Phones and devices
Set up and use family devices with fewer surprises
A device change affects more than the device itself. Photos, authenticator apps, passkeys, and recovery numbers may all move with it. These guides help you make one change at a time and test it before removing the old setup.
A good first step · 9 min
New phone setup: keep your accounts and photos safe
Use this step-by-step new phone setup guide to transfer data, move sign-in methods, and check your accounts before erasing the old phone.
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Guides in this collection
Choose the guide that matches what your household needs today. You can stop after one useful change.
New phone setup: keep your accounts and photos safe
Transfer your data and verify important sign-ins before erasing the old phone.
How to protect your mobile carrier account
Check one mobile line's account access, transfer protections, and recovery route.
Back up family photos without relying on one account
Copy one important photo folder outside your main photo account and check that the copy opens.
Passkeys for families: what to know before you start
Try one passkey on a non-urgent account, confirm where it is stored, and check your recovery options.
Does your family need a VPN? A practical guide
Decide whether a VPN addresses a real household need and, if you choose one, test it on one device first.