Do you want to share your iPad with other people and use it with multiple users? GIGA explains whether this works.
Whether it’s for school, work, or personal use, a shared iPad can be a great solution if you know how to do it right. This article shows you the advantages of a shared iPad and what options there are for you to share the iPad.
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Creating multiple users on the iPad: is that possible?
iPads are becoming a staple in many homes as they provide a versatile platform for entertainment, work and communication. Sharing an iPad has all the benefits, such as cost savingssince you don’t have to buy a second device or the common one appointment management with the family. However, this is not yet so easy to implement. The current version of the iOS operating system does not support multiple use. It means that each person who wants to use the iPad must have their own Apple ID and password. Another post will help you if you forgot your Apple ID.
Multiple users for the iPad: This is the exception
Only schools and educational institutions have the option of creating multiple users on an iPad. In this case, each user has their own account with their own settings. We show you which apps students should definitely get for their iPhone. Aside from schools and educational institutions, ordinary iPad users do not have the opportunity to avail this service. The prerequisite for this is participation in Apple’s School Manager service. This is only available for educational institutions.
Ways to share iPad anyway
iPad is a versatile device that can be used for a variety of tasks, from surfing the web to managing appointments. There are several ways to still share iPad with others. For example you can multiple email accounts and browsers for different users set up or install two different apps for appointment management. Besides, you can too multiple users with Face ID create and activate parental controls if you share the iPad with children. With iOS 14.5, unlocking with a mask is no longer a problem either.
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