How to Switch Apple ID on iPhone/iPad Without Losing Data

Unlike macOS, which offers a simple way to switch users and thus use multiple Apple IDs easily, iOS and iPadOS do not have such a feature. So if you have multiple Apple IDs for work, personal, or any other reason and are wondering how to switch between them on your iPhone and iPad, don't worry. Here's how you can switch Apple IDs on your iPhone without losing any data.

How to change Apple ID on iPhone and iPad

Switching your Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad is simple. Here's how you can do it.

1. Go to Settings > Your Name > Sign Out .

1. Enter your Apple ID password and tap Turn Off . Then, select the data you want to keep on your iPhone and tap Sign Out .

1. Once you've signed out, go back to Settings and tap Apple Account . Follow the on-screen prompts to sign in with the Apple ID you want.

That's basically everything you need to do to change your Apple ID on your iPhone. If you're using an iPad, the process is basically the same, so you can just follow the steps mentioned above to change your Apple ID on your iPad.

What happens to my data when I switch Apple IDs?

If you're worried about your data when switching Apple IDs, here's what you need to know. First, when you sign out of your Apple ID, you'll have the option to keep a copy of the following data on your iPhone:

1. Contacts
2. Calendar
3. Health data
4. Keychain information
5. Safari Data
6. Stock data

On the other hand, if you're worried about the photos and videos on your iPhone, all of that data will be backed up to iCloud if you use iCloud Photos . However, that means that photos that were moved to iCloud to save storage space on your iPhone will be deleted from your iPhone when you switch Apple IDs. They'll still be available on iCloud, as well as on any other devices signed in with the original Apple ID.

That's pretty much everything you need to know about switching Apple IDs on your iPhone or iPad. Make sure you back up your photos to iCloud Photos, Google Photos , or a similar cloud storage service to ensure you don't accidentally lose any data.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 25 May 2025