2 devices to one library?

How can I connect an iPhone and a 5th gen (30 g) ipod to the same library and have different transfer settings to each one?

You're welcome. What you heard may have come from the Apple advice that iTunes for Windows does not support multiple devices connected *"at the same time".* However you can certainly use more than one iPod/iPhone with your iTunes connected separately: iPod for Windows: Only works with one iPod at a time

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Multiple devices for one library

How do you get a second device onto your library? Will I have to set up my new ipod differently?

Hi Sylvie. Just come onto this forum because I was having the same issue with my new ipad, wanting to get the same library from my iPad onto the new device, but finding it was syncing apps but not the library - so incredibly frustrating!
But I just worked out how to do this and am so surprised this solution isn't so easily found in Apple's support - once you know how it's so simple!
1) Connect up your new device. It'll probably sync in the same way as before.
2) Click on your device in the left column of iTunes. It'll bring up the info for your device under the "Summary" heading
3) Scroll to the bottom of the screen. At the bottom of the lowest box ("Options") just above the "Reset Warnings" button is an option marked "Manually manage music and videos" which appears to be checked by default. CLICK ON THE CHECK BOX TO UNTICK IT - there's the key!
4) Re-sync your device. (If you want to do this without unplugging and plugging back in go to tbe file tab top left of iTunes, move the mouse down to devices and click on the top option Sync.
Voila! As I type this iTunes is currently halfway through transferring the library to my new device! Hope this helps. I'm typing this hot off the press as I was so frustrated not to have been shown this and now I'm just so happy to have found the solution to be so simple!

Multiple apple devices using one library

I have two i-pod classics with 30 GB capacity. I love them, and they still work well. I have purchased them probably 5 years ago. I have one at home and one at work. I sync them to the same i-tunes library. I have upgraded my computer 5 times since I purchased them. Now I just ordered an i-pod nano with 16 GB capacity.I would like to sync it to my current library. Can I do this? What about the 5 computer limit for i-tunes? 3 are no longer being used. I have two new computers that I use side by side for work-from-home telecommuting. What should I do when my new i-pod nano comes in? I just purchased it today. My current library has over 2,000 songs-most downloaded from my CDs and a few purchased from i-tunes.

Hello marie136,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
The limit of 5 computers is referring to the number of computers you have authorized to play your purchased content. If you have reached the limit you can either deauthorize computers you no longer use or if you no longer have access to them, you can always use the *Deauthorize All* option. I would recommend reading up on this support article for a better understanding of authorization and deauthorization and the limit of 5 computers.
[About iTunes Store authorization and deauthorization|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420]
As for syncing the new Nano, there is no limit to the number of iPods you can sync to one iTunes library, account, or computer. Simply hook it up, set it up sync whatever and however you like and be on your way. See this article on how to manage multiple iPods with one computer if you are interested.
[How to use multiple iPods, iPads, or iPhones with one computer|http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1495]
B-rock

Can anyone tell me how to restore my itunes library and playlists? After I downloaded mountain lion my library is missing and my devices can be synced to only one library ...the missing one

can anyone tell me how to restore my itunes library and playlists? After I downloaded mountain lion my library is missing and my devices can be synced to only one library ...the missing one

That .itl file actually is the library -- at least the critical part of it although the library is actually many files and folders.
Try starting iTunes and immediately hold down the option key. When it asks, guide it to the .itl file.
It's really hard to say without being able to poke around your computer. Upgrading should not delete the old library, but still it happens to the very, very few which is why we make backups before updating. If the old library file is gone then so are your playlists. You can always see if the following is of any use:
iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists - http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1451

HT1386 Error message says only one library per device. My previous computer crashed and now I want to sync with new computer. How do I overcome the error message?

Error message says only one library per device. My previous computer crashed and now I want to sync with new computer. How do I overcome the error message?

Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities

I am trying to sync my ipod but it keeps saying that a previous library exists and that I can only sync it to one library. I want to sync it to the previous library but how do I get it to go there?

I am trying to sync my ipod but it keeps saying that a previous library exists and that I can only sync to one library. I want to sync it to the original library bc that is the one that has all songs. It keeps giving me a library with just songs that I have bought on itunes. I never created a new library so I am not sure why it is doing this. How do I get it to sync to my original library? I have already tried to restore a previous version of itunes but that did not help.

It appears that something happened to yur computer/iTunes files. It happens sometimes. To recovery:
- Import the old music into the current iTunes library
- Make sure all the apps are also in the library
- If in the USA and therplaces where iCloud has benn released you can redownload most iTunes puchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
- You can always redownload apps at no additional cost as long as you are singned into the same iTunes account the originally purchased them.
- After all the suff in in the iTunes library, make a backup of the iPod by connecting the iPod to the computer and right clicking on the iPOd under Devices in iTunes.
- Restore the iPod from backup and restore as necessary.

How do I put all of my iTunes music from multiple computers / devices onto one external hard drive?

I have two desktop macs, a macbook air, two iPads, and two iPhones. I have one Apple account that I use for all music - including music my college aged kids download. My problem is that I would like to get all the music into one library, delete the duplicates, then have the external drive store all the music. Is there a practical way to do this? This way I can set up my devices so that they all have the same music and playlists. Is this the best way to handle this situation?

The cheap and easy way is to just add all the media files as new items to a new library configured to store all on the external drive (start iTunes with the option key held down and tell it to create a new library on the external). There won't be any automated way to prevent duplicates. You're doing manual spring cleaning. Of course if you add all the items as new items you will lose things such as playlists, date added, last played, etc.
I got these off the web so cannot rate them for you:
PowerTunes - http://www.fatcatsoftware.com/powertunes/ (commercial software)
syncOtunes - http://homepage.mac.com/oligrob/syncOtunes/syncOtunes.html

One library; multiple Apple IDs (used to purchase)

I am sure this has been answered in the forums, but I have looked and looked and can't seem to find a definitive answer, so I thought I would ask.
To simplify (as it's a little more complex than this, but for this question, it doesn't matter), we have one iTunes library which is shared between me, my wife and my two sons (four Apple IDs total), all on one account on a machine. We each purchase things on our iOS devices and sync them to the one library. We are all authorized to use everything across our devices from the library.
My question revolves around adding iTunes Match. I am interested in adding this to my Apple ID so I can have access to my music wherever I am. The others don't really need this.
If I were to subscribe, would it affect their abilities to sync with and use the music and media already in the library? What other pitfalls may I find?
Thanks in advance!

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Two devices under one apple ID, how do I keep my privacy?

I have two devices under one apple ID, my sister's iPhone 4s and my own iPod touch 5. iMessages and FaceTime requests etc are being sent to both devices instead of the specific one it's meant to be sent to. For example, I am recieving the iPhone's iMessages on my iPod as well, when they are meant to be only sent to the iPhone. Also, will safari history and bookmarks/app downloads and passwords etc be shown on both devices as well?

Remember this construct:
One Apple ID per individual; one device per Apple ID. If you have two devices you should have an Apple ID for each unless you want both devices to draw from the same iTunes Library. This is your situation now.
If you open iTunes and select one device to configure, then go through the configuration options for Apps, Music, etc. and select what you want synched to that device. Repeat the process for your other device. This is the best you can do to keep each device's configuration different.

Synching apps with 2 user accounts, 3 devices and one computer only

I have a question that I can't find a clear answer.
I previous had one iPod touch and one iPad that I synched with my iTunes library. No problem. But now the wife has finally purchased a verizon iPhone and I want to be able to use my vast app collection for her phone.
Scenario is we each have separate user accounts (so we can maintain our own calendars and contacts, ect.). We each have our own ITunes accounts and our own iTunes libraries by default. She will not be purchasing much on her account though.
How do I, without creating a can of worms, create one library to sync to so I can put apps and music on her phone without erasing any of her separate information. I have read a lot on the subject and there does not seem to be a clear answer anywhere. Yes, I have read ht1495 but that does not seem to be exactly on point
Basically, I have 3 devices, 2 user accounts and 2 iTunes accounts but one computer only. I want to be able to have all iTunes stuff available on both user accounts and be able to have both people be able to read and write to the same library. I am sure there are plenty of people running into this issue with more and more people getting iPhones with verizon. It seems that it is easier to do with multiple computers than one computer.
So, I am looking for help or advice on the easiest way to accomplish this task.

In a way, each iTunes libary is considered to be a different account. Your daughter's iTunes account doesn't have access to your wife's data which has all the verification data.
One option would not only to place the library in a Shared area, but also the verification data. I poked around and am not sure where it's stored. It's a good discussion to have with an Apple store Genius if you have one nearby.

2 devices sharing 1 library

I have my iPod touch 3 for some time and in March I bought an iPhone 4. Originally I added a separate library for the phone, both sharing the same iTunes account. I use the shift key when booting iTunes to switch between libraries. Now, I'd like to use just one library and manually manage the content for each device. The reason I'd like to delete the iPhone library and use just one is that having two libraries seems to defeat the convenience of the new Wi-Fi sync feature in iTunes. I need to have my PC on and iTunes open to the device specific library in order to sync. I've also discovered I have to disable the Wi-Fi on the device I'm not syncing. If I don't, iTunes either crashes or sends error message saying it can't find the device or that it's seeing 2 devices and doesn't know what to do. At that point, I might as well just connect my USB and sync the "old" way. Any suggestions on how to use just one library so I can delete the other one? Or perhaps suggestions on Wi-Fi syncing? Thanks in advance!!

Hi Rictus,
SHARING ONE IPHOTO LIBRARY BETWEEN USERS ON SAME MACHINE
You can try one of these three methods:
1- Use iPhoto Library Manager-the paid version
The documentation page will give instructions on how it is done.
2- Sharing one iPhoto library between several users on one machine
3- Share an iPhoto Library in tiger Using ACL's
4- I have also read about ShareAlike
There is no other info on the site about how it works.
I strongly urge anyone wanting to try any of the methods for sharing one iPhoto Library folder among more than one user to backup all iPhoto Library folders before attemptin anything.
Lori

How many tvs can i sync to one library?

This is a simple question, I know. Is there a limit to how many tvs i can sync to my hypothetical Mac Pro? I'm a very analytical buyer and can't find a confirming statement to satisfy.
If you'd like to dive further: I am constantly trying to design the simplest whole-house media experience. (not financially fit, yet dreamily idealistic). My latest reduction is this: 1 Mac Pro jammed full of iTunes music/movies and eyeTV recordings. An tv/tv/sound system in every desired room(5). And a MacBook to float around. Your thoughts? (if you must burst my bubble, try let me down easy)

Welcome to the  Discussion Forums.
Not sure I can answer your question with 100% certainty, but have likely got some good news for you.
I have 5 tv's and 7 macs from which they feed. Not every tv is linked to every mac indeed it can't be, a single tv can only sync with one itunes library and stream from up to 5. However the itunes library on my mac is our main library and is used by every tv.
Whilst I am certain that each tv can work with up to 5 libraries I have never seen any specifications about how many tv's a single library can support, although I have delved into the text strings buried inside the itunes application and seen error messages which tend to suggest the answer is 5. Clearly only having 5 tv's I'm unable to test my findings.
I have seen a report about someone setting up 40 tv's in a motel from one library, but I have my suspicions that even if true it might not be quite as straight forward as it seems, but who am I to question other peoples claims.
However since you seem to indicate you want to have 5 tv's I am able to confirm that 5 do work.
Although this may be initially good news for you, you may have to give the matter a little more thought. I have set up an gigabit ethernet network to which my mac is directly attached as are 4 wifi networks to enable 3 of the tv's to work wirelessly alongside a number of other wifi devices I have running in our household.
Also whilst I don't actually know, I suspect I have never actually had 5 tv's trying to stream from my library at once, indeed I suspect I have never had more than 3 tv's actually working at once from the same library, although I suppose it would be easy enough to test more.
If you suspect that you may need 5 tv's working from the same library at the same time then you might want to implement syncing to reduce the possible load on your network and your single library, as each tv is capable of syncing with a single library it would be possible to enable syncing on all your tv's.
If you have anymore specific questions about my set up or how it works please feel free to ask, as I have only given you a basic outline of my experience.

How do I get my music from my IPod back in the library of my new computer, it tells me I can only Sync my IPod with one library but I don't have my old PC anymore?

How can I Sync my IPod in ITune on a new PC and get the music from the IPod in the library and avoid this msg:
You can only Sync one library with your IPod?

Use the backup of the media and other important files from the old computer to put them on the new computer.
iTunes only syncs with one computer/library at a time.
If you have failed to maintain a backup or no longer have the old computer, you may be out of luck.
iTunes purchases can be transfered from the iDevice. Connect the device, do NOT sync. Select File > Transfer Purchases.
This will only transfer iTunes purchases. All other media will not transfer and will be wiped from the device when it is synced with a new computer/library.

How do I create separate playlists for two ipods/one library and them sync them?

I have an older classic ipod, my daughter has an older nano. I got new laptop and have managed to sync my ipod and ipad with success, as well as move my library from old pc to new laptop. Now I am trying to update and sync my daughter's ipod. It says that it is synced but nothing changes. I believe I had set up two different libraries on the old pc, and so certain cds had been copied into her library. I can't find them in the earlier mentioned transfered library. That's not a big deal, as I can just use those cds to add them back in later (more work though). I've read older community posts on my issue, but any article links on how-to are too old, I guess. I like the idea of using just one library and creating playlists for each ipod to sync to, but cannot figure out how to do this. Also, do I need to restore my daughter's ipod to get the ball rolling? She's taken a couple of videos she likes and I'm not sure I want to lose it in the restore. Any advice greatly appreciated.

Hey puckaluck8,
Thanks for the question, and welcome to Apple Support Communities.
The following article provides different methods for managing multiple devices with one computer:
How to use multiple iPhone, iPad, or iPod devices with one computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495
You mentioned syncing separate playlists, which is definitely a good method. The other option you may want to consider is called "Manually Syncing", which you can read about here:
iOS: How to transfer or sync content to your computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1296
Thanks,
Matt M.

Desktop went t/u, unable to save info, bought laptop and installed itunes, now when trying to sync itunes says I am conected with more than one library. I can't do anything. Please Help

Our desktop went t/u and was not able to save any music files except what is on ipods. Bought laptop and installed itunes. Was able to load music from wifes "classic" that was bought through itunes but my "itouch" w/music not purchased will not sync. Itunes says I am connected to more that one "Library" and cannot sync. Anyone else ever hear of this happening?
Thanks James

To make your new computer do the following:
- Transfer iTunes purchases
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
- Transfer other music by seeing:
newer copy
- Connect the iPod to the computer and made a backup by right clicking on the iPod under Devices in iTunes and select Back Up
- Restore the iPod from that backup.
Note that the backup does not included synced media like apps and music.

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