work. The system rejects the same password I'm already signed in with. What can I do?
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Add-MailboxPermission for multiple users on multiple mailboxes
I have a need to grant a large number of users full access to an equally large number of mailboxes. I've previously been able to do this easily in the management shell where I have multiple users for one mailbox (or vice-versa; one user for multiple mailboxes)
by using one of the following 2 commands:
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This works fine for when there are only multiple entries on one side of the equation, but using this method, I would need to run the command multiple times to get all of the accesses set up as requested. So I've been looking to see if there is a way of writing
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What I've been looking at doing is creating a .csv file, filled as such;
name,mail
user.name1,mailbox1
user.name2,mailbox2
And then writing a shell command like the below:
import-csv c:\xxxx.csv | foreach { Add-MailboxPermission $_.mail -User $_.name -AccessRights FullAccess}
Will this achieve the result that I'm aiming for? or is it going to be easier to just go with the more time-consuming method of just having the multiple entries on one side of the equation?Hi,
I have a test in my environment, you can use the following cmdlet to grant multiple users full access to multiple mailboxes.
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For example, if I want to grant amy02, amy03 full access permission to amy01; grant amy01, amy02 full access permission to amy03, the test1.csv file should be:
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I would like some advice on the best way to manage iTunes and devices synced to it for multiple users -- Here's the scenario: I have 2 grade-school aged kids, who each have an iPod Nano and are going to get my old iPhone 3G to use as an iTouch after I upgrade my phone to the iPhone 4. In addition to my iPhone, I have a MacBook, a 30GB iPod, and a iMac. We are also looking into buying an iPad that we'll want to use (among other things) to watch movies while traveling. All music/apps/movies are currently located in my iTunes account on the iMac, and we sync via my personal @mac.com account.
I don't want to simply set up separate iTunes accounts for each kid, as I'd like to be able to control what music & apps they buy/download, and I've already got a fair amount of "their" music/apps/movies in my account, and don't want to have to try and move it from my account to theirs. Any advice on how to best set up an iTunes sharing arrangement that allows me to control their accounts, and sync all of the above devices would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance.turingtest2 wrote:
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Multiple users on multiple macs sharing iPhoto Library
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I thought the solution would be as simple as:
Plug an external hard drive into the Airport Time Capsule.
Copy our iPhoto library onto the external hard drive.
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I've searched the support forums and can't find a successful example of this. Does it work? If not, is there another elegant solution?
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An iPhoto library needs to be on a locally mounted volume. It cannot be on a network share.
The file system of the drive needs to be MacOS Extended (Journaled).
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