TS4002 Issue for families: How do I create separate iCloud accounts while retaining a joint iTunes account?

My family has previously used the same iTunes account. Now that we all have apple devices, the iCloud feature is mixing our contacts, calendars and messages. How do I set up individual iCloud accounts while retaining the current joint iTunes account (so that I can manage the payments for iTunes purchases)? I cannot figure out how to change the current iCloud account (which is the Apple ID I have used for iTunes for years) on either my Mac or my iPhone. It seems that once you have set your iCloud account, you cannot change it. Any advice out there?

No: @icloud.com is an Apple email address. To create a new Apple ID you need to start with an address other than @icloud.com, from any other service. Then you go to http://appleid.apple.com and follow the procedure to create a new ID: then you can sign into System Preferences or Settings>iCloud with it. When you enable Mail in the checklist you will be asked to create a new @icloud.com address. You can't transfer an @icloud.com address from one account to another.

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on iPhone? If you share an iPhone I amafraid you will have to share "everything" unles every time you will be going to settings and reconfigure it.
Otherwise, go to your computer and from different account create an iCloud account.

How to setup my wife's iPad to share our joint iTunes account

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If you connect her iPad to your computer's iTunes and select it on the left-hand side, then on the right-hand side you can use the various tabs (Music, Apps etc) to control which of the iTunes content to sync to it - and that selection should be remembered each time you connect it, so you can control what goes onto each iPad. That way you can share iTunes content and you only need to have the one iTunes account
In terms of FaceTime and Messages then you can assign your own email address (you don't need separate iTunes accounts) to those apps on your own iPads : Settings > Messages > Receive At and similarly Settings > FaceTime

HT204053 how can i create multiple icloud accounts for my family members

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Thanks... I appreciate the reply. Since I wrote the previous email, I actually went and changed my apple id (the main id) and the documentation I looked at said iCloud will set mail up automatically(?)... I had it working before.
Also, I tried to manually set up the ID via the Mail Accounts screen(s) and I can't figure out what my server information is... Pop or Imap? What's the outgoing server and the incoming server?
I typically have never had problems setting up mail accounts (in apple mail) with no problem.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Thanks in advance!

I have an iCloud email address on my iMac. How can I create an icloud email address for my wife on the same computer?

I have an iCloud email address on my iMac. How can I create an icloud email address for my wife on the same computer?

If all you want is an additional email address you can create up to three 'email aliases' - these are additional addresses (not accounts) which deliver into the same inbox as the main account.
You should be aware before you start that once you've created an alias you cannot turn that address into a full iCloud account, move it to another account, or reactivate it if you delete it.
More information on aliases here:
http://help.apple.com/icloud/#mm6b1a490a
If you want to keep her email separate from yours she will need to create a new Apple ID, and use it to create a new iCloud account either on a separate computer or on a separate User Account on your Mac.

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How do i creating multiple icloud accounts for one itunes account

how do i creating multiple icloud accounts to access one itunes account?

Perhaps you could explain a bit more what you want to do...
iCloud accounts don't access an iTunes account.
iTunes account is used to make purchases.

How can I create my icloud account

How can I create my icloud account?.

Hey there!
It sounds like you are wanting to create an iCloud account. Take a look at this info from the following article:
How do I sign up for iCloud?
You can sign up for iCloud on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 5 or later, or through System Preferences on a Mac with OS X Lion v10.7.4 or later. Just follow the setup instructions for your iOS device or Mac.
You may need to verify the email address that you use for your Apple ID. See Frequently Asked Questions About Apple ID for more information.
Creating an iCloud account: Frequently Asked Questions
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4436
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the best,
Sterling

How do I create an ICloud account on my PC?

How do I create an ICloud account?

http://www.apple.com/ca/icloud/setup/pc.html
Try this link. You will need to have an icloud account and other Apple devices but this will help store pictures etc. not sure what you are trying to do but maybe this will help.

How do I get separate iCloud accounts for each family members device and still share iTunes?

how do I get separate iCloud's for each family members iPhone, iPod and iPad and still share iTunes?

Have everyone share the same iTunes store ID, but use separate IDs for iCloud. The ID you use for iCloud does not have to be the same as the ID you use for the iTunes & App store.

How can I create an icloud account on my PC?

I have windows 7 and itunes 10.5 and have downloaded and installed the icloud control panel. When I try to sign in, I get a message that my apple ID is valid, but is not am icloud ID.

lunarplexus wrote:
how can i create my iCloud account on my Windows PC
It is not possible to create an iCloud account from a PC.
Creating an iCloud account FAQ:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4436

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i have an apple id and am trying to create an icloud account however my phone is not allowing me and saying that the number of free attempts have been exceeded even though this is my first attempt. how can i create an icloud account?

Are you sure the message isn't saying that the maximum number of accounts have already been created? When you get this message you will not be able to create another account on that device. Your only options are to either re-use one of the accounts previously created or create a new account using a different iOS device or Mac, if you have one.

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HT1351 I have an IPOD that has not been synced to Itunes for several years. I no longer have the same computer or e-mail address. How can I sync my old IPOD material to my new itunes account?

I have an older IPOD that has not been synced to Itunes for seceral yeras. I no longer have the same computer or e-mail address. How can I sync my old IPOD material to my new Itunes account?

Your email address (used as your Apple ID) does not matter, because iPods are not directly linked to a particular Apple ID.
NOTE: You can still use your old Apple ID, even if your that email address is no longer valid. As long as you remember your Apple ID password. Go here and click on Manage your Apple ID.
https://appleid.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MyAppleId.woa/
You can change the primary email address used by Apple, although the Apple ID remains the same.
Back to the iPod. iTunes syncing is generally in one direction only, from the computer's iTunes library to the iPod. You cannot use iTunes to transfer song files from iPod to computer, except for songs purchased from the iTunes Store. However, there are third-party methods and utilities that can transfer from iPod to computer. If you do an Internet search on something like "ipod transfer," you should get some links. (The CNET article seems to be popular.)
Once the song files are on your computer's drive, you can add them to your new iTunes library. After confirming everything is there, sync your iPod to that library. If there is any content purchased from the iTunes Store that uses DRM (copy protection), such as audiobooks, videos, and very old song purchases, iTunes may prompt you to authorize your computer with your Apple ID (the one you used to make the purchases).

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