Apple ID is Apple's user identification system intended to be a single sign on for users of Apple services, hardware and software.
3
votes
3answers
3k views
Can you still create an Apple ID with a name that's not an e-mail address?
I have an Apple ID that is not an e-mail address(*). When you visit the “Create an Apple ID” page on the Apple ID site though, it says you need to “Enter your primary email address as your Apple ID.” ...
3
votes
3answers
3k views
Apple TV with a household of more than one Apple IDs
Can you log in more than one account as long as you log off the one that is signed on before signing in another? For instance, if you buy an AppleTV and your house has two other members with different ...
3
votes
3answers
1k views
Signing up to iTunes Match in a country that doesn't have it
I am really digging Apple's iTunes Match and would love to get it. However, I am living in Sweden where you can´t subscribe to it at the moment. I have found that there is a workaround for it, by ...
3
votes
2answers
4k views
Will an iPad mini purchased in the US work well once it returns to live in England?
My oldest daughter lives in England and is returning there after the upcoming holidays.
Her Mother and I live in the USA. She desires an iPad Mini as a Christmas gift. She is an iPhone 4S user with ...
3
votes
1answer
4k views
How can I change my Apple ID password on my iPad 2?
I just upgraded my iPad 2 to iOS 6. I am trying to access the App Store for the very first time ever (trying to get the free iBooks app). It keeps telling me I'm using the wrong password. I did not ...
3
votes
1answer
493 views
Can I transfer content between devices authorized to different Apple IDs?
I just bought an used iPod Touch 4G running iOS 5 for my son. The person had a ton of legit apps & games on it. My son did not want to lose those, but he is unable to load up any music. When he ...
3
votes
1answer
16k views
How do you add more than one phone number on iMessage?
My sisters and I all have iPhones under the same account. I also have an iPad under the same account. I am trying to get the iMessage on my iPad compatible with my phone number, not email address.
...
3
votes
1answer
4k views
Second iOS devices getting my iMessages and FaceTime calls
My brother updated his iPod today but because he connected with my Apple ID, he is receiving all my iMessages and FaceTime calls on his iPod.
How do I stop this from happening?
3
votes
2answers
746 views
Should I use the same Apple ID for iCloud and iTunes?
Should I use the same Apple ID for iCloud and the iTunes store?
My immediate assumption was "sure, of course, keep it simple", but today I read the following recommendation:
One potential problem ...
3
votes
1answer
1k views
Recursive Apple ID password procedure?
One of my friends has forgotten his Apple ID password and is attempting to reset it. I told him to go to Apple's password reset page, which he has done. He opted for email authentication/reset since ...
3
votes
1answer
5k views
Make my iCloud @me.com email my primary Apple ID
Before iCloud began operation I used a gmail email for my Apple ID. With the advent of iCloud I have begun using my iCloud email for everything. The one thing that frustrates me is that Apple does not ...
3
votes
2answers
2k views
Can I change Apple IDs?
I originally used my Apple ID with my daughter's iPod and now iPhone so that her purchases would be linked to my credit card. I now know that wasn't necessary.
I'd like to know how to change this so ...
3
votes
3answers
2k views
Apple ID - Want to make my xxx@icloud.com primary Apple ID?
So i recently created an @iclould.com ID and now i would like to make that my default or primary Apple ID instead of my current @gmail.com ID. I tried to change it through Manage Apple ID page but it ...
2
votes
4answers
24k views
2 Apple IDs on one device?
This is probably a stupid question but can you have multiple Apple ID's on the same iOS device?
My Girlfriend and I have both got an iPad and an iPod Classic and may well be getting iPhones at some ...
2
votes
1answer
3k views
How can I download free apps without registering an Apple ID?
"This Apple ID has not been yet been used before in the iTunes Store. Tap review to sign in, then review your account information."
I keep getting this message when I try to install free apps ...
2
votes
2answers
1k views
How do I transition from a MobileMe account to an existing iCloud account?
I'm starting to get more messages about MobileMe ending, but despite all the info people have been posting online, I'm still confused as to how to deal with my own situation.
I currently keep all ...
2
votes
2answers
19k views
Can someone else sign into my iTunes account to download my purchased apps?
I buy many apps and I'd like to let my little cousin use my account to download games I've purchased.
Obviously Apple won't encourage accounts holders to share their accounts with relatives but ...
2
votes
4answers
76k views
Why can't I connect to the internet on my iPhone 4?
I've just bought an iPhone 4 and I want to connect to the internet but I can't do so.
Do I need an apple id to use an iPhone?
Definitely I've contacted my dataplan service and they are saying I ...
2
votes
2answers
995 views
Can I partially use iCloud with someone else's Apple ID without syncing contacts to my device?
I'm using my mum's Apple ID on my new MacBook Pro, so, because of iCloud, I'm receiving all her emails, I have all her contacts, etc. I just want to use her Apple ID for iTunes, the AppStore and ...
2
votes
3answers
5k views
Can I have different Apple IDs on my iPhone 4S?
iCloud has an Apple ID:
Settings > iCloud
Messages has an Apple ID:
Settings > Message > Receive At
Store has an Apple ID:
Setting > Store
Do these all have to be the same ID? ...
2
votes
2answers
302 views
Can I use 2 different Apple IDs with a single install of iTunes?
I just got an iPhone 5 at work, and have discovered the only way to get a different ringtone on the device is via iTunes. However, work will not allow iTunes to be downloaded to Corporate PCs.
I ...
2
votes
1answer
1k views
Is it mandatory to fill security questions and answers in order to download apps?
I was trying to download and install a new app, when a badge appeared on the screen. Apparently I have to choose three security question (and the answers) to improve security of my Apple-ID. I clicked ...
2
votes
1answer
293 views
Can I re-purchase an app with a different apple ID?
I have a development machine that another employee (who has left) purchased Xcode on. Now I want to update Xcode, but I don't have that employee's apple ID information. I signed out of the App Store ...
2
votes
2answers
2k views
Apple ID has been disable , how to enable and reset password?
I'm struggling on how to enable Apple ID and reset password. I open itune and try to sign in and it pops up this message:
Whne i click Reset, it leads to a website where i put my apple id (email ...
2
votes
2answers
4k views
Issue with FaceTime and iMessage (iPod touch 4)
My sister bought an iPod touch yesterday. Everything seems to work fine except for FaceTime and iMessage.
In both applications, after she signs in with her Apple ID, she can see the next screen for ...
2
votes
3answers
6k views
Use FaceTime with the same Apple ID?
I and my wife own three Apple devices. MacBook Pro, iPad 2 (only Wi-Fi) and iPhone 4S. All of these are registered with the same Apple ID and Gmail account. With FaceTime I can call to IPhone, but I ...
2
votes
1answer
294 views
Is Apple ID the publisher name for apps or books created with iBooks Author?
I'm about to sign into the Mac Apps store for the first time.
I have an Apple ID -- my Apple ID is my email address.
When I publish something in the Apps store, for Mac or for iPad or for iPhone, ...
2
votes
1answer
190 views
Purchase from random account showing up in Mac App Store?
There's an app in my Mac App Store update list called "Mahjong Deluxe Free". I have never downloaded this app, let alone play mahjong (is that normal?).
Upon trying to clear it from the list by ...
2
votes
3answers
602 views
Can't enable Apple Two Step Authentication
I see from all of the various blogs and news sites that Apple finally has two step authentication with their Apple ID. That's great -- especially with the latest security hole where you can now reset ...
2
votes
1answer
411 views
What are the consequences of changing my Apple ID password?
If I change my Apple ID password, will that disconnect or block all devices from accessing my FaceTime through my Apple ID?
2
votes
1answer
219 views
Is it possible to purchase hardware using my Apple ID credit?
I know that I can purchase apps, music, movies etc. using the credit that's on my Apple ID. But is it also possible to purchase hardware from the online Apple Store, using that same credit on my Apple ...
2
votes
1answer
517 views
Apple ID with iCloud email address?
Can you create an Apple ID with the iCloud email address it comes with? (if I enable it)
2
votes
1answer
2k views
Remove an email address from apple-ID
I have two Apple IDs:
One (lets say A) associated with my old email address (lets say old@xyz), which is the one I actually use
Another one (lets say B) associated with my new email address (lets ...
2
votes
1answer
3k views
Does the AppleTV support multiple Apple ID accounts?
I'm considering buying the new AppleTV, but I'm wondering if it works in the way that I want it to work. What I would like is that my wife can take pictures on her iPhone and have them sync via iCloud ...
2
votes
2answers
623 views
How to best manage 1 iTunes account with SEVERAL devices in our family.
We have 1 iTunes account for my family. We have 4 iPhones, 1 iPad, 2 MacBooks, 1 iMac, and several iPods.
I understand that each device can be configured to only sync certain playlists, so I do not ...
2
votes
1answer
1k views
Are there disadvantages to using different Apple IDs for iCloud and Store purchases?
Apple provides instructions for configuring one Apple ID for iCloud and a different Apple ID for Store purchases. But this is clearly not the "recommended" approach.
Is there a reason to avoid doing ...
2
votes
1answer
295 views
Parallels Desktop - 1 Apple ID, 2 Macs
I've tried to search the Parallels Desktop website, but did not find any information about licensing in this case:
If I use the same Apple ID on two Macs, is it then possible for me to install ...
2
votes
1answer
610 views
Re-download apps with second computer/device
My situation:
I have an iPhone with synced to my computer and my wife just bought an iPad (in shipment) which she will sync to her computer.
We want to use my Apple ID on both computers/devices so ...
2
votes
2answers
2k views
How to resolve repeated emails asking for verification of my Apple ID?
I have received my email to verify my Apple ID, but when I click on the verify now it will not open a verification window in Internet Explorer 8. I receive the error "Internet Explorer cannot display ...
2
votes
1answer
596 views
AppleId, language always changes
On https://appleid.apple.com/ I changed the preferred language to French at least 10 times now, but it always comes back to German. Not immediately thus I see I can save the French language ...
2
votes
1answer
137 views
iCloud sync issues
I'm trying to trouble-shoot my syncing problem; I have my Apple ID for my iPhone 5 and iMac desktop, and my wife has her Apple ID for her iPad 2 and iPhone 4. Is this setup preventing all of our ...
2
votes
1answer
167 views
Will changing an Apple ID remove the media content currently on the phone (iTunes?)
My son and husband share the same Apple ID and have all the same media on both iPhones (games, itunes) etc. We are now experiencing a problem where my son receives all my husbands sent and received ...
2
votes
1answer
172 views
How to deploy machines with Apple IDs?
We have about 10 Macs at not big Digital Agency.
Currently I am doing some research and preparing some deployment plan, and don't know what to do with those Apple IDs. There is no any centralised ...
2
votes
2answers
2k views
Changing Apple ID on iPhone - how is non-iTunes data affected?
My sister's iPhone had been irreversibly damaged. When she got a new one some time later, she had forgotten her Apple ID's password and created a new one. I managed to reset the password just ...
2
votes
1answer
177 views
Apple ID shows different names
While trying to make a Genius Bar reservation, the name appearing in the reservation is different from the one appearing in my profile—I modified it at some point. Why is that and how can I update the ...
2
votes
1answer
348 views
One Apple id on two iPhone 4
I am using one Apple ID for two iPhones which seems to be fine,however when I download an app on one iPhone it gets downloaded on the other too. even if I upgrade an app it gets upgraded on the second ...
2
votes
5answers
6k views
Problem updating apps after iOS 6 update
"Your account is not valid for use in the Indian store. You must switch to US store before purchasing." I am getting the above error while updating apps (I have recently installed iOS 6). My Apple ID ...
2
votes
1answer
659 views
Is Game Center progress tied to the device or the account?
I want to make a new game center account for myself, because I share one with my mom and brother. Does it delete your progress in games if you do?
2
votes
2answers
1k views
Should I register my new Apple products with Apple?
Apple asks to register products in the installation but I am unsure whether this is a good decision. If I sell the Apple -products later, does it cause some problems? What is the point of ...
2
votes
3answers
2k views
I have an Apple ID but it is not associated to App Store. I have tried to associate it, but it wont let me without a credit card. How to proceed?
I have got guidance on how to create a new Apple ID that wont use a credit card, but could not find a way to associate my existing Apple ID (with my main email) to App Store without inserting a credit ...
