Why is my iTunes account different from my Apple ID?
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Why is my iTunes account different from my Apple ID?
An Apple ID is the email address you use as a login for just about everything you do with Apple, including using iCloud to store your content, buying songs from the iTunes Store, and downloading apps from the App Store. An iCloud account, iTunes account and Apple ID are all the same thing.
How do I remove an old Apple ID from iTunes?
Tap Settings, tap your name, then tap Media & Purchases. Tap View Account. You might be asked to sign in. Scroll down, then tap Remove This Device.
How do I use a different Apple ID for Apple music?
Use a different Apple ID to share purchases with Family Sharing
- Tap Settings > [your name], then click Family Sharing.
- Tap your name.
- Tap Account.
- Erase the Apple ID that’s listed, then enter the Apple ID and password that you want to use.
- Tap Use This Account.
Can you merge two iTunes accounts?
It is impossible to merge two individual accounts, no way is offered by Apple to do like this. All things bought from iTunes Store is always related to the account that you originally bought from. However, it is possible to make the content from one account play on the other account.
How do you make a new iTunes account?
From the menu bar at the top of your computer screen or at the top of the iTunes window, choose Account > Sign In. Then click Create New Apple ID. Enter your credit card and billing information, then click Continue.
Why is someone else’s Apple ID on my iPhone?
All replies. A request for another Apple ID password is often caused by updates to apps/purchases that were made when using the other ID. Those purchases are tied to the other ID and can’t be transferred. One option is to delete the apps/purchases made by the other ID and download them using the new ID if desired.
What happens if I change Apple ID?
Changing your Apple ID will not cause you to lose contacts. If you don’t already have an Apple ID, create one now at id.apple.com. Then, on your iPhone, go to Settings > iCloud, and delete the account. Make sure to choose to ‘keep on this iPhone’ when prompted.
How do I switch from one Apple ID to another?
Transfer Data from One Apple ID to Another on iPhone First log out of the current account, choose to download the data on your iPhone > Then log in to another account, open the sync option, and upload the data to that account.
Can you change your Apple ID name without losing everything?
If you no longer use the email address that’s associated with your Apple ID, you can change it. You won’t lose access to your contacts, purchases, or other account information.
Can you create a new iTunes account?
From the menu bar at the top of your computer screen or at the top of the iTunes window, choose Account > Sign In. Then click Create New Apple ID.
Can you have 2 iTunes accounts?
Answer: A: Yes. You can have two separate iTunes accounts and two separate iTunes libraries on the same computer. You must tap the SHIFT key when start iTunes , it will then ask you which library to choose and you go from there.
How can I change my Apple ID without losing everything?
Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Now, tap on your profile (aka Apple ID banner at the top).
- Next, scroll down to the bottom and hit Sign Out.
- Here, you will be asked to enter your Apple ID password.
- Up next, you have the option to keep a copy of your data on this iPhone/iPad.
