Is it possible to use the same itunes as someone else?

My husband and I both have iphones, but we have only one computer. I'm scared that if i plug my phone into the computer it will delete all of his information. Is it possible to share the same itunes, or could i make my own account with the computer then install itunes again under my name? I'm so confused and really need some help

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to answer your question.

There are a few facets to your question…

First, if you and your husband use the same Apple ID to make purchases and iCloud backup purposes, then you are completely fine to plug your iPhone in and do your backup etc. It will ask you if you want to transfer your purchases etc.

If you use different iTunes/Apple ID's then I would recommend that you use two different iTunes libraries. It's a best practice of my family, because my sister and mother use the same MacBook for their iTunes libraries and they used to squabble about each others music tastes.

PC) To create a new iTunes library hold down the Shift Key and navigate to the iTunes program in your Start Menu. You will then be asked to choose or create a library.Name it what you would like to name it and you will see a new iTunes application open with no files and you can start from scratch.

Mac) To create a new iTunes library hold down the Option (Alt) Key and select the iTunes app from your dock or Applications folder, the following steps are the same as PC.

Please go to this Apple Support page to see these steps.

http://support.apple.com/.../kb/HT1589

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8/19/13

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