How to authorize my new computer for iTunes

how to authorize my new computer?

Hi
The process to activate a computer in itunes is similar for Mac and Windows.
On the Mac OS X start iTunes. Click on Store in the menu bar and choose authorize this computer.  In the text Field enter your apple id username and password and click ok. You should receive a message stating “Including this one you have authorized X computers out of your available 5”, Where X is the number of devices you have authorized with your apple ID.
Please note that you can authorize maximum 5 computers with the same apple id.
That means you can play the content you purchased with that Apple ID on up to 5 computers.
The detailed information regarding how to authorize/deauthorize can be found at :
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1420

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  • TS1389 i  cant authorize my new computer for itunes. os is windows 8. Any suggestions?

    I cant authorize my new computer for itunes. I have windows 8. Any suggestions?

    I am having issues as well. Did you figure it out

  • TS1277 I have Windows 8 and cannot authorize my new computer for iTunes.  Any ideas?  John

    I have a new laptop with Windows 8.  Cannot authorize computer with iTunes.  Help instructions are useable.    
    Any suggestions?
    John

    I am having issues as well. Did you figure it out

  • HT1420 How do I authorise my computer for iTunes when there is no "authorize this computer" or Advanced menu ?  When Apple say Store menu do they mean from the top of the store when logged in ?

    Where is the iTunes Store menu that has Authorize this Computer located and/or Advanced menu ? How do I authorise my computer for iTunes if I cannot find Authorize this Computer or Advanced menu ?  Thank you.

    It's done via the Store drop-down menu at the top of iTunes - if you are using iTunes 11 on a PC then pressing Alt-S should get the Store menu to appear e.g. (screenshot is from a Mac, but it should be similar on a PC) :

  • How to authorize a new PC in itunes?

    how to authorize a new PC in itunes?

    Authorization
    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.
    Also see, iTunes Store- Authorize or deauthorize your Mac or PC

  • I cannot authorize my new computer in iTunes because I hit the 5 device limit. However, I cannot deauthorize the old one because it's gone. I also cannot use the deauthorize all computers button because I did last year when I was replacing computers. Is t

    I cannot authorize my new computer in iTunes because I hit the 5 device limit. However, I cannot deauthorize the old one because it's gone. I also cannot use the deauthorize all computers button because I did last year when I was replacing computers. Is there any other way of deauthorizing computers that no longer exist?

    harishassan16 wrote:
    ... Is there any other way of deauthorizing computers that no longer exist?
    If you no longer have, or access to, the computer(s) you want to deauthorise,
    Log in to iTunes,  go to "view your account info" on the itunes store, deauthorise all five,
    (Please Note: this can only be done Once every 12 months)
    Then re-authorize your current Computer(s) one at a time..
    Authorise / Deauthorise About
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420
    harishassan16 wrote:
    ... I also cannot use the deauthorize all computers button because I did last year ...
    Contact iTunes Customer Service and request assistance
    Use this Link  >  Apple  Support  iTunes Store  Contact

  • I authorized a new computer for iTunes, plugged my phone into computer and now all of my songs in iTunes are not in my account and are missing from my phone.  Help!

    I authorized a new computer for iTunes, plugged my phone into computer and now all of my songs in iTunes are no longer in my account, on computer or in iphone  Help!

    Media is only where you put it.
    Did you copy or move the media from the old computer to the new computer?

  • I've tried all the suggested solutions to authorize my windows computer for itunes but nothing works. Is there an actual phone number I can call? Does anyone have a solution? Please spare me the "get a mac" rubbish.

    I have tried all the suggested solutions to authorize my windows computer for itunes. Is there a phone number I can call or what can I do? And please spare me the "buy a mac" comments.

    If you haven't already tried and seen these...
    Try this Discussion...
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4631735?tstart=0
    More Info here  >  About authorization and deauthorization
    If necessary Contact iTunes Customer Service and request assistance
    Use this Link  >  Apple  Support  iTunes Store  Contact

  • HT1351 lost ability to authorize a new computer for Ipod nano, how do i get it back?

    Had to buy a new harddrive and lost all my itune info. Went to Itune store as asked, clicked on my account as told to authorize this version of my computer.
    This computer was authorized with the old harddrive but I am getting a message that my Ipod is corrupted. I was told to authorize same but can't. I had a spot to deauthorized computers but none to authorize a new one. I think this is why I am not recognized now(??)

    See Here for full details   About authorization and deauthorization

  • TS1389 I have been trying to authorize my new computer for my itunes account for several days. When I type the correct log in and user name I receive the error message "The itunes store is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later."

    I want to access my songs, but Itunes won't let me. I continue to receive the same message.

    Jerome Colas
    Re: iTunes store temporarily unavailable? 
    Sep 30, 2013 8:46 AM (in response to abigail88)
    Here is how I solved it on my Macs as well as Windows.
    Here is for the Mac:
    - Quit iTunes
    - Go to Safari and open Safari preferences (in the Safari/Preferences menu)
    - Navigate to the privacy tab.
    - Choose to "Always" block cookies (you can change that back once the issue is solved)
    - Click "Details" below "Remove All Website Data"
    - Type apple.com in the search field
    - Select apple.com and click the remove button
    - Check that the apple.com line does not re-appear (it shouldn't, but if it ever does, quit and relaunch Safari and start over)
    - Quit Safari
    - Launch iTunes
    - Connect to your iTunes account
    - Smile :-)
    Here is for Windows 7 (must be similar for other Windows versions):
    - Quit iTunes (and Safari if you have it)
    - Openan Explorer window ("My Computer" for example)
    - Well hidden in the upper bar under "Organize" choose "Folder and search options"
    - In the "view" tab, make sure that "Show hidden files, folders and drives" is checked and click OK
    - Navigate to C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes\Cookies  or YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes\Cookies if that is easier
    - Delete everything in that folder
    - (I am not sure this is necessary) you might want to also trash items in the YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\Cookies folder
    - Launch iTunes
    - Connect to your iTunes account
    - Smile :-)
    Please tell me if that works for Mac and PC (I tried other things before those instructions so an extra step might have been involved)
    Jérôme.

  • TS1277 How do I download the audiobook I bought to my IPOD when it says my computer is not authorized and I do not know how to authorize this new computer

    How so I download the audiobook I bought when it says my new PC computer is not authorized?

    Open iTunes and from the Menu Bar select Store...
    From the Store menu, choose Authorize This Computer. (In earlier versions of iTunes, access this option from the Advanced menu).
    When prompted, enter your Apple ID and password, then click Authorize.
    See Here for full details...
    About authorization and deauthorization

  • HT2311 how to authorise a new iMac for iTunes

    Hi All, complete newbie to all things Apple.
    Just got a new iMac struggling a little with many things any advice would be very welcome ......before i go off the idea that a Mac was a good decision.
    Current Probs: 1. Cant find out how to authorise the new imac as a new device for playing itunes.
    2, Is installing windows 8 or 7 as a dual boot system, any down sides to this arrangement.
    3. Is icloud email a viable email client, ie. mass mailing, categories etc.
    4. All advice very very welcome
    Thanks

    On iTunes, find Store in the menu bar, you can authorise your computer from there using the Apple ID you wish to use for that.

  • HT1420 Can Not Authorize a new computer on iTunes

    Hi all,
    I have de-authorized two of the possible five devices on iTunes.  I am attampting to authorize a Dell Laptop computer, but it keeps telling me that I must deauthorize another device.   I have exited the program and re-opened it, but it made no difference.  Likewise, I've rebooted the system but still no change.  Any ideas??
    eugene222

    Open iTunes...  
    If you're using iTunes 11 click on the box icon in the top-left corner to see the " Show Menu Bar "  
    and from the Menu Bar select Store...
    From the Store menu, choose Authorize This Computer.
    When prompted, enter your Apple ID and password, then click Authorize.
    See Here for full details... About authorization and deauthorization

  • I can't seem to locate the Store menu in order to 'Authorize' my new laptop for iTunes.

    I need to Authorize my new laptop (Windows 8). I can't seem to locate the Store menu in which it's indicated I should find the Authorize function. Can anyone point direct me to it?
    Thanks!

    Hello dlmpsu85,
    The menu bar can be temporarirly shown by pressing and releasing the 'Alt' key on your keyboard. You can also have the menu bar shown permanently, the process for which is detailed in the following article.
    iTunes: Turning on iTunes menus in Windows 8 and 7
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5610
    Cheers,
    Allen

  • Can't find a way to authorize my new computer on iTunes

    I tried following the suggestions for authorizing a new computer, but I never find a way to click anything to authorize the computer I'm on. 

    See Here >  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1420

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