Security News > 2023 > November > How to Associate an Apple ID with a Second New or Reset iPhone

The steps in this guide describe the process of associating an iPhone with an Apple ID when using iOS 17 on both your first iPhone and a second iPhone.

There are many reasons you might associate your Apple ID with a second brand new iPhone or even an older iPhone that has been restored to the default factory settings.

Although the process of associating an iPhone with an Apple ID varies slightly depending on the version of iOS you're using - most setups are supported using iOS 11 or later - these steps describe the specific process when using iOS 17 on both iPhones that you're associating with your Apple ID. Upon starting a new iPhone or an older iPhone running iOS 17 that has been reset, you can associate your existing Apple ID with the second handset by completing the iPhone setup process on the second smartphone.

Proceed using the Quick Start method by placing your first iPhone - the device already associated with your Apple ID - next to the second iPhone - the one you wish to add to your Apple account.

The first iPhone will request you hold your new iPhone - the second iPhone you want to associate with your Apple ID - up to the first smartphone's camera.

Figure D. In my many tests and experiences, the iPhone setup process then associates your existing Apple ID from the first iPhone with the second iPhone.

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