Is it better to have separate Apple IDs?

Is it better to have one Apple ID for all devices

You can create multiple Apple IDs, but it's best to stick with one account. If you want all of your Apple services to work properly and your devices to sync, you need to make sure to use the same Apple ID everywhere you sign in.

Should my wife and I have separate Apple IDs

Apple recommends you do not share your Apple ID. Instead, set up Family Sharing so each person can use their own Apple ID. This way, your family can still share purchases, subscriptions and more without sharing personal information, such as emails, text messages or passwords.

Should I have two Apple IDs for work and personal

You can create 2 Apple IDs to do that. That will keep your work related information separate from your personal information. There shouldn't be any complications from using two Apple IDs unless you need to share data between the two IDs.

Should my husband and I have the same Apple ID

If you want to share purchases or subscriptions with family, use Family Sharing. Each person should use their own Apple ID.

What are the advantages of having two Apple IDs

For families there are distinct advantages to having multiple Apple IDs. It allows you to share the things you want to share such as Apps, songs purchased from the iTunes Store, Movies, etc, while not sharing the things that you don't—like contacts, calendars, reminders and notes.

How many Apple ID should I have

You can have as many Apple IDs as you have email accounts to use for them. Do note that Apps, purchases and subscriptions are tied to the Apple ID that bought, downloaded or activated them.

What happens if you have two Apple IDs

The problem with having multiple Apple IDs is that different data will be locked to different accounts. You can't easily sync contacts, calendars, or other iCloud data between your Apple ID accounts.

Why would you have two Apple IDs

For example, you may have a personal Apple ID that you use with the App Store and iCloud, but a different Apple ID for work purposes where you store your business or work contacts. You can set up two or more Apple IDs on an iPhone and iPad.

Why would someone have multiple Apple IDs

For example, you may have a personal Apple ID that you use with the App Store and iCloud, but a different Apple ID for work purposes where you store your business or work contacts. You can set up two or more Apple IDs on an iPhone and iPad.

What happens if 2 phones use the same Apple ID

If you don't want to create a new Apple ID, what you can do on the phones will be limited. You will only be able to use Messages/FaceTime on one phone because if both phone are signed into Messages/FaceTime, you will see all messages visible on both phones. Any data synced to iCloud will show on both phones.

What happens if I create a second Apple ID

The Problems That Come From Multiple Apple IDs

You can't easily sync contacts, calendars, or other iCloud data between your Apple ID accounts. Additionally, if you bought an app, song, movie, or book using one account, you won't be able to access it with the other.

Can you have two Apple IDs for different countries

You can have 2 Apple IDs, with each one set up for a different region. The only place you need to use the 2nd ID is in the App Store/iTunes. Then swap regions/IDs when required. When signed in with one ID, you won't be able to update apps purchased with the other ID.

Why do I need two Apple IDs

For example, you may have a personal Apple ID that you use with the App Store and iCloud, but a different Apple ID for work purposes where you store your business or work contacts. You can set up two or more Apple IDs on an iPhone and iPad.

Can I have 2 Apple IDs with the same email address

You can in fact create as many AppleIDs as you wish. Each simply requires a working email address. Each AppleID can be used to create a single iCloud account including a single iCloud email account. And on an Apple device you can only sign in and use a single AppleID with iCloud at any given time.

Is it illegal to have two Apple IDs

Yes. You can have as many Apple IDs as you have email accounts to use for them. Do note that Apps, purchases and subscriptions are tied to the Apple ID that bought, downloaded or activated them.

Should I have 2 Apple IDs for 2 phones

Each user should have their own Apple ID, then you can create Family Sharing→What is Family Sharing – Apple Support. That way you can share what you want to share and not share what you don't want to share.

Can 2 Apple IDs share a phone

An iPhone is meant to be a single Apple ID device. You can use one Apple ID for iCloud and another for Messages/FaceTime, but you can't use 2 Apple IDs for one sign in such as iCloud.

What happens if I change country in Apple ID

Before you update your location, you must spend your store credit, cancel your subscriptions, and get a payment method for your new country or region.

What is the problem with multiple Apple IDs

The Problems That Come From Multiple Apple IDs

You can't easily sync contacts, calendars, or other iCloud data between your Apple ID accounts. Additionally, if you bought an app, song, movie, or book using one account, you won't be able to access it with the other.

Can one iPhone have two Apple IDs

You can set up two or more Apple IDs on an iPhone and iPad.

Can my iPhone use 2 Apple IDs

If you use multiple Apple IDs, such as having one for personal use and the other for work, you'll be glad to know that you can use more than one Apple ID on your device for things like email, contacts, notes, and more.

Why would someone have two Apple IDs

For example, you may have a personal Apple ID that you use with the App Store and iCloud, but a different Apple ID for work purposes where you store your business or work contacts. You can set up two or more Apple IDs on an iPhone and iPad.

Can I have 2 Apple IDs with different emails

You can have 2 Apple IDs with 2 different email addresses. If you create/use a new Apple ID, you will lose access to some of your data and the purchases made with your existing Apple ID. You can try setting up Family Sharing between the IDs if you want to be able to share purchases made with the IDs.

Can I have 2 countries in Apple ID

You can have 2 Apple IDs, with each one set up for a different region. The only place you need to use the 2nd ID is in the App Store/iTunes. Then swap regions/IDs when required.

Can I use the same Apple ID in two countries

If you want to use the App Store/iTunes in each country, you will need a different Apple ID.