I'm having some issues with my family's Apple account. We all share one account for some reason, which has led to some unwanted crossovers, like receiving voicemails that aren't meant for me. The main problem I'm facing is with the photos on my Mac. They're connected to my dad's iPhone, and I don't know how to unlink them so that my photos from my own iPhone are properly synced instead. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
3 Answers
It sounds like they might prefer to share storage without actually setting up a family plan. Unfortunately, until you get your own account, you may be stuck with the current setup. Having your individual Apple ID would solve a lot of problems.
You might want to consider creating individual Apple IDs for everyone. Apple does have a family sharing option, which allows you to share certain services and storage without having everything mixed together. This way, you can keep your photos and other data separate.
Apple IDs aren't meant to be shared among multiple people. While they can be combined in a family plan, each person needs their own ID to avoid having everything synced together. If you're able to get your own account, you can back up your photos and start fresh.
It's important to note that just because they pay for the account doesn't give them the right to breach your privacy. Depending on your age and local laws, accessing someone else's data can be illegal. You should have your own space.