Using macOS without an Apple ID?
I am thinking about buying myself a mac. The problem is that I don't want to use my Mac with my AppleID because I am very afraid that it will sync with my other apple devices and I'm not a big fan of this at all. I also don't want to maintain a seperate AppleID. Do I really need an AppleID for macOS and which parts of macOS I cannot use without an AppleID ?
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I am thinking about buying myself a mac. The problem is that I don't want to use my Mac with my AppleID because I am very afraid that it will sync with my other apple devices and I'm not a big fan of this at all. I also don't want to maintain a seperate AppleID. Do I really need an AppleID for macOS and which parts of macOS I cannot use without an AppleID ?
macos apple-id
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Emil
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I am thinking about buying myself a mac. The problem is that I don't want to use my Mac with my AppleID because I am very afraid that it will sync with my other apple devices and I'm not a big fan of this at all. I also don't want to maintain a seperate AppleID. Do I really need an AppleID for macOS and which parts of macOS I cannot use without an AppleID ?
macos apple-id
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Emil
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I am thinking about buying myself a mac. The problem is that I don't want to use my Mac with my AppleID because I am very afraid that it will sync with my other apple devices and I'm not a big fan of this at all. I also don't want to maintain a seperate AppleID. Do I really need an AppleID for macOS and which parts of macOS I cannot use without an AppleID ?
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No, you do not absolutely need one.
It is mostly used for synchronizing with your other devices, which you’ve stated that you do not want anyways.
However it will still be most practical if you create a new Apple-ID to be used exclusively for that computer. If you do not, you’ll not be able to download software from Apple.
Note that you do not have to enter that Apple-ID in any of the systems that would otherwise sync data. Your files, photos, calendars, mails, contacts, etc. will stay completely private and not synced with anything, even if you use an Apple-ID for purchasing or otherwise downloading software from Apple.
answered 3 hours ago
jksoegaard
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You can’t download apps though
– Daniil Manokhin
3 hours ago
Exactly, that’s what I wrote... to download new software you’ll need an Apple-ID
– jksoegaard
3 hours ago
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The problem is that I don't want to use my Mac with my AppleID because I am very afraid that it will sync with my other apple devices and I'm not a big fan of this at all.
You can turn off sync and iCloud which will stop devices syncing.
Do I really need an AppleID for macOS and which parts of macOS I cannot use without an AppleID
An Apple ID is heavily recommended. A lot of services will be disabled. You won’t be able to download any apps from the App Store or iTunes.
These are some of the most widely used services that you access with
your Apple ID:
App Store
Apple Music
Apple Online Store
Apple Retail services and programs (Concierge, Joint Venture, workshops, and youth programs)
Apple Store app
Apple Support Communities
FaceTime
Find My Friends
Find My iPhone
Game Center
Books Store
iCloud
iMessage
iTunes Genius
iTunes Home Sharing
iTunes Match
iTunes Store
iTunes U
Mac App Store
Photo Print Products
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No, you do not absolutely need one.
It is mostly used for synchronizing with your other devices, which you’ve stated that you do not want anyways.
However it will still be most practical if you create a new Apple-ID to be used exclusively for that computer. If you do not, you’ll not be able to download software from Apple.
Note that you do not have to enter that Apple-ID in any of the systems that would otherwise sync data. Your files, photos, calendars, mails, contacts, etc. will stay completely private and not synced with anything, even if you use an Apple-ID for purchasing or otherwise downloading software from Apple.
answered 3 hours ago
jksoegaard
15.6k1642
You can’t download apps though
– Daniil Manokhin
3 hours ago
Exactly, that’s what I wrote... to download new software you’ll need an Apple-ID
– jksoegaard
3 hours ago
add a comment |
No, you do not absolutely need one.
It is mostly used for synchronizing with your other devices, which you’ve stated that you do not want anyways.
However it will still be most practical if you create a new Apple-ID to be used exclusively for that computer. If you do not, you’ll not be able to download software from Apple.
Note that you do not have to enter that Apple-ID in any of the systems that would otherwise sync data. Your files, photos, calendars, mails, contacts, etc. will stay completely private and not synced with anything, even if you use an Apple-ID for purchasing or otherwise downloading software from Apple.
answered 3 hours ago
jksoegaard
15.6k1642
You can’t download apps though
– Daniil Manokhin
3 hours ago
Exactly, that’s what I wrote... to download new software you’ll need an Apple-ID
– jksoegaard
3 hours ago
add a comment |
No, you do not absolutely need one.
It is mostly used for synchronizing with your other devices, which you’ve stated that you do not want anyways.
However it will still be most practical if you create a new Apple-ID to be used exclusively for that computer. If you do not, you’ll not be able to download software from Apple.
Note that you do not have to enter that Apple-ID in any of the systems that would otherwise sync data. Your files, photos, calendars, mails, contacts, etc. will stay completely private and not synced with anything, even if you use an Apple-ID for purchasing or otherwise downloading software from Apple.
answered 3 hours ago
jksoegaard
15.6k1642
No, you do not absolutely need one.
It is mostly used for synchronizing with your other devices, which you’ve stated that you do not want anyways.
However it will still be most practical if you create a new Apple-ID to be used exclusively for that computer. If you do not, you’ll not be able to download software from Apple.
Note that you do not have to enter that Apple-ID in any of the systems that would otherwise sync data. Your files, photos, calendars, mails, contacts, etc. will stay completely private and not synced with anything, even if you use an Apple-ID for purchasing or otherwise downloading software from Apple.
answered 3 hours ago
jksoegaard
15.6k1642
answered 3 hours ago
jksoegaard
15.6k1642
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jksoegaard
15.6k1642
answered 3 hours ago
jksoegaard
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You can’t download apps though
– Daniil Manokhin
3 hours ago
Exactly, that’s what I wrote... to download new software you’ll need an Apple-ID
– jksoegaard
3 hours ago
add a comment |
You can’t download apps though
– Daniil Manokhin
3 hours ago
Exactly, that’s what I wrote... to download new software you’ll need an Apple-ID
– jksoegaard
3 hours ago
You can’t download apps though
– Daniil Manokhin
3 hours ago
You can’t download apps though
– Daniil Manokhin
3 hours ago
Exactly, that’s what I wrote... to download new software you’ll need an Apple-ID
– jksoegaard
3 hours ago
Exactly, that’s what I wrote... to download new software you’ll need an Apple-ID
– jksoegaard
3 hours ago
add a comment |
The problem is that I don't want to use my Mac with my AppleID because I am very afraid that it will sync with my other apple devices and I'm not a big fan of this at all.
You can turn off sync and iCloud which will stop devices syncing.
Do I really need an AppleID for macOS and which parts of macOS I cannot use without an AppleID
An Apple ID is heavily recommended. A lot of services will be disabled. You won’t be able to download any apps from the App Store or iTunes.
These are some of the most widely used services that you access with
your Apple ID:
App Store
Apple Music
Apple Online Store
Apple Retail services and programs (Concierge, Joint Venture, workshops, and youth programs)
Apple Store app
Apple Support Communities
FaceTime
Find My Friends
Find My iPhone
Game Center
Books Store
iCloud
iMessage
iTunes Genius
iTunes Home Sharing
iTunes Match
iTunes Store
iTunes U
Mac App Store
Photo Print Products
answered 3 hours ago
Daniil Manokhin
1,854524
add a comment |
The problem is that I don't want to use my Mac with my AppleID because I am very afraid that it will sync with my other apple devices and I'm not a big fan of this at all.
You can turn off sync and iCloud which will stop devices syncing.
Do I really need an AppleID for macOS and which parts of macOS I cannot use without an AppleID
An Apple ID is heavily recommended. A lot of services will be disabled. You won’t be able to download any apps from the App Store or iTunes.
These are some of the most widely used services that you access with
your Apple ID:
App Store
Apple Music
Apple Online Store
Apple Retail services and programs (Concierge, Joint Venture, workshops, and youth programs)
Apple Store app
Apple Support Communities
FaceTime
Find My Friends
Find My iPhone
Game Center
Books Store
iCloud
iMessage
iTunes Genius
iTunes Home Sharing
iTunes Match
iTunes Store
iTunes U
Mac App Store
Photo Print Products
answered 3 hours ago
Daniil Manokhin
1,854524
add a comment |
The problem is that I don't want to use my Mac with my AppleID because I am very afraid that it will sync with my other apple devices and I'm not a big fan of this at all.
You can turn off sync and iCloud which will stop devices syncing.
Do I really need an AppleID for macOS and which parts of macOS I cannot use without an AppleID
An Apple ID is heavily recommended. A lot of services will be disabled. You won’t be able to download any apps from the App Store or iTunes.
These are some of the most widely used services that you access with
your Apple ID:
App Store
Apple Music
Apple Online Store
Apple Retail services and programs (Concierge, Joint Venture, workshops, and youth programs)
Apple Store app
Apple Support Communities
FaceTime
Find My Friends
Find My iPhone
Game Center
Books Store
iCloud
iMessage
iTunes Genius
iTunes Home Sharing
iTunes Match
iTunes Store
iTunes U
Mac App Store
Photo Print Products
answered 3 hours ago
Daniil Manokhin
1,854524
The problem is that I don't want to use my Mac with my AppleID because I am very afraid that it will sync with my other apple devices and I'm not a big fan of this at all.
You can turn off sync and iCloud which will stop devices syncing.
Do I really need an AppleID for macOS and which parts of macOS I cannot use without an AppleID
An Apple ID is heavily recommended. A lot of services will be disabled. You won’t be able to download any apps from the App Store or iTunes.
These are some of the most widely used services that you access with
your Apple ID:
App Store
Apple Music
Apple Online Store
Apple Retail services and programs (Concierge, Joint Venture, workshops, and youth programs)
Apple Store app
Apple Support Communities
FaceTime
Find My Friends
Find My iPhone
Game Center
Books Store
iCloud
iMessage
iTunes Genius
iTunes Home Sharing
iTunes Match
iTunes Store
iTunes U
Mac App Store
Photo Print Products
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