Multiple logins - can they access the same iTunes library?
I have multiple logins on my Mac with Leopard. Our families iTunes library resides on my account. I set up separate accounts for them to protect my documents and such. However, when they launch iTunes, the library is blank. Can I point them to the library on the main account somehow so we don't have duplicate files.
Have a look at this page: iTunes: How to share music between different accounts on a single computer
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Of possible relevance:
Using iPhone, iPad, or iPod with multiple computers - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1202 - You can manage your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with multiple computers as long as you have set the device to "Manually manage music." - e.g. adding music from a second computer to an i-device. -
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Copy everything from one computer to the other.
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File>Devices>Transfer Purchases from "iPhone" and then sync.
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Hello sdfarmer99,
This can be done by setting up Home Sharing on the system with the library that you want to share.
iTunes: Setting up Home Sharing on your computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4620
Cheers,
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Is it possible to set up one mac with multiple users that have their own profiles ( own mail accounts etc) BUT all share the same i photo / itunes / i cal data files etc ? I want to combine the various libraries from a couple of our Mac's and merge them onto one new Imac that I am now sharing with my partner.
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For a start:
[Chris CA's instructions on sharing iTunes music libraries between multiple user accounts|http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=8973804#8973804] -
Can multiple XP users access the same iTunes library?
Because I'm having a REALLY hard time getting that to work at all. I've moved my entire iTunes folder into 'Shared Documents' so that all users should be able to access it and changed the option in iTunes Preferences to the correct 'all users' path, but iTunes still tries to find the info in 'my' (sal's) documents instead of 'all.'
Anyone figure this out, or does it somehow break the EULA and isn't supported? The wife and I just want to use the same library since we're on one computer. Seems silly to not allow a user with admin rights to allow other users access.
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Windows XPSal,
As this article in the Apple Knowledge Base explains the trick is to move the iTunes Music folder, not the entire iTunes folder, to "a publicly accessible location" and I believe they mean to suggest C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\My Music as a good place.
It is important that the iTunes Library files remain in Sal's Documents and Sal's Wife's Documents. -
How do I enable multiple profiles to access the same itunes library?
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annafromsalt lake city wrote:
how can I allow all profiles to access the one master iTunes library?
move the entire iTunes folder to <MacintoshHD>/users/shared. on each user account, launch iTunes while holding the option(⌥) key, click on choose library when prompted, and select the iTunes folder you moved to the share folder.
be aware only one iTunes at a time can access the library ! -
Can I use the same iTunes library on 2 macs?
I have 2 macbooks. The audio files are stored on the external harddrive.
Does each macbook has to have its own library or can they be using the same library -- and always display the same playlists, etc.?
How do I do that?
Thanks,
SasiKeep all the files for the library on the ext HD. This includes the Album Art, iTunes Library file, .xml files etc.
This way any time you are opening the library it will have all the files available. Hold down the 'option' key when launching iTunes and direct the Mac to the ext HD.
MJ -
Can I have the same iTunes library on 2 computers?
I have iTunes on my desktop PC, but now I want to use it on my laptop.
I've downloaded iTunes on the laptop, but when I log in to my account, none of my music appears.
I have my library backed up on my desktop hard drive, so do I have to import all of that music onto my laptop?
I guess I assumed that my account could go with me where ever I signed in.How to Copy and Move your Music Files from One Computer to Another
This is the conceptual framework with related and important links. Apply and adapt it to your specific situation and equipment resources.
The safest, quickest, and most optimal method to move your Library to a new computer is to actually clone the entire ‘iTunes’ folder (directory) structure, rather than just copying just the song files. By copying the entire ‘iTunes’ folder and all sub-folders, you capture not only the music files, but the all-important ‘iTunes Library.itl’ database file (usually located in the ‘iTunes’ folder), which contains all the data about your songs (Playlists, Ratings, Play Counts, Last Played, Date Added, etc). See: What are the iTunes Library files?
Install iTunes on the new computer. Then go back to your old computer and move (copy) the "iTunes" folder which usually resides inside your "…\My Documents\My Music" folder from the old computer to the exact same place (both Drive Letter and complete Path) on the new computer. When you open iTunes on the new computer it will look and behave exactly the same way it did on the old, Play Counts, Ratings, Comments and all!
NOTE: It is usually safer moving files between computers with the same version of iTunes!!
Here's a list of methods to copy and move your music files from one computer to another:
1) Use an External Hard Drive (ExHD) to move the complete files and Folder structures from one computer to another (my preferred option). You can clone’ the entire ‘iTunes’ folder structure in one very easy step. Also great to have available for complete backups of your Library. External hard drives now run less than $100 for 200-250GBs of storage. See This Link
2) Directly connect the two computers....
- 2a) Connect them through a Router &/or Network
- 2b) Directly connect using an Ethernet cable: Straight for using at least one Mac; or Crossover for PC/PC Instructions here.
- 2c) Connect them via a USB-to-USB Network Bridge. Example here. There are various types out there (use Google).
....Then copy the files from one computer to the other.
3) Use the iPod as a transfer device, as this extensive Apple link explains. It will be a bit easier if your iPod has a larger capacity than your music collection, otherwise you will need to perform multiple copy/move transfers. This well written process also works fine while using any other data transfer medium (ExHD, Flash Drive, DVD, CD, Zipp, Jazz, etc.).
4) Burn several DVDs (at 4.7GBs each) with your music data files and folder structure, and load them onto the new computer. Re-writable DVDs are more cost effective (if your DVD drive can manage these types).
5) Burn 6x more on CDs (at 700MB each) than in #4 above and load the files and folders on the new computer. Re-writable CDs are more cost effective (if your CD drive can manage these types).
6) Use a larger USB Flash drive (1GB - 4GB) to move the files and folders. Best if the flash drive is larger than your Library, otherwise you will need multiple copy/move transfers.
These are links to various additional instructions on performing the transfer (read them all, but some listed steps may not be required depending on your specific situation):
Switch from PC to Mac Using the iPod
hudgie: Migrating iTunes for Windows to a new PC
How to copy music between authorized computers -
How do two users on the same computer access the same itunes Library
Guys
I just bought a new computer for the household and set up two users on it. we all have iphones and ipads but now all the music is only accessible by one user. I am no longer able to synch my music to it because it cannot locate my music !!!
Anyone have any ideas on how we can both access this library please
ThanksSee iTunes: How to share music between different user accounts on a single computer.
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Can I have the same iTunes library on two computers?
I have an iMac and a Macbook Pro with two different iTunes libraries. I want to have the same library on both computers with playlist and all, so that if I do anything on the iMac, the macbook will sync. Anybody who can tell me if this is possible and how to do it? I also have a timecapsule if that matters?
Hello henrik100,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Home Sharing in iTunes is designed to let you easily share your iTunes media libraries between up to five computers in your household.
For more information, take a look at:
iTunes: Setting up Home Sharing on your computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4620
Understanding Home Sharing
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3819
Have a nice day,
Mario
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