Can I have my Apple ID on two devices?

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Apple IDs can be used on multiple devices, but if settings aren’t configured properly, issues can occur.

What happens if you use the same Apple ID on two phones?

By sharing an Apple ID, you are the same person using 2 different devices. Your phones are behaving as designed. If you don’t want to create a new Apple ID, what you can do on the phones will be limited.

How many devices can use the same Apple ID?

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You can have ten devices (no more than five computers) associated with your Apple ID for purchases at one time. When you try to associate a device that was previously associated, you might notice a message that says, “This device is associated with another Apple ID.

Can I use same Apple ID on Iphone and Ipad?

Answer: A: Absolutely. An Apple ID is intended for use by exactly one person, regardless of age.

Do I need a separate Apple ID for each device?

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

How do I add a new device to my Apple ID?

Add iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices manually to Profile Manager

1. In the Profile Manager sidebar, select Devices, click the Add button , then choose Add Placeholder in the pop-up menu.
2. Choose iOS (for iOS and iPadOS) or macOS from the Device Type pop-up menu, then enter a name for this device.

Can I have 2 iPads with the same Apple ID?

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If you use your Apple ID on multiple devices, your iCloud storage space of 5GB will be used for all devices. Using one Apple ID can be used to sync data between the devices, using iCloud and the various options like calendars, photos, contacts etc. Each device will have it’s own backup in iCloud.

How many devices can you use with one Apple ID?

Can I use same Apple ID on iPhone and iPad?

What happens when you remove a device from your Apple ID?

If you set up two-factor authentication for your Apple ID, removing a device will ensure that it can no longer display verification codes. It also won’t have access to iCloud and other Apple services, including Find My, until you sign in again with two-factor authentication.

How can I see what devices are connected to my Apple ID?

Use a Mac or PC to find or remove your associated devices
From the menu bar on your Mac, choose Account > Account Settings. Or from the menu bar in iTunes on your PC, choose Account > View My Account. You might need to sign in with your Apple ID. Click Manage Devices.

Should I use the same Apple ID for all my devices?

Is it better to have one Apple ID for all devices?

Can someone log into your iCloud and see your messages?

Answer: A: Yes. If they can login to your iCloud then they have the exact same access as you do. iCloud has no way of knowing who is using the AppleID and signing in.

How many devices can be associated with an Apple ID?

More about associated devices

Can someone see my texts through iCloud?

If you backup or synchronize your phone to iCloud then anybody who has the details for that account, or even has their phone connected to the same account (a family member, for example), could potentially see your personal text messages.

Can I use same Apple ID for phone and iPad?

Can my husband see my texts on iCloud?

Sharing an iCloud account with your spouse gives him or her unfettered access to almost any information on your iPhone, including your location, photographs, contacts, and text messages.

Can someone see my pictures if they use my Apple ID on another device?

Yes. If you give somebody else the details of your Apple ID and its password they can poke around in any data stored in the cloud and make purchases on your account. This is not a sensible idea.

Do I need a different Apple ID for each device?

How do I log into my Apple ID on another device?

Sign in with Apple also works on your other devices—iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV, and iPod touch—where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID. To sign in from an Android app, a Windows app, or any web browser, tap Sign in with Apple, then enter your Apple ID and password.

How does my wife know who I text?

The only way she would know text messages is if she is able to look into your phone. If you use ATT messages or number sync, the text is available on another device, but it requires access to the phone to sign up for that service.

Why am I getting my wifes text messages on my iPhone?

If someone in your family is getting text messages meant for you, or vice-versa, it’s probably because those devices are sharing the same Apple ID. This typically happens because, at some point, you all wanted to share content you bought from the iTunes store, including apps, games, music, movies, TV shows, and more.

Can my spouse get copies of my text messages?

Obtaining a spouse’s text messages can ordinarily be done in two ways. One way might be to send a letter to the cell phone carrier, through an attorney, explaining the need to preserve text messages for a divorce case.

Can someone see what I’m doing on my iPhone?

If your iPhone backs everything up to your iCloud account, then someone can spy on your activity by accessing your iCloud account from any web browser. They would need your Apple ID username and password in order to do this, so if you know that a third party has that information, there are a few steps you should take.