Can you add a second Apple ID to iMessage?

There can be one iMessages account but a second (or more) email can be added to that.

Can two iphones use the same Apple ID for iMessage?

Yes, Of course. If you’re not the person using both devices, the best thing to do is create a new Apple ID for the other person. If you are using both devices, you can go to Settings>Messages>Send & Receive on each phone and uncheck your Apple ID under “You can receive messages to and reply from…”.

Are iMessages linked to Apple ID?

iMessages, like many other services in the Apple universe, stay linked to your Apple ID. Any device you’ve logged into using your Apple ID will receive iMessages addressed to you.

How do I iMessage from another Apple ID?

If you’re signing in for the first time, enter your Apple ID and password, then click Sign In.
If you signed in before and want to use a different Apple ID, choose Messages > Preferences, click iMessage, then click Sign Out.

Why is my phone number not connecting to iMessage?

You must have an active cellular plan on your device and be able to send and receive text messages. If you’re out of cellular coverage, do not have a cellular plan at all, or have SMS blocked on your account for some reason, you will not be able to use your phone number for iMessage or FaceTime, as Apple cannot help.

How do I separate iMessages from shared Apple ID?

Use separate Apple IDs for iMessage (Settings>Messages>Receive At>tap the Apple ID at the top, sign out, sign in with a different ID). You can still keep the same ID for iCloud (if you want to share contacts, calendars, photostream, etc.) and for store purchases (in Settings>Store).

How do I separate iMessage accounts?

Once you have a separate Apple ID for each person’s device, you can fix the problem with others seeing messages meant for you.

Open the Settings app.
Select Messages.
Select Send & Receive.
Tap the Apple ID at the top of the screen.
Tap Sign Out.
Tap Use your Apple ID for iMessage.

Can someone access my iMessages?

1 Answer. They can only view this information if they are logged into your account on their iDevice. For example, an iPhone, iPad and MacBook all on the same account will receive all messages sent or received from the other machines (barring a lack of network connectivity).

How do I stop iMessage from going to multiple devices?

Answer: A: Setting->Messages->Text Message Forwarding, and turn off devices you don’t want. This will prevent all SMS texts from going onto other devices. For iMessages (between Apple devices), you will need to sign out of iMessage on each device you do not want to have receiving messages.