Apple now lets users transfer purchases between Apple Accounts, easing account management

Apple has introduced a new feature that allows users to consolidate their purchases from multiple Apple IDs, making it easier for those with separate accounts to merge their content.

This long-awaited update gives users the ability to transfer apps, music, and other digital purchases from a secondary account to a primary one, streamlining access to their content without the hassle of managing multiple accounts.

The process, however, comes with certain requirements. Both accounts must be signed in on the same iPhone or iPad, with the primary account logged into iCloud and the secondary account linked to Media & Purchases. Additionally, both accounts must be set to the same region, have two-factor authentication enabled, and not be part of different Family Sharing groups.

Apple also specifies that the secondary account cannot have an outstanding balance, rentals, or pre-orders, and users must wait at least 15 days after their last purchase before initiating the transfer.