How to Authorize iTunes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start iTunes.

   You can authorize a computer from within the iTunes program.
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   Step 2: Click the "Account" menu.

   You'll find this at the top of the screen (macOS) or at the top of the windows (Windows).
   
   If you don't see the Account menu in Windows, you may need to update iTunes.
   
   See Update iTunes for details. , If you aren't already signed in, you'll need to enter your Apple ID login information. , Make sure to sign in with the account you want to authorize your computer for. , Once you're signed in, you can authorize the computer from the same Account menu. , ,, The computer will be authorized to access your iTunes purchases.
   
   If you are informed that you don't have any authorizations available, deauthorize a computer first. , If you don't have access to the computer you want to deauthorize, you can deauthorize all of your devices at once from any computer. , If you don't have an "Account" option in Windows, click the "Help" menu and select "Check for Updates."
   
   ,, The computer will be deauthorized and will no longer have access to your iTunes content. , You can deauthorize all of your authorized computers from any copy of iTunes that you're signed into. , If you're using Windows and don't see an "Account" menu, open the "Help" menu and select "Check for Updates" to get the latest version of iTunes. , You'll need to be signed in with your Apple ID to see this option. ,, This is in the "Apple ID Summary" section.
   
   You'll see the number of computers that are currently authorized. , This will deauthorize all computers that are currently authorized for your iTunes content. , Use iTunes to reauthorize your computers after the deauthorization process.
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   Step 3: Click "Sign in."

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   Step 4: Enter your Apple ID information.

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   Step 5: Click the "Account" menu again.

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   Step 6: Click "Authorizations" → "Authorize This Computer."

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   Step 7: Enter your Apple ID password.

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   Step 8: Click "Authorize."

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   Step 9: Open iTunes on the computer you want to deauthorize.

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    Step 10: Click "Account" in the menu bar.

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    Step 11: Click "Authorizations" → "Deauthorize This Computer."

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    Step 12: Type your Apple ID password.

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    Step 13: Click "Deauthorize."

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    Step 14: Open iTunes on a computer you have access to.

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    Step 15: Click the "Account" menu.

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    Step 16: Click "View My Account."

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    Step 17: Type your Apple ID password.

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    Step 18: Find the "Computer Authorizations" entry.

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    Step 19: Click "Deauthorize All."

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    Step 20: Reauthorize computers you want to use.

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