Computer authorization for itunes

Aug 6, 2013 6:00 PM in response to bbcs Authorization and DeauthorizationMacs: iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization.Windows: How to Authorize or Deauthorize iTunes | PCWorld.In iTunes you use the Authorize This Computer or De-authorize This Computer option under the Store menu in iTunes' menubar. For Windows use the ALT-S keys to access it. Or turn on Windows 7 and 8 iTunes menus: iTunes- Turning on iTunes menus in Windows 8 and 7.More On De-authorizing Computers (contributed by user John Galt)You can de-authorize individual computers, but only by using those computers. The only other option is to "de-authorize all" from your iTunes account. 1. Open iTunes on a computer 2. From the Store menu, select "View my Account..." 3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password. 4. Under "Computer Authorizations" select "De-authorize All". 5. Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.You may only do this once per year.After you "de-authorize all" your authorized computers, re-authorize each one as required.If you have de-authorized all computers and need to do it again, but your year has not elapsed, then contact: Apple - Support - iTunes - Contact Us.

In this week’s column, I look at iTunes Store authorization issues, how to get albums to stay together, a question about working with artwork, and how to split your iTunes library.Q: I consistently get an error message when I sync my wife’s iPad to my Mac, saying that some items were not copied, because I am “not authorized for them on this computer.” How can I fix this?You probably have content from the iTunes Store that comes from two different user accounts. In order to authorize your Mac to allow this content to be copied to iOS devices, you can do one of two things. The first way is to find one of the items—a song or video—and double-click it to start playing it; iTunes will display a dialog box asking for you to authorize the computer. (Note that only videos or older, DRM-saddled music purchases from the iTunes Store will request authorization.)Authorize iTunes by entering the required information in this dialog box.The second way is to choose Store > Authorize This Computer. Enter the Apple ID connected with the account for the items that aren’t being copied, then its password, and click Authorize.If that fails, there may be a problem between your Mac and Apple’s authorization servers. You can try deauthorizing all of your devices by going to the iTunes Store, clicking Account in Quick Links, then logging in with your Apple ID and password. In the Apple ID Summary section of your account screen, look for Computer Authorizations, and click Deauthorize All. You’ll have to individually reauthorize your computers by playing any items as mentioned above. (But keep in mind that you can only use the Deauthorize All option once per year.)Q: Is there a way to have art for an album with different art for eachindividual song? For example, I have a compilation album of songs fromthe 1980s, each song with its own artwork. I’d like to see generalartwork for the album when in Cover Flow view, but individual artwork for each track while it’s playing. Is this possible?No, you can’t do exactly what you’re asking. iTunes

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. How can I fix iTunes authorization error on an older Mac? Hello Im using an older macbook pro late 2013 model running Big Sur 11.7.10. Im able to sign in my apple ID in to the music app but when i try to authorize my computer i get the error "There was a temporary problem completing your request. Try again later" is there a work around for this issue?[Re-Titled by Moderator] Posted on Dec 8, 2024 8:15 PM Posted on Dec 10, 2024 8:19 AM OP, try using Retroactive, it's an app on GitHub, it's been recently discontinued but it still works on Big Sur, you can use it to install an older version of iTunes and authorize there, then you can delete iTunes and still have your computer be authorized in Music. I think Apple just... forgot about Big Sur users. 🤷Can confirm this workaround works, just did it. How can I fix iTunes authorization error on an older Mac?

I have downloaded music on this computer previously on Itunes, and this time it comes up and says my computer is not Authorized, so I went through the Authorization process and the message comes up and says this computer is already one of the 5 computers Authorized, but I only have 2 on my list of Authorized computers, so when I go to select the song to play it does it again, and says this computer is not Authorized and wants me to go through the Authorizing process again. So I removed this computer and put it back in as an Authorized computer, restarted my computer and it still does it. How do I fix this??? Windows, Windows 10 Posted on Feb 3, 2022 2:15 PM Posted on Feb 4, 2022 8:42 AM Repeated requests to authorize an already authorized computer for store downloads typically indicates you have corrupt or incomplete copies. Backup and then delete the tracks that won't play from your library without hiding from your purchase history. Redownload using the cloud links that should remain, or close iTunes and reopen if they don't show up straight away. While downloading click the activity widget and turn off the option that allows for simultaneous downloads.If that hasn't helped see If iTunes for Windows prompts you to authorize your computer when you try to play purchases - Apple Support.tt2

Account, you can remove it individually.Open iTunes on the computer you wish to deauthorize.Select Store from the menu bar in the upper left corner of you computer screen.Click Deauthorize this Computer.Enter your Apple ID and Password.Click Deauthorize.How to deauthorize all computersIf the computer or computers you wish to disconnect from your iTunes account are no longer in your possession, you'll have to reauthorize all of them (even the ones you currently use) and then reauthorize them one-by-one.Open iTunes.Click Sign in in the upper right corner of the iTunes window.If you are already signed in, your name will be where the sign-in icon is.Enter the email and password associated with your Apple ID.Select your name.Click Account info.Enter your password again.Select Deauthorize All under the Apple ID Summary section.Click Deauthorize all computers when prompted.After a few seconds, you'll see a prompt that all computers have been deauthorized. Click on OK to continue.How to authorize a computerIf you had to deauthorize all computers and are now looking to add the ones you currently use back to your iTunes account, you'll have to authorize them individually.iMore offers spot-on advice and guidance from our team of experts, with decades of Apple device experience to lean on. Learn more with iMore!Open iTunes on the computer you wish to authorize.Select Store from the menu bar in the upper left corner of you computer screen.Click Authorize this Computer.Enter your Apple ID and Password.Click Authorize.After a few seconds, you will get a prompt that the authorization was successful. Click OK to continue.Anything else?Do you have any questions about deauthorizing and authorizing your computers? Post them in the comments section and we'll try to help.Lory is a renaissance woman, writing news, reviews, and how-to guides for iMore. She also fancies herself a bit of a rock star in her town

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. Ok, related to my last question -- my computer died, I got a new one and just downloaded iTunes onto it. I also have a brand-new iPod nano, with all of my lovely songs and playlists on it. Does anyone know how to transfer songs from an iPod to iTunes? I downloaded a program, iPod2PC -- does anyone have any experience with this? I just don't want my iPod to be erased and lose it all forever!! HP, Windows Vista Posted on Dec 8, 2008 4:12 PM Dec 8, 2008 4:24 PM in response to bennett arble The only content that will come off the iPod back into iTunes that Apple supports is iTunes Store related content. If you have content from CDs on the iPod. You will need to put the CDs back into iTunes. Step 1: Authorize new computer About iTunes Store authorization and deauthorization Step 2: Transfer purchases from iPod into iTunes Copying iTunes Store purchases from your iPod or iPhone to a computer Dec 8, 2008 5:21 PM in response to Andrew T. I don't think that's actually true. I think there's other, third-party software you can use. Anyway, I put in about 100 CDs a few years ago, and don't have the CDs any more. So I sure hope there's a way to do it! Dec 8, 2008 5:32 PM in response to bennett arble It's what Apple supports Bennett meaning what we will assist you with over telephone support or email support. Yes there maybe third party apps that do more then what I have provided. I am simply stating what I can provide you with here today. Hopefully you understand. Thanks of 1 transferring songs from iPod to iTunes