Security News > 2023 > May > How and why to use multiple Apple IDs on the same Mac

In a previous TechRepublic article, I wrote about how you can customize and maintain Apple IDs on multiple devices; but, what about using multiple Apple IDs on the same Mac within the same user account? This comes in handy when using two Apple IDs: one for personal use and another for business purposes.

There are several reasons why you might want to use two Apple IDs on the same Mac.

Within the Apple ecosystem, avoid using a personal Apple ID for business.

The option to install that app on your workplace Mac won't appear when you open the App Store if you are logged in with your work Apple ID. Figure A. You can confirm this by clicking your Apple ID name in the bottom left corner of the screen and viewing previously purchased programs.

Once you've downloaded and installed the app, from the App Store screen, log out of your personal Apple ID, and log back in using the Apple ID you maintain for business use.

The app you purchased using your personal Apple ID will continue to work and update, even after you sign back in to the App Store using the Apple ID you created for work.

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