Multiple Apple IDs

[shark46]

how do i put 2 apple ids on mac can they be used at the same time?

 

[iMacDragon]

Depends what you mean by use at same time, only one can be primary ID logged in as on an account, you can add the other in internet accounts, for access to email/notes/contacts and such, and app store/music can sign in to whichever account is relevant.

But I think e.g. icloud drive will only work on the primary id. Will have to use seperate user accounts on system if want to access multiple at that level.

 

[shark46]

i wanted to have 2 ids at the top of system prefernces (2 icloud drive and photo library)

 

[iMacDragon]

That you afaik cannot do.

 

[Bigwaff]

You can create a second user account on Mac. Each user account can sign in with different Apple ID.

 

[shark46]

You can create a second user account on Mac. Each user account can sign in with different Apple ID.

if they are both mine not for somone else do i need to make a new user?

 

[iMacDragon]

Yes, the only way to have primary icloud access for different apple id's is with completely seperate accounts on the computer.

 

[shark46]

Yes, the only way to have primary icloud access for different apple id's is with completely seperate accounts on the computer.

i see, only one apple id per user, i guess i will just switch between users

 

[iMacDragon]

Is there a reason that icloud drive/photos are split between accounts and couldn't be in just one?

I use two apple id's so I have app store access to two countries, and different email addresses, but all my icloud/photos are only on one id.

 

[shark46]

I have my iCloud and photo library on my work ID but i have my personal id for my phone and want to still use features like handoff from my iPhone to my Mac, so i thought i could add 2 ids in settings

 

[iMacDragon]

I see, so you have two phones with different id's? yeah, the system wasn't really setup for that sort of scenerio.

 

[ignatius345]

i see, only one apple id per user, i guess i will just switch between users

This is the way to do it. Note that if your Mac has TouchID, you can register separate fingerprints to take you into each account.

 

[IngoX]

So, you have given your work the middle finger 😆

 

[shark46]

I see, so you have two phones with different id's? yeah, the system wasn't really setup for that sort of scenerio.

yes, a work-issued XR and my personal 13 pro, hope apple includes iCloud drive and photo library for the secondary iCloud accounts in futre updates

 

[TracerAnalog]

Tip: transfer everything to your private ID! It is likely that at some point in your life you won’t be working for that company anymore.

 

[iMacDragon]

Tip: transfer everything to your private ID! It is likely that at some point in your life you won’t be working for that company anymore.

I'm guessing they're getting a large storage amount with the work id and saving paying for additional storage on the private one.

 

[TracerAnalog]

I'm guessing they're getting a large storage amount with the work id and saving paying for additional storage on the private one.

Could be. Just don’t ever get fired with the company locking up your corporate account😅

 

[shark46]

I'm guessing they're getting a large storage amount with the work id and saving paying for additional storage on the private one.