How to Merge 2 iCloud Accounts? Solved in 2 Quick and Easy Ways

With the popularity of the iPhone and other Apple devices, many users may inadvertently register multiple iCloud accounts, resulting in files, photos, contacts, and other data being scattered across different accounts, making management quite inconvenient. In this situation, merging two iCloud accounts becomes a common need. So, can you merge iCloud accounts? How to merge 2 iCloud accounts? This article will provide you with the answer.

Part 1. Can I Combine Two iCloud Accounts into One?

What does merge with iCloud mean? Merging with iCloud typically refers to combining data from multiple iCloud accounts into one, consolidating files, photos, contacts, and other information for easier management. Unfortunately, Apple currently does not support directly merging two iCloud accounts.

However, when you want to merge two iCloud accounts, you essentially aim to combine the data from both accounts into a single one. There are several methods to transfer iCloud data to a new iCloud account. Let's learn together in the next part.

Part 2. How to Merge 2 iCloud Accounts

After we know the meaning of merge with iCloud, here are two ways you can use to transfer iCloud data to a new iCloud account.

2.1 Combine 2 iCloud Accounts via iCloud.com

If you want to migrate data from an old account to a new one, you can do this through the iCloud website. You can start by downloading all iCloud data to a device and then upload it to the new account. This includes photos, calendars, videos, contacts, and all files stored in iCloud. However, this process cannot be completed all at once. You need to open each item individually and repeat the download and upload steps.

Here is how to combine 2 iCloud accounts via iCloud.com:

Step 1. Launch your preferred web browser, navigate to iCloud.com, and log in to your old iCloud account on your computer. Choose the data you want to download; for example, select iCloud Photos.

Step 2. Click the "Photos" icon to access the iCloud Photos interface. Select all your photos and click the "Download" button to save them to your computer. (Click here to learn more about how to download iCloud photos to your computer.)

Step 3. Next, log into your new iCloud account, go to iCloud Photos, and upload all the data from your device to iCloud Photos. (iCloud photos stuck at 1%?)

2.2 Merge 2 iCloud Accounts via Settings

When you sign out of iCloud or disable data sync, you have the option to keep the data on your iPhone. After saving all your data to your device, you can log into a different account to sync that data. However, please ensure that your iPhone has enough storage space, especially if you have a large amount of data stored on iCloud. Also, make sure you are connected to a stable Wi-Fi network. Otherwise, the syncing process may take a long time to complete. (Is iPhone storage full? Click here to learn how to fix it.)

Let's explore the details of how to merge 2 iCloud accounts:

Step 1. Sign in to the iCloud account you no longer need on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2. Go to "Settings" > [Your Name] at the top > "iCloud". Tap "Show All" to view all apps using iCloud.

Step 3. Disable iCloud sync for each app and choose to save the data locally on your iPhone. For example, if you want to download contacts from iCloud, toggle off "Contacts" and select "Keep on My iPhone".

Step 4. Navigate to Settings > [Your Name] > "Sign Out" at the bottom. (Can't sign out of your Apple ID?)

Step 5. Sign in with the Apple ID you want to continue using on the same iPhone.

Step 6. Enable iCloud sync again. A prompt will appear asking whether to merge with iCloud. If you choose "Merge", the content on your iPhone will be synced and uploaded to your new account. If you select the other option, your content will not be merged with the data from the other iCloud account.

Bonus: How to Transfer Data from iOS to iOS

If you simply want to transfer data directly between different iOS devices instead of merging iCloud account data, you might consider using Coolmuster Mobile Transfer. It is a professional data transfer tool that supports fast and secure transfer of various types of data between iOS devices.

Highlights of Coolmuster Mobile Transfer:

• Transfer contacts, calendars, bookmarks, eBooks (PDFs and ePubs), and notes between iOS devices.
• Facilitate data transfers between Android and iOS devices, from iOS to Android, between Android devices, and within iOS devices.
• The tool is safe, user-friendly, and provides fast transfer speeds.
• It is compatible with nearly all iPhone and iPad models, including the latest iPhone 15/16 and iPad Pro M4/iPad Air M2.

Here is how to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone using Mobile Transfer:

01Download and install the appropriate version of the tool on your computer. Launch the software and connect both iOS devices to the computer using USB cables.

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02Unlock your devices and tap "Trust" when prompted. You'll then see the interface displaying the connected devices.

03Select the content you want to transfer from the list. Click "Start Copy" to begin the transfer process.

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Wrapping Up

Although Apple currently does not offer a direct option to merge 2 iCloud accounts, users can achieve data migration and consolidation through manual operations on iCloud.com or in the iPhone settings. Additionally, if users want to quickly transfer data between iOS devices, Coolmuster Mobile Transfer is an excellent choice that provides a simple and efficient data migration experience.

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