Using a single computer and many apple ids/devices

i have a house full of apple users and we all use one computer
we all have our own apple ids and we are looking to use the computer for backup and general organization
is the easiest way to keep us all separate when it comes to using itunes just by setting up different user accounts on the one computer and having everyone sign in to their account whenever they want to plug in their device?

is the easiest way to keep us all separate when it comes to using itunes just by setting up different user accounts on the one computer and having everyone sign in to their account whenever they want to plug in their device?
Yes. It's the only way.

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    iTunes Store Support
    http://www.apple.com/emea/support/itunes/contact.html
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