Connecting more than one ipod to itunes

Hi there,
I am new to these ipods and for the life of me can't figure out how to have more than one ipod connecting to the same itune acct. Can anyone help?

hiya!
these resources might be of some help with going multipod:
Natalie Beresford: multiple iPod/iTunes installations
How to use multiple iPods with one computer
iTunes: How to share music between different accounts on a single computer
love, b

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I've recently bought a iPod photo for myself but my other half want a iPod mini. The trouble is I've only got 1 PC and my iPod is 60gb which can hold a few songs whilst hers wil only be 4GB. If so, can you have diffrent folders for when I want to update each device?

hi Mark!
here's a good place to start your investigations:
Natalie Beresford, "iTfW Multiple iPods/iTunes Installations...", 04:04am Nov 26, 2004 CDT
love, b

Using more than one IPOD with ITUNES?

A simple question but can i connect more than one IPOD to my ITUNES on my laptop? I am considering buying a IPOD for my gf (i already have a video IPOD) and we only have the one laptop in the house. I think i read somewhere that you cannot connect 2 IPODs but wanted to check before i buy it.

See this thread:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1185355&tstart=0

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Can anyone please advise me on how I can connect more than one ipod to just the one mac computer. I need to set up 3 ipods to work on the one mac computer but each with there own itunes library. thanks

When the iPods belong to two users, there are a couple of recommended methods for using more than one iPod on a single computer. Method one is to have individual Mac or Windows user accounts which 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. Each iPod can be set to update however the owner chooses, sync all, manual or sync specific playlists.
Method two is to set your preferences so that either one or both iPods get updated with only certain playlists within one library. Have a look at this article and see what you think and go for whichever you feel suits your needs best: How To Use Multiple iPods with One Computer
Another option when using a single library is to set one or both of the iPods to manual update: Managing content manually on iPod
Choosing the update option "automatically update selected playlists only" (called Sync Music - Selected playlists in iTunes 7) allows you to create a playlist specifically for each 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 by the other iPod. Make your playlist a Smart playlist and limit the size to just below the advertised capacity of your iPod ( for example, around 3700MB for a 4GB or 1800MB for a 2GB Mini or Nano). You can read more about playlists at these links:
iTunes: Creating playlists of your favorite songs
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More than one iPod on iTunes?

I really need help with this one. I have iTunes that I use for my 40g but I was wanting to just do a small playlist and sync it to my new shuffle. I plugged the shuffle in and nothing. Do I have to download a new iTunes or will it work for me and do both?? Thank you for your help in advance.

Couple of things ...
harrydavy is correct. Download the latest version of iTunes but also be sure your iPods are fully patched. To apply the patches, look for an "Update" button in iTunes 7 in the view that gives you a summary of your iPods (it's near the bottom of the iTunes main window). You have to check both iPods. It is important that your iPods and the instance of iTunes running on your PC be able to talk to each other the same way ... they can only do that if you fully patch everythng ... PC, Shuffle, and 40 gig. My guess is that your Shuffle needs a software update to cover an update of iTunes you may have installed.
Next thing is that this is so totally the wrong forum to post your question. This forum is specifically for those people who do site administration for Apple's iTunes U(niverity). You will probably get loads of good advice (way more than I can give) if you direct your question to the proper forum. I know that in Apple's support hierarchy, we're off in our own little category ... and it can look awfully tempting to post here ... but really, this is the wrong place.
MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.8) I lied. I'm running Leopard

More than one iPod with iTunes

I have an iPod classic for my car, I'm thinking of getting an iPod shuffle for when I go to the gym, and and I'm thinking of getting iPhone which also has an iPod feature in it. Can all of these be hooked up to my iTunes account? Can I pick and chose which songs go on which? I really hate DRM, and it's the one thing that frustrates me about the iTunes/iPod situation, and it makes simple things like this an issue... I hope there's a simple solution.

You can hook up as many iPods as you want, and Apple would love to sell them to you.
+I really hate DRM, and it's the one thing that frustrates me about the iTunes/iPod situation, and it makes simple things like this an issue... I hope there's a simple solution.+
So don't buy DRM songs. Buy MP3s or physical CDs. You don't HAVE to buy from the itunes store.

Is it possible to have more than one ipod on itunes? for example 3 different family memebers have 3 different ipods but use 1 itunes

We have 3 people in our family who have 3 different types of iPods (shuffle, nano and touch), we all use the same iTunes. Is this correct? We are having issues with errors while trying to sync. Does anyone know why? Should all 3 of us have a seperate library/playlist? Would appreciate all the help/assistance we can get!

Yes. You can sign into any account you like from itunes.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1206

More than one Ipod on a single computer.

I just wanted to ask before I bought a Classic 80 gig if it is possible to have 2 seperate Ipods connected to a single computer with totally different music? The reason I ask is I have a 16 year old daughter and lets just say I really don't want to have to listen to her "choice" of music. Can I have 2 differnt lists of music so I can sync one with my music and she can keep hers syning with her choice? Also if it can be done how hard is it? I don't want anything that will be a total brain strain everytime I want to add a song or even to set up. Thanks in advance

Yes, you can connect more than one iPod to the same computer & iTunes library. You can manage what goes on to each iPod using simple playlists, one for you, one for your daughter. Just drag & drop items from the main menu to the relevant playlist and choose to sync selected playlists on each iPod.
tt2

Use of same iTune for more than one iPod

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I looked at the article, but it doesn't help me know how once I have downloaded onto a nano, for example, the itunes knows that the next thing I connect is something different. My son hooked up his 20GB ipod last night after updating his sister's nano and now the itunes thinks his ipod is a nano. How do I get the itunes to recognize his ipod as the 20GB it is?

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

Dear All
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'?
Many thanks

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Using More Than One iPod On One Computer

Hi everyone,
I am sure my question will be an easy one to answer for the right person - who will no doubt have more experience than Apple's helpline which I just tried.
I have a 60gb iPod with Colour display, which syncs with my iTunes (version 7.0) (currently at about 45gb) on a Windows XP machine. I have seen the new range of iPods and am very keen on getting one of the new Shuffles. My question is: can I use both iPods with the same iTunes, same music library, and on the same computer.
Any responses would be very gratefully received. If anyone happens to know what the student discount (as in how many %) is on the Apple Store then I'd also like to know.
Many thanks in advance,
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Yes, you can use more than one iPod on the same computer.
If you don't want the same music on both, this article discusses two methods of setting it up:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432
My wife and I use Method Two in that article, and include the Recently Added smart playlist so that if either of us adds a song, it will be on both iPods for a few weeks.
The one thing to keep in mind is you will want to avoid having them both connected simultaneously. This article has more information:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61713

More than one ipod per computer?

I was just wondering if it is gonna be a problem to have more than one ipod on a single computer. I just didn't want to wipe out all the songs I have on my current one, because my sister just got one. Thanks for the help!

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
If your software is all up to date...
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Having more than one ipod on one computer

Is there any way to have more than one ipod on one computer? If so how do you make it work without having to have the same songs on the same ipod? Doyou make separate playlists or what? I am clueless as to what to do and I need someone to tell me how to do it without confusing me!!!
Thanks!

If you are adding a second iPod for your own use, just connect the new iPod to your computer and follow the on screen instructions. It will update from your existing library. Depending on the size of your library and the type of iPod you choose you can have it update all songs and playlists, selected playlists only or you can manage it manually. The links in the section below explain the various methods.
If the iPod belong to two people the 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
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
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

Can I have more than one ipod with more than music library on one computer

I was just wondering if i could have 2 different ipods (one a 5th generation and the other ipod touch) with 2 different music libraries on the same computer and itunes? because right now im using my parents computer and my fiance is using my laptop and we're moving so we'll only have one computer in the next few weeks. So if anyone could try to give me an answer or have a solution that would be fantastic lol!

See these articles about using more than one iPod on one computer, and with either one or more iTunes libraries.
Multiple iPod installations.
How to use multiple iPods with one computer.
If you have the latest iTunes, an easy way to create a new library is to hold down the 'alt' key whilst opening iTunes (for Macs), or hold down the 'shift' key (for Windows).
This will give you the option of either using the current iTunes library or creating a new one.
There are various methods of transferring different songs to different iPods with a single iTunes library.
One is to manage the songs manually.
With this setting, you can drag and drop songs/playlists etc onto the iPod from iTunes, and also delete and/or edit songs which are currently on the iPod without affecting the iTunes library.
If you wish to keep the convenience of automatic sync, then you could set the iPods to sync with "selected playlists". This setting can be found in the iPod summary screen under the 'music' tab. With this setting, different playlists can be transferred and later deleted from each iPod without affecting any playlists stored in iTunes or the playlists on the other iPods.
Also, on the 'summary' main page you will see the option to "only sync checked items". With this setting selected, if you remove the check marks from any songs in iTunes, they will not be transferred to the iPod. You can restore the check mark if you want to put the songs back on the iPod at a later date.
Be aware that when playing songs in iTunes, any songs that do not have a check mark against them will be skipped over and will not be played.

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