I cannot seem to authorize my computer on iTunes.

I have googled it and looked on the apple help list and all websites say that there should be a "authorize this computer" link or an "advanced" link if the computer is a little older. I can't for the life of me find it!! Help?!

Open iTunes, select Store from the left sidebar. Select Authorize This Computer from the Store menu.

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HT1420 I Cannot find the "authorize this computer" on my iTunes store menu

I cannot find the 'authorize this computer' option in the itunes store menu.....

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iTunes 11 for Windows has the menu bar hidden. To show it, hold the Alt key and choose the Store menu (on the menu bar) > Authorize this Computer

When i try and authorize my computer with itunes it says the itunes store is temporarily unavailable

when i try and authorize my computer with itunes it says the itunes store is temporarily unavailable

Hello Alark26,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
If you're continuing to receive the error where you cannot connect to the iTunes Store, I'd like you to please follow the directions outlined below.
Troubleshoot issues in Windows
If you haven't been able to connect to the iTunes Store for more than a day (and other customers on our discussion boards aren't experiencing similar issues) a software or Internet service provider (ISP) configuration issue may be blocking your access to the iTunes Store. Find out which ports and servers need to be allowed for iTunes Store access.
Update iTunes to the latest version.
If iTunes Store appears empty and only displays the message iTunes Store, follow these steps.
Try the steps to troubleshoot iTunes Store connectivity in Windows.
As with all firewalls not manufactured by Apple, you may need to configure Windows Firewall to allow iTunes to access the iTunes Store. Follow these steps for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.
Try disabling any proxies built-in to Windows. You should avoid proxies because they can cause issues.
If you're receiving a specific error message, follow these steps.
If the issue still persists, contact your Internet service provider and confirm that these ports and serversare enabled over your network.
Note: The hosts file may be blocking the iTunes Store.
Microsoft's article How do I reset the hosts file back to the default? has instructions and a FixIt to have Windows try to reset the hosts defaults for you.
Note: Some workplaces may put internal resources in the hosts file and may block iTunes Store. The FixIt doesn't work for Windows 8.
To create a copy of your hosts file and replace it with an empty hosts file, follow the instructions below:
You can find the hosts file at: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC.
Select the hosts file. There should now be a duplicate of the hosts file named "Copy of hosts" (Windows XP) or "hosts-copy" (Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8).
Drag the original hosts file to your desktop.
Right-click the duplicate file and choose Open. You may be prompted to choose the program you want to use to open this file. Double-click Notepad.
When Notepad opens, choose Edit > Select All.
Choose Edit > Delete.
Choose File > Save.
Close Notepad.
Right-click the duplicate file, and choose Rename.
Type "hosts" (without quotation marks) and press Enter.
Restart your computer and try connecting to the iTunes Store.
If you still can't connect to the iTunes Store, your security software or firewall may be blocking the ability of iTunes to communicate with the Internet. Learn how to resolve security software issues.
Learn more
If the steps above didn't resolve your issue, be sure that your specific alert isn't listed as a possible iTunes Store error. Then, if your issue is still unresolved, follow these steps.
Can't connect to the iTunes Store - Apple Support
Take care,
Alex H.

Unable to authorize This Computer for iTunes

About 8 months ago I installed iTunes on one of my desktops (Windows) and setup the store access and actually purchased the OS update for my iTouch. Yesterday I purchased an iPad for my wife and started to set it up on her laptop. I've installed iTunes 9.1 and attempted to "Authorize This Computer" for iTunes purchases, I also attempted to do this on my laptop (both are running Win7 x64). Per the iTunes screen an email was sent to my account but I never receive it. Prior to the attempt to authorize the two computers from my wife's laptop I issued a request to reset my password. This email I received and reset the password. I then received a confirmation email that the password was reset.
Why cannot I receive the emails to authorize my two laptops?

In the iTunes window click on Store > Authorize This Computer
In the "Authorize This Computer" I enter my email and password, click on the "Authorize" button.
A new window pops up title "You have not verified your account", Click OK to review the instructions on how to verify your account.
I click on the OK button and then the iTunes main window informs me that an email as been sent to my account and it displays my email address.
I never receive the email and I have zero idea what to do at this point.
The link you provided is about "Authorizing a computer allows you to manage which computers can play music, videos, audiobooks, or other content purchased from the iTunes Store" - This sounds like what I want to do but I cannot authorize either my computer or my wife's computer. At this point nether of us have or can purchase anything using my iTunes account.
At this point I'm totally confused and upset and very close to returning the **** iPad. I thought this was going to be a simple process but it is turning into a can of worms.
What I'm attempting to do is have one iTunes store account where either myself or my wife can purchase.

I need to authorize my computer in itunes but the option is not there under store.

I need to authorize my computer in itunes but the option is not there under store. Are there any suggestions on how to find this? Thanks

"I see on the side it says store but under that it only says itunes store and purchased."
NOT on the side.
On the top of your computer screen. Look at the very,very top of your computer screen. Next to File Edit View Control Store Window Help

I cant authorize my computer to itunes help?

i cant authorize my computer to itunes help?

Check in your Store menu at the top of your iTunes:

I want to authorize my computer on itunes for iphone and itunes tells me: An unknown error occurred (-50)

I want to authorize my computer on itunes for iphone and itunes tells me: An unknown error occurred (-50)

Try Here > http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1583
And See this Discussion...
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4204776?start=0&tstart=0

If i authorize a computer for itunes match the unauthorize it will i lose the music from that computer

if i authorize a computer for itunes match the unauthorize it will i lose the music from that computer

Music is not included in iOS backups

Which store do you go to, to authorize your computer for itunes!?!?!?!? o.O

Hi... look i am having SO much trouble! I can't figure which store you go to to authorize your computer for itunes purchases! Help please!

As you appear to be in Canada, you would want to log on to the Canadian iTunes Store. Do you already have an iTunes Store account? If you have purchases, I'm guessing you do.
I'm not entirely sure what your actual problem is. Is there a particular error message you're getting? What, exactly, is happening. The more details you give, the better the answers you'll get.
Best of luck.

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.

Everytime I authorize my computer on itunes it says okay your computer is now authorized then after I click okay it tells me I need to authorize it again how can I fix this?

Everytime I authorize my computer on itunes it says okay your computer is now authorized then after I click okay it tells me I need to authorize it again how can I fix this?

iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases

I cannot find the "authorize this computer" button in the itunes store. help?

i cannot find it anywhere

I had the same problem as wll untill I notice the small box in the upper right hand corner half gray and half white with an arrow beside it ... if you click on it in you can "Show Menu Bar" ... then you get the described list of items
File Edit View Controls Store Help
Click on Store - the Authorize This Computer.
you are allowed upto 5 devices ...
Hope this helps someone else.
Cheers

HT1420 i cannot find the authorize this computer option where is it?

i cannot find it!

If the computer's running Mac OS X, move the cursor to the very top of the computer's screen, click on Store, and choose Authorize this Computer.
If the computer's 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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Cant seem to authorize my computer to play a purchased song from itunes.

I purchased a song from itunes today and after it downloaded I was unable play it after being told my computer was not authorized to play the song. After going through the steps to "authorize the computer" I was told it is already authorized. Thinking I was then going to be able to play the song, I was once again being told that my comuter was not authorized. Can't figure out why or how to fix this problem. Help?!

I read in another thread that there was some bug with authorizations. An apparent solution is to try and download the free Single of the Week and play it. It's worth trying:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/7025773#7025773

TS1277 I cannot find the "authorize this computer" prompt anywhere? Please help me

I cannot find the "authorise this computer" prompt anywhere? The instructions say to open itunes and go to "authorise this computer". I have icloud and an Iphone4. Everything i have downloaded to the imac, has shown up on the iphone. But recently i have bought some music on the iphone, and it will not show up on the imac. I dont get it? all the pics i take on the iphone show up on the imac.

That sounds like you are looking at the Mac App Store, not iTunes - in iTunes (you don't need to authorise your account in the Mac App Store, you don't download or play music, films etc from there) you should have similar to :

I cannot seem to authorize my computer on iTunes.

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