Can't get iTunes on new computer to show iCloud music files or manually manage phone

I have so many questions. Normally I use iTunes on my work PC, but I got a new home PC, downloaded iTunes, logged in with Apple ID, yet I don't see any of the music showing up from my Cloud. And when I plug my phone in, I'm unable to add/delete some files that I had manually added at work. How do I get my home and work PC to sync so that I can plug my phone into either and pull down music, or add/delete files? Both conputers are authorized.
If it's a syncing issue, can I only sync to one computer? And how do I do that?

Hi Samma7,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
The articles below may help you with this. You can only sync your iPhone to one iTunes Library, so you will have to decide which computer to use. I would suggest following the steps in the article below to backup your iTunes library to an external drive to copy it to your new computer at home.
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4527
Managing content manually on iPhone, iPad, and iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1535?viewlocale=en_US
Cheers,
- Judy

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