HT201363 My computer crashed, trying to sync my Iphone back to Itunes library it wipe my phone cleean, but I also have Ipod trying to syc it to my library with out losing everthing?

any advise on how to get my music from my ipod to my Itunes library? My computer crashed!

Hi tharold,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If the music on your iPod or iPhone was purchased from the iTunes Store, you can transfer the purchases to your iTunes library.
This article goes over the options available for transfering content from an iPod or iOS device to a computer:
iTunes: Transferring media from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1209
You can transfer media using these methods:
Media type
Transfer method
Music purchased from the iTunes Store
Transfer your media through iTunes.
Download your media through iTunes in the Cloud1.
Download your media through iTunes Match2.
Music imported from a CD or other source
iTunes can't transfer this media back to your computer.
Back up your iTunes library or useiTunes Match2.
Best Regards
Jeremy

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