Should I create a new Apple ID for new device?

Hi, I just got a iPod Touch and I also own a iPhone. Should I create a new Apple ID for the iPod Touch or share with the existing one for the iPhone?

As content is tied to the account that originally bought/downloaded it, you are better off using the same account for all your devices - you can put content from the one account on multiple devices. You don't really gain anything by having multiple accounts, if anything it makes things worse e.g. having to remember two account ids and passwords.

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I'm setting up a Mac Mini to act as a media server. My family all has iphones and a few Apple TVs that this mac will be streaming to. Should I use a new Apple ID for this server's iTunes account or use one of our existing Apple IDs?

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HT204053 I created a different Apple ID for Icloud on my new IPhone and having problems with getting Itunes,etc. How do I change my Icloud Apple ID to be the same ID and password?

I created a different Apple ID for my Icloud on my new IPhone (said a free email was available or something similar) rather than the other choice offered of using my same existing Apple ID. Now I keep having issues accessing my account and my password isn't working to access Icloud to download Itunes. Can I undo this new account I created and just use my one existing Apple ID? This is my first IPhone and confused with this part of the setup! Thanks.

If you know the answers to your security questions, you should be able to change your password without using email authentication (see http://support.apple.com/kb/HE36). If you don't, you may be out of luck.

Creating a new apple id for my wife

I currently have one Apple ID and run iTunes on a Windows 7 PC. This is synced to 2 iPhones, 2 iPads and 2 iPods as well as 2 Apple TV's. All the Apps purchased, updated and shared between all the devices are controlled using iTunes depending on whose iphone etc is connected.
This has worked quite successfully till now but if we use imessage on the phones it gets very confusing and for that reason I would like to set up a new Apple ID for my wifes iPhone and iPad. What I don't understand is the implications of this with regard to all the previously purchased Apps. Will she loose access to these when I sign in on iTunes to her new Apple ID. Are there any other issues I should be aware off before going down this route. Will all my music and films still be available for her to load on her iPhone and iPad ? Any advice and help much appreciated.

Hello Primer Driver,
Thanks for the question, and what a great question it is.
You are absolutely right, there are some tweaks we will want to make to continue the configuration you have right now. My recommendation? Create a new Apple ID for your Wife, but only use this Apple ID for iMessage/FaceTime.
There are four different accounts you can be signed into on an iOS device: iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, and iTunes and App Stores. Theoretically, you could be signed into four separate accounts for each of these. For your situation, your Wife would only sign into iMessage and FaceTime with her account, and continue to use the family account for iTunes and App Stores.
For information, see these articles:
iTunes Store: Associating a device or computer to your Apple ID
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4627
iOS 6 and OS X Mountain Lion: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
Frequently asked questions about Apple ID
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5622
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I just created a new apple id for my self and when i go to update an app it shows my moms email and she wont tell me her password how do i get my email to show up

i just created a new apple id for my self and when i go to update an app it shows my moms email and she wont tell me her password how do i get my email to show up

You should have your stuff separate from your mom's. Delete all the apps downloaded or purchased with your mom's Apple ID and download or purchase them with your own Apple ID. Back up files and data first if possible.

I created a new apple id for my iphone and ipad which work great and allow me to access Icloud. on my macbook air can't get it to use my new apple id for icloud. Help?

I created a new apple id for my iphone and ipad which work great and allow me to access Icloud. on my macbook air I can't get it to use my new apple id for icloud. It keeps going back to my old apple id and doesn't afford me to alter it. I use system preferences-icloud and it just wants to verify the old apple id but doesn't afford me the opportunity to delete teh account or edit it like the iphone5 and ipad. Help?

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My wife and my iphones are both on the same apple id. If I create a new apple id for her, can we still share our music?

My wife and my iphones are both on the same apple id. If I create a new apple id for her, can we still share our music?

Yes. If you are using two different instances of iTunes on your computers, make sure the music is on both copies of iTunes.
The person with the new Apple ID will not "own" the music, as it is owned by the one with the former ID. But the way to deal with this is for the new ID person to do Store > Authorize This Computer from iTunes' menu, then have the person with the ID that purchased the music enter his/her Apple ID and password.

I created a new Apple ID for iCloud on my iPhone, but I can't seem to find a way to "sign out" or "log out" of that Apple ID (for iCloud) to sign in with another Apple ID. The only account login I could change was the Store. How do I "log out"

I created a new Apple ID for iCloud on my iPhone, but I can't seem to find a way to "sign out" or "log out" of that Apple ID (for iCloud) to sign in with another Apple ID. The only account login I could change was the Store.
How do I "log out" or "sign out" of iCloud on my iPhone? There is an option to delete the account, but I just want to log off. I want to keep the account name for future use.

@fernandamagalhaes
It looks like the article below has the information you are looking for.
iCloud: Change iCloud feature settings
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2613
Turn off iCloud completely
Depending on whether you want to stop using iCloud on all or only some devices, do one or more of the following:
On your iOS device’s Home screen, go to Settings > iCloud, then at the bottom of the screen, tap Delete Account.
Note: If you delete your iCloud account, iCloud will no longer back up your iOS data. You can still back up your device in iTunes (for more information, open iTunes and choose iTunes > Help).
On your Mac, open iCloud preferences, then click Sign Out.
If your Mac has OS X v10.7.5 and you turn off iCloud, your calendar information and reminders aren’t stored locally in iCal. If you want to retain your calendar and reminder information, you need to back it up before turning off iCloud. For more information, see the Apple Support article iCloud: Calendar & reminder data removed from Calendar and Reminders or iCal when disabling iCloud Calendar.
On your Windows computer, open the iCloud Control Panel, then click Sign Out.
Note: If you turned on automatic download of music, app, or book purchases (in iTunes preferences or in Settings on your iOS device), your iTunes purchases are still downloaded to your devices.
Set up iCloud on your devices

How do I create a new Apple id for a second ipad

CCreating a new apple id for amother ipad

https://appleid.apple.com/account
However, it is not necessary to create separate IDs for each device you use (in fact, in most cases, it is not desirable). What are you trying to accomplish exactly?

How do i create a new apple id for my sons ipod touch

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HT201088 I am considering starting Family Sharing. Should I set up a new Apple ID for the Family Sharing or should I use my personal Apple ID?

I am considering starting Family Sharing. Should I set up a new Apple ID for Family Sharing or should I use my personal ID?

On your Mac, try to access your gmail account. There should be a link you click for "Forgot My Password". Click it and try to retrieve your password.
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HT1848 MY wife has an Iphone 4 and I have a 5. To date we haev used one apple is/account to manage music purchases. Recently we bought a Mac and created a new apple account for her. How do I synched her phone with new apple account?

MY wife has an Iphone 4 and I have a 5. To date we have used one apple account to manage music purchases/library. I updated ny phone to the new OS version and all her texting is showing up on my phone. I understand if i create an apple account for her I will not see her texts. Recently we bought a Mac and created a new apple account for her. How do I synched her phone with new apple account and get access to the music library under my account on the new MAC laptop before I update her phone to the new OS?
Going forward if I purchase music under my apple id and want her to have it on her device, how can I acheive that?

You can continue to share an Apple ID for purchases.
Sign her in to her new account here:
Settings > iCloud > Delete Account (Keep on Phone if you want to transfer contacts, calendars, etc...) then sign in with her new ID
Settings > Messages > Send & Receive > Apple ID > Sign out then in with new
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HT5622 How can I remove one phone from my apple id and create a new apple id for that phone

How can I remove just one phone from my apple id and create a new apple id for just that phone

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Is there a way to share my calendar with my husband's products if I create on own apple id for my new iphone 5 and mini?

Is there a way to share my calendar with my husband's products if I create a separate Apple ID for my new iPhone 5 and iPad mini?

Yes, Just sync them to the same calendar on your computer or internet, i.e. Google, Yahoo, etc.

Previously shared allow accounts. Need to split. What are Risks with creating new apple account for my mom

Me, my girlfriend, and my mom all share one apple account. This was ok years ago but now it's a problem. I would like to put my mom on her own account. She has a phone, iPad and Mac all linked to the apple account. My mom is not tech savvy by any means and any changes gets her all upset with technology. My concern is if I create a new apple account for her and have her enter it in She will loose or not be able to access something or something will go wrong. I want her to be able to access all apps she already has installed via the family share To the original account.
will changing accounts be simple or will it require her reinstalling anything on her Mac,iPad,iPhone?

Thanks for the response. I thought about that but figured I would like to keep it because the login is my current email address. That may be the simplest way though. I would like to know if someone has done this and if it was a disaster or not. I recall my co worker had a hard time changing his iCloud/Apple ID login that resulted in a couple of trips to the Genius Bar. he was changing his because he no longer had that email.
I Will keep asking to see if it is a simple process. If no one knows or ither responses, I'll just let her keep my apple account.

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