2 ipods on the same computer

My roommate just got an ipod nano (I already have one and is all set up). When she plugged her ipod in for the first time it automatically went to iTunes and put all my playlists onto her ipod. How do we have seperate playlists/ iTunes? We have seperate log-ins but that only seems to apply to the iTunes store. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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Can anyone give me simple instructions on how to use more than one ipod on the same computer with itunes? Both my daughters have ipods, my wife has one

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Can anyone give me simple instructions on how to use more than one ipod on the same computer with itunes. My daughters have a different generation 'nano' each & my wife a 'shuffle'?
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Can you have 2 IPods on the same computer

I have an IPod and was going to buy one as a gift for my friend but we share one computer, so I was wondering if there was a way to have 2 Ipods on the same computer, possibly even using the same software because we share mine right now. Before I purchase I need to know.

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432

Can You Run 2 ipods off the same computer?

I have recently upgraded to a 60GB Colour Ipod, but still want to use my ipod mini for training with. Am I able to use both my mini and my colour ipod on the same computer with the same i-tunes?

Are you trying to connect both at the same time? Just connect the mini without it's big brother connected.
Otherwise, you might need an iPod software update. http://www.apple.com/ipod/download

Can I run a NANO and a 30GB Ipod off the same computer? If so how?

I just purchased a 30GB for one of my sons. Set up went find and several songs downloaded. We then erased the songs in itunes and set up a NANO that I got for my other son. Now nothing works.
Can I run two different ipods off the same computer????

There are a few ways of using more than one iPod on one computer, without having to delete songs etc.
See this document for more detail:
How to use Multiple iPods with one computer
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432

How to install another ipod on the same computer?

My Ipod classic is allmost full and i want to buy another, but first i would like to know how i can manage 2 ipods on the same computer?

Welcome to the Apple Community.
They will both be seen as separate devices, you can create settings for each independently of each other. Two devices associated with one iTunes is not a problem.

Mini ipod and ipod on the same computer

I have a 40GB ipod on a Windows XP PC. My brother just received an ipod mini for Christmas. It won't allow us to install ipod mini software without unistalling previously installed itunes software. If we uninstall itunes, will it delete all the songs already on it? If not, is there any way to use an ipod mini and ipod on the same computer, with different itunes libraries. We do have seperate user accounts.
Windows XP

iPods come pre-formatted for Mac, so you will need to format it for Windows.
See this article to verify its format (if desired): How to determine iPod's hard disk format.
Make sure that you have the latest iPod Updater software
Then, make sure that the iPod is fully charged.
- Download the Update Installer to your PC (do not run it from the web site).
- Place the file on the Desktop, or in a Folder you can remember/find.
- You also need to install the Updater software by double-clicking on the file that downloads.
- After you install the Updater to your PC, reboot your computer.
- After rebooting, run the Updater.
--- Go to: Start ==> Programs ==> iPod.
- It should initialize then ask you to connect an iPod.
- Connect the iPod when asked (not before) and you should have two options available: Update or Restore.
--- Choose the Update option and it will update your iPod's firmware to the latest version.
--- Choose the Restore option and it will update your iPod's firmware to the latest version and format (erase) your iPod's hard drive.
Most of the current minis are the 2nd gen models. They do not need to be connected to an AC adaptor to complete the process. As long as you gave the mini a good several hours of charging before you format it for Windows, you should be good to continue. If your PC delivers enough power to charge the mini. no other power source is required (but others can work if connected).

Connecting two iPods to the same computer

I currently have the shuffle. I want to get the 80 gig iPod and put all of my music on it. Can I use both pods on the same computer? I use the shuffle almost daily when I run, so I will still need to use it. Thanks.
David

Yes you can use two or more iPods on the same computer.
How to use multiple iPods with one computer
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432
Patrick

I am trying to store music for two different iPods on the same computer, against two different Apple IDs. When I try and download content from the Cloud I get an error message?

I am trying to store music for two different iPods on the same Windows 8 computer, and when I try and download content from the Cloud I get an error message. Is it possible to have two different Apple IDs on the same computer?

Unfortunately you've discovered too late how important it is to maintain an up-to-date backup of your iTunes library (and all other data of value). You could, before wiping the drive, have considered making use of a commercial data recovery service that could (albeit at considerable cost) have extracted your library from the hard disk, even if virus infected.
In the absence of that option, you will need to restore the content of your library from its original sources:
Depending on your location, you may be able to re-download any iTunes Store purchases that are still available on the Store
Likewise, most digital purchases from Amazon (including auto-rip copies of purchased CDs) should be available from the Amazon Cloud and via the Amazon Music application - the same may be true of other commercial sources for digital downloads
Content imported from your CDs will have to imported again
The specific situation that you describe regarding the music imported from your friend's external HDD suggests that either the source is badly organized and/or originates from a source other than iTunes (other media players may use alternative tags for information like artist, title, album, etc. that are not wholly consistent with how iTunes handle these). Without details of the issues you're seeing it is difficult to suggest a remedy other than going through the media album-by-album, track-by-track, and correcting the inconsistencies.
In the absence of a backup or access to the original library data there is no option other than painstakingly recreating your library as described above. As you do so, you'll now realize how important creating and maintaining backups are - in my case I have at all times three separate duplicates of my library, in two different locations, where none is ever more than a week old compared to the content of my master library.

How Can I Update More Than One Ipod on the Same Computer?

I've had my 30G Ipod since April 2006. For Christmas 2006, I bought my sister a 2G Ipod. I cannot figure out how to put songs on her Ipod as we both share the same computer and Itunes Library. I've already asked Ipod Corporate for help via their FAQ section regarding more than one Ipod operating with the same computer, but their advice (which told me to create a playlist small enough for her Ipod and checked as a shared playlist) did not work for me. I'd really appreciate any help with my problem. Owning an Ipod but being unable to listen to it, as I'm sure many people would agree, is quite annoying.

There are basically two ways of using multiple iPods on a computer and these involve:
a) Sharing a single iTunes library and user account.
b) Creating multiple user accounts and having separate libraries.
Sharing a Library
If you want to share the one library, you can set either or all of the iPods so that they only get updated with only certain playlists (you can update from more than one if you wish):
Loading songs onto iPod automatically - Windows
Choosing the update option "Sync Music - Selected playlists" allows you to create a playlist specifically for the iPod and drag the tracks you want into it. If you tire of the list and want to change it, you just add or remove the songs you don't want. The ones you take out out remain in the library to be used some other time if you choose. You can read more about playlists at these links:
iTunes: Creating playlists of your favorite songs
How to create a Smart Playlist with iTunes
However since you seem to have a problem with that method you can choose to update any or all of the iPods manually and just drag whatever content you want to them: Managing content manually on iPod
Separate User Accounts
Another option is to create a separate User account for each person on your PC or Mac. Different accounts by definition would give you completely separate libraries. Each account has it's own iTunes folder, Library and iTunes Music folder and you load it with CDs etc just as you did with your original one. The iPod can be set to update however the owner chooses, sync all, manual or sync specific playlists
If you are unfamiliar with setting up Windows user accounts you can read more here: Using Windows XP User Accounts

How Can I do it with to different ipod on the same computer ?

I have and ipod(1GB) and my daughter has another ipod(4GB), how can we work with the same computer and itune for 2 different ipods ?
iPod(1GB) and a second iPod(4GB) Windows XP 2 different iPods on the same computer

this document might be of some help with that:
How to use multiple iPods with one computer
if you decide on a multiple-user-account strategy, this document might also be useful:
iTunes: How to share music between different accounts on a single computer

How to use two ipods on the same computer

I have one laptop with four user accounts. Until now we've had only one ipod that synchs with the iTunes library in Dad's account. Now daughter has an iPod, but want to use access the same music and playlists as Dad uses, at least for now. Do we synch the Daughter's ipod in Dad's account, just like we did with the first iPod?

You would need to sync in Dad's account to access Dad's iTunes Library. However, if she has loaded her iPod with the music she wants from Dad's iTunes Library, then she can continue to play the music even if she has her own Apple ID and separate user account on the same computer. She just will not be able to add new music from Dad's iTunes Library unless she uses Dad's Apple ID.
iDevices are single-user devices, so for daughter to have her own Apple ID and iTunes Library, then she has to have her own user account on the computer.
If it's more convenient to have on iTunes Library shared by all, then make no changes. iTunes knows that every connected device is different by the name you give the device, like "Daughters iPod" as an example.

HT4993 Would it be possible to create a separate itunes account for my iphone and ipod on the same computer?

im trying to set up my iphone and dont want stuff from my ipod..... is iy possible to make another itunes account just for my iphone and keep it on the same computer? please help thanks

You can use one iTunes account as it sees each device separetly. I have my iPod, iPad, and iPhone all on one iTunes account without any problems.

Can Multiple ipods use the same computer/itunes program

I recently purchased two ipods for different family members. Can both be used on the same computer. I seem to remember seeing a blurb in the user agreement for itunes that said the program was only for one ipod. Can anyone elaborate?

When the iPods belong to different people, there are basically three ways of using multiple iPods on a computer and these involve:
a) Sharing a single iTunes library
b) Creating Multiple Libraries in a single user account
c) Creating multiple user accounts.
Note: When you are sharing an iTunes library, you don't have to set each iPod to update in the same manner, you can mix and match from the options below as each iPod has it's own update settings
Sharing a Library and/or User Account
If you want to share the one library, you can set either or all of the iPods so that they only get updated with only certain playlists (you can update from more than one if you wish): Loading songs onto iPod automatically - Windows
Choosing the update option "Sync Music - Selected playlists" allows you to create a playlist specifically for the iPod and drag the tracks you want into it. If you tire of the list and want to change it, you just add or remove the songs you don't want. The ones you take out out remain in the library to be used some other time if you choose. You can read more about playlists at these links:
iTunes: Creating playlists of your favorite songs
How to create a Smart Playlist with iTunes
Or you can choose to update any or all of the iPods manually and just drag whatever content you want to them: Managing content manually on iPod
Loading the iPod shuffle differs slightly but it can still be used with the others, for details have a look at this page: Loading songs onto iPod shuffle - Windows
Multiple Libraries
It's also possible to have multiple libraries in a single account. To create or access a second (or more) library, hold down the Option key (or Shift key in Windows) when launching iTunes 7. In the resulting dialogue you will get the option to create a new library or navigate to the other Library.
Note: You can only have one Library open at a time and iTunes will default to the last library opened if you don't use the keyboard command to choose one. This can prove tricky when using multiple iPods, if you don't use the keyboard command you can risk syncing to the wrong library: Using multiple iTunes libraries -Windows
*Separate User Accounts*
Another option is to create a separate User account for each person on your PC or Mac. Different accounts by definition would give you completely separate libraries. Each account has it's own iTunes folder, Library and iTunes Music folder and you load it with CDs etc just as you did with your original one. The iPod can be set to update however the owner chooses, sync all, manual or sync specific playlists
I don't use Windows so I can't give you a step by step on that one, however I can point you to another web page which should help you out. You can read about Windows user accounts here: Create A New User Account In Vista

Can you connect 2 ipods to the same computer?

my sister and i live together and share a computer (we're in college). i own a ipod mini and my sister just bought a fifth-gen ipod. is it possible for us to use the same computer and itunes and still have completely different music libraries (like it won't try and put her music on my ipod)? if so how?
ipod Windows XP

yes you can
see the following:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432

How can I connect two ipods on the same computer ?

Hello,
My girlfriend has just bought a ipod nano. I have already a "classic" ipod. Do you know how can I connect the two Ipod on the sasme computer without loosing all my songs ? Is ti possible to select songs that she will transfer ?
Thanks for your answer

I am trying to contact a Nano to the same computer that has a Shuffle and Mini on it but it just doesn't want to update. I have been sitting fr about 3 hours now trying to make it work and cannot get anywhere. Can ANYONE help?
Thanks.
Do Apple not have an online help service? It seems a little strange for a company so large.

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