How do I authorize another computer to use iTunes?

how do I authorize another computer to use iTunes?

For a computer running Mac OS X, move the cursor to the very top of the computer's screen, click on Store in the menu bar, and choose Authorize this Computer.
For a computer running Windows, press the Alt and S keys and choose Authorize this Computer, or click here, follow the instructions, click on Store in the menu bar, and choose Authorize this Computer.
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i have a windows 8 pc laptop, and downloaded and itunes to it, i am trying to download songs from my ipod touch onto the laptop, it is asking for authorization. the itunes i downloaded seems to be an updated version. i would like to know how to download my songs, i have my apple id account set into it but it seems it will not authorize it.

Press the Alt and S keys and choose Authorize Computer from the menu which appears.
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How do i authorize another computer if my original computer is broken?

How do i authorize another computer if my original computer is broken and no longer works???????

You can authorise your account via the Store > Authorise This Computer menu option - if you are using a PC with iTunes 11 on and the menus aren't showing then control-B should get them to show

Deauthorizing iTunes on a computer? My laptop won't let me connect my iPhone because it says I'm authorized on too many computers, but when I try to de-authorize another computer I use it won't let me. What's up?

Deauthorizing iTunes on a computer? My laptop won't let me connect my iPhone because it says I'm authorized on too many computers, but when I try to de-authorize another computer I use it won't let me. What's up?

What do you mean it won't let you? What exactly does it say? (Sorry to sound so exasperated but this is like the 6th post in a row where people have made vague statements which do little to help us find solutions without a game of 20 questions.) I'm going to guess and say you can only deauthorize a computer to which you have physical access or VPN login. The alternative is to deauthorize all which you can only do once a year.

TS1702 how do i authorize another computer for iTunes ?

how do i authorize another computer for iTunes ?

You can authorise your account on a computer's iTunes via Store > Authorise This Computer (you can have a maxumim 5 computers authorised at any one time) : authorising and deauthorising.

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Authorization and Deauthorization
Macs: iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization.
Windows: How to Authorize or Deauthorize iTunes | PCWorld.
In iTunes you use the Authorize This Computer or De-authorize This Computer option under the Store menu in iTunes' menubar. For Windows use the ALT-S keys to access it. Or turn on Windows 7 and 8 iTunes menus: iTunes- Turning on iTunes menus in Windows 8 and 7.
More On De-authorizing Computers (contributed by user John Galt)
You can de-authorize individual computers, but only by using those computers. The only other option is to "de-authorize all" from your iTunes account.
1. Open iTunes on a computer
2. From the Store menu, select "View my Account..."
3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
4. Under "Computer Authorizations" select "De-authorize All".
5. Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.
You may only do this once per year.
After you "de-authorize all" your authorized computers, re-authorize each one as required.
If you have de-authorized all computers and need to do it again, but your year has not elapsed, then contact: Apple - Support - iTunes - Contact Us.

HT1727 How do I authorize another computer?

I am asked by i-tunes store to authorize the computer I am using, which is my laptop, not my PC tower. I have purchased music and it has downloaded but I cannot get it on my PC laptop because "you must authorize this computer". I have 2 computers, the PC desktop which I have used for years with I-tunes, and now I have a laptop, too, and do not know how to "authorize this computer". Thanks. I have an I-Pad, I-phone, and am rapidly becoming an Apple addict, but still don't have the Mac.

The following document might be of some assistance:
iTunes Store: About authorization and deauthorization

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how can I authorize a new macbook to download my itunes songs? Says I'm not authorized

Authorization and Deauthorization
Macs: iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization.
Windows: How to Authorize or Deauthorize iTunes | PCWorld.
In iTunes you use the Authorize This Computer or De-authorize This Computer option under the Store menu in iTunes' menubar. For Windows use the ALT-S keys to access it. Or turn on Windows 7 and 8 iTunes menus: iTunes- Turning on iTunes menus in Windows 8 and 7.
More On De-authorizing Computers (contributed by user John Galt)
You can de-authorize individual computers, but only by using those computers. The only other option is to "de-authorize all" from your iTunes account.
1. Open iTunes on a computer
2. From the Store menu, select "View my Account..."
3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
4. Under "Computer Authorizations" select "De-authorize All".
5. Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.
You may only do this once per year.
After you "de-authorize all" your authorized computers, re-authorize each one as required.
If you have de-authorized all computers and need to do it again, but your year has not elapsed, then contact: Apple - Support - iTunes - Contact Us.

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Authorization and Deauthorization
Macs: iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization.
Windows: How to Authorize or Deauthorize iTunes | PCWorld.
In iTunes you use the Authorize This Computer or De-authorize This Computer option under the Store menu in iTunes' menubar. For Windows use the ALT-S keys to access it. Or turn on Windows 7 and 8 iTunes menus: iTunes- Turning on iTunes menus in Windows 8 and 7.
More On De-authorizing Computers (contributed by user John Galt)
You can de-authorize individual computers, but only by using those computers. The only other option is to "de-authorize all" from your iTunes account.
1. Open iTunes on a computer
2. From the Store menu, select "View my Account..."
3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
4. Under "Computer Authorizations" select "De-authorize All".
5. Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.
You may only do this once per year.
After you "de-authorize all" your authorized computers, re-authorize each one as required.
If you have de-authorized all computers and need to do it again, but your year has not elapsed, then contact: Apple - Support - iTunes - Contact Us.

How does one authorize another computer to play previously purchased music?

I have recently downloaded a ITunes software on a new computer. I would like to authorize the computer to listen to previously purchased music.
My understanding is that we can share music on Itunes on up to five computers.
I woud appreciate if someone could share a document on how to authorize mulitple computer to a single account.
Thank you
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There's a couple of ways to get through to the authorisation controls in the 11.0.x versions.
The control is still in the Store menu, but first (if you're using iTunes versions 11.0.x) you might need to bring up the menu bar to see the Store menu.
If you're using 11.0.x, click on the wee boxy icon up in the top-left corner of your iTunes to see the "Show Menu Bar" control, as per the following screenshot:
Then you'll find the control in the Store menu:
Alternatively, if you don't want to bring up the menu bar, it's still possible to get into the authorise controls via nested menus accessible from the wee boxy icon. Here's a screenshot of where to find them:

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I bought this new Macbook ( my previous one has been stolen ), but I can't download my purchased items from iTune store. There's a message that says I need to authorize this computer to do so. How do I do it?

Move the cursor to the very top of the computer's screen, click on Store, and choose Authorize this Computer.
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I purchased an iphone for my daughter and wish to authorize it as a user on my account. How do i do this even if she has her own apple id

What exactly are you wanting to do ? You only need to authorise your account on a computer's iTunes (Store > Authorise This Computer menu option), iOS devices aren't authorised.
If you/she will want to redownload some of your purchases on her phone (or the computer's iTunes that it will be synced to) then that might tie her phone (or computer) to your account for 90 days : iTunes Store: Associating a device or computer to your Apple ID

HT202213 how do i add another computer to my itunes account, system says i have five athourized devices and have to deauthourize one of them or all. if i deauthorize all, and then reauthorize the current devices, will i have to change my apple id and pass

how do i unauthorize all computers and reauthorize without fear of losing all data, personal, and account settings. Apple says I have five already as i count four and want to add another

No problem, just "deauthorize all" and then authorize the four individually. You will lose nothing - except the ability to "deauthorize all" for another year.
Don't change your Apple ID.

How do I authorize my computer? I can not find the "Authorize This Computer" option anywhere.

PLEASE READ ALL EMAIL. ANYONE THAT CAN HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. As you read through the emails, you will see that "C" the customer service person responds the same way. All the emails are from the same thread. I would reply to his email, he would, I guess, copy and paste an answer, and the response is the same. He never pays attention to the previous emails. HELP PLEASE!!!
This is very frustrating to me. If you read back through your emails, you state the SAME INFO 4 times. If you would read my email AND see thescreen shots attached you would see. Why do you continuously state the same info..(SEE RED HIGHLIGHTS BELOW).I NEED HELP ASAP TO GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF...Do you have any other info EXCEPT for what is listed below??????
IT DOES NOT GIVE THE OPTION TO AUTHORIZE COMPUTER!
I HAVE NOT CHANGED ACCOUNT NAME
IT DOES NOT REPEATEDLY ASK TO AUTHORIZE COMPUTER BECAUSE IT DOES NOT GIVE THE OPTION TO START WITH.
I TRIED EVERYTHING AT http://support. apple.com/kb/TS1389, 3 TIMES NOW. (ATHORIZING PURCHASES, HAVE THE CORRECT NAME, REMOVING THE SC INFO FOLDER).
I NEED HELP! IS THERE A PHONE # I CAN CALL??? CAN THIS BE FORWARDED TO YOUR SUPERVISOR SINCE YOU ARE UNABLE TO HELP?
From: iTunes Store <[email protected]>
To:
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2013 5:00 PM
Subject: Re: EL : (en_US) Connecting & Downloading; Follow-up:
Dear
Thank you for replying. It's C from iTunes Customer Support.
Addressing your concern is really important for me. I will do my best to answer your question.
S, if your computer is not currently authorized to play your account's purchases, when you try to play an iTunes Store purchase, the authorization dialog will appear. You will see the name of the account that purchased the item. If you've changed your account name, replace the old account name with the new name, then enter your password and click Authorize. This authorizes your computer to play the account's purchases.
If you are repeatedly asked to authorize your computer to play your purchases, you may find this article helpful:
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
If you still cannot authorize your computer, please include a screen shot of any error received, as well as any additional details about the error itself.
Thank you for contacting the iTunes Store.
Have a great day!
Sincerely,
C
iTunes Store Customer Support
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/
I work Friday to Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM CST.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to assist you.
I do not get an error, I do not even get the authorization dialog. I have sent 2 screen shots, they are attached.
When I try to play an iTunes store purchase, a bubble pops up and states that this computer is not authorized. It does not pop up account name or password. I have also completed everything stated in the http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389 link.
This is very frustrating.
S
From: iTunes Store <[email protected]>
To:
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2013 3:22 PM
Subject: Re: EL : (en_US) Connecting & Downloading; Follow-up:
Dear S,
Thank you for replying. It's C from iTunes Customer Support.
I understand that you have been unable to play some of your iTunes Store purchases. Addressing your concern is really important for me. I will do my best to answer your question.
S, if your computer is not currently authorized to play your account's purchases, when you try to play an iTunes Store purchase, the authorization dialog will appear. You will see the name of the account that purchased the item. If you've changed your account name, replace the old account name with the new name, then enter your password and click Authorize. This authorizes your computer to play the account's purchases.
If you are repeatedly asked to authorize your computer to play your purchases, you may find this article helpful:
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
If you still cannot authorize your computer, please include a screen shot of any error received, as well as any additional details about the error itself.
Thank you for contacting the iTunes Store.
Have a great day!
Sincerely,
iTunes Store Customer Support
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/
I work Friday to Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 07:00 PM CST.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to assist you.
Please see the attached document. I am unable to authorize computer.
S
From: iTunes Store <[email protected]>
To:
Sent: Saturday,
January 5, 2013 5:36 AM
Subject: Re: EL : (en_US) Connecting & Downloading; Follow-up:
Dear S,
Thank you for replying. It's C from iTunes Customer Support.
S, I understand that you have been unable to play some of your iTunes Store purchases, and I'll be happy to help you with this.
If your computer is not currently authorized to play your account's purchases, when you try to play an iTunes Store purchase, the authorization dialog will appear. You will see the name of the account that purchased the item. If you've changed your account name, replace the old account name with the new name, then enter your password and click Authorize. This authorizes your computer to play the account's purchases.
If you are repeatedly asked to authorize your computer to play your purchases, you may find this article helpful:
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes
Store purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
If you still cannot authorize your computer, please
include a screen shot of any error received, as well as any additional details about the error itself.
Thank you for contacting the iTunes Store.
Have a great day!
Sincerely,
C
iTunes Store Customer Support
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/
I work from Tuesday-Saturday, 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM CST.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to assist you.
I try to play an iTunes store purchase, but it just gives the box that is shown in page 2. How can I authorize my computer?
From: iTunes Store <[email protected]>
To:
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2013 1:47 AM
Subject: Re: EL : (en_US) Connecting & Downloading;
Follow-up:
Dear S,
Welcome to iTunes Store Customer Support. My name is C.
I understand that you were unable to authorized your computer. I know how eager you must be to have this issue sorted out. I will be happy to resolve this concern today.
S, if your computer is not currently authorized to play your account's purchases, when you try to play an iTunes Store purchase, the authorization dialog will appear. You will see the name of the account that purchased the item. If you've changed your account name, replace the old account name with the new name, then
enter your password and click Authorize. This
authorizes your computer to play the account's purchases.
If you are repeatedly asked to authorize your computer to play your purchases, you may find this article helpful:
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
If you still cannot authorize your computer, please include a screen shot of any error received, as well as any additional details about the error itself.
Thank you for contacting the iTunes Store.
Have a great day!
Sincerely,
C
iTunes Store Customer Support
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/
I work from Tuesday-Saturday, 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM CST.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to assist you.
Details:
I am trying to authorize my new computer. I do not see AUTHORIZE MY COMPUTER anywhere. I see COMPUTER AUTHORIZATIONS, but not an option to authorize.

There's a couple of ways to get through to the authorisation controls in the 11.0.x versions.
The control is still in the Store menu, but first (if you're using iTunes versions 11.0.x) you might need to bring up the menu bar to see the Store menu.
If you're using 11.0.x, click on the wee boxy icon up in the top-left corner of your iTunes to see the "Show Menu Bar" control, as per the following screenshot:
Then you'll find the control in the Store menu:
Alternatively, if you don't want to bring up the menu bar, it's still possible to get into the authorise controls via nested menus accessible from the wee boxy icon. Here's a screenshot of where to find them:

HT1420 I am unable to authorize another computer. When I go to the "store" I can't find a place to authorize a second computer

I have a sony ipod and I am unable to authorize another computer to the itunes store. When I go to the store I cannot find the prompt to "authorize a computer"
Where should I be looking? I have windows 8 on my computer

You don't have any menubars at the top of your computer's iTunes ? I still see them on my Mac on iTunes 11 :
If you are on Windows then press the 'alt' key and the menus should appear (alt-s to open the Store menu)

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