How can I stop my Mac Mini from prompting for FaceTime login?
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GlimmeringGnome42
I'm using a Mac Mini in a house where most of the devices are Apple computers. For years, it's been repeatedly asking me to log into my mother's Apple ID to use FaceTime. The only options I get are to cancel, which just brings the prompt back in a few days, or sign in to her account. What I really want is an option to select "Never" so that I don't have to deal with this at all. How can I prevent my Mac from asking me to use FaceTime?
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Try going into the FaceTime settings and signing out of your mother’s account if you’re still logged in there. That might stop the prompts entirely.
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Check to see if your Mac is logged in to your mother's account anywhere. Sometimes, it might be connected to her Apple ID in the system preferences.
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Make sure you’re logged into your own Apple account on the Mac. For a fresh start, log out completely from any other accounts first.
GlimmeringGnome42: I got this Mac Mini as a Christmas gift, so yes, I’ve set it up with my own account already!
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Have you thought about doing a clean install of the operating system? It could clear out any previous account settings that are causing the FaceTime messages.
GlimmeringGnome42: Since it’s a new Mac Mini, I installed the OS right away, so that shouldn't be the issue.
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PonderingPenguin21: Not that I can tell. It seems like it shouldn't be, but I keep getting those prompts!