How to Setup/ Use Different Apple IDs in iTunes and iCloud

🗓️ December 19, 2023, By ✍️ Karly Wood

In a single iOS device, Setup with two different Apple IDs in iTunes and iCloud provides more benefits in some critical situations. So the user can purchase with one Apple ID all the time instead of the other and the other end, Access full iCloud files and folders, and more through the old (or new) account. In iTunes, the main benefit is that you can buy or purchase through a single Apple ID on your Device or your Family device. If you don’t want to use family-sharing features and setup, then you must obey below alternative tips given in this article.

Note: if you use a separate purchase Apple ID after the purchase is made on another device, then don’t forget to log out of your account before leaving the device.

You can try this way on the latest iOS, Also on Mac or Windows Computer.

Setup by Use Different Apple ID in iTunes and iCloud in iOS 8/7

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Steps for Setup/ Use Different Apple IDs in iTunes and iCloud: iPhone, iPad, and Mac/ PC

Setup in iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

For iOS 11 and later users

Option for Change or Switch Apple ID for iCloud and App Store changed.

1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone tap on Apple ID Profile Name scroll the Sign Out.

Launch the settings app tap on apple id profile name then select sign out on iPhone

To Sign in, Open the App Store on your iPhone, Scroll down, and find the Sign in option for the App Store with another Apple ID.

For iOS 9 and Earlier,

Step 1: For iCloud, go to the Settings App.

Step 2: Then, Tap on iCloud and Enter the correct Apple ID and Password.

Step 3: For the iTunes store, go to the Setting App.

Note: if you are already logged in, then tap on Apple ID and choose to Sign Out option. Otherwise, go with step 4.

Step 4: Next, Tap on iTunes and App stores. Enter your Apple ID and Password for purchase.

In this Apple ID, you don’t want to submit credit card data again and again for all new logged-in devices.

Setup on Mac/ PC: Try different Apple IDs in iTunes and iCloud

Step 1: For iCloud setup on Mac, Go to the Apple Menu > System Preference > iCloud

For Windows 8: Search the Control panel in the search box by moving your mouse course on the upper right side of the screen. And Then Network and Internet> iCloud

For Windows 7: From start menu > Control panel > Network and Internet > iCloud

Step 2: For iTunes setup on Mac and Windows PC,

Launch iTunes and sign in with purchases apple ID.

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As usual, if you have any more suggestions on how to set up Different Apple IDs in iTunes and iCloud on a single iOS device or Mac/ PC, comment to us.

Karly Wood
Karly Wood

Karly Wood is a journalist based in Ohio who specializes in covering Apple and technology trends. With a varied experience in reporting on public safety, government, and education, her insights bridge multiple disciplines, providing readers with a well-rounded perspective on today's technological advancements. If you need to contact me, you can reach me at karlywood.ohio@gmail.com or through (Facebook)

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