Itunes now says my iTouch is not authorized

Just went into iTunes to sync and t says computer not authorized, which it is. So I put in user name and password, and it says it already is (following this?), asks me to authorize again. A revolving door I can't get out of...
Any ideas?

If your system crashes or you reinstall your operating system without deauthorising iTunes first, even a single computer can use up your limit of 5 authorisations. Once you've reached your limit of 5 you have the option to deauthorise them all in one go from your iTunes Store account and start over again (just note that you can only use this option once a year). However you have said that you have only used 3 authorisations so far,is this correct? You'd have to authorise twice more to get the "Deauthorise All" option to appear: About iTunes Music Store Authorisation and Deauthorisation

Similar Messages

  • When i try to sync my iphone 5c to my itunes it says my computer is not authorized.  I've gone through the authorize steps and restarted my computer.  It says "already authorized," yet the phone still won't sync saying, "computer unauthorized."

    When i try to sync my iphone 5c to my itunes it says my computer is not authorized.  I've gone through the authorize steps and restarted my computer.  It says "already authorized," yet the phone still won't sync saying, "computer unauthorized."

    Click here and follow the instructions.
    (91121)

  • ITunes keeps saying a song is not authorized to play??

    I just bought an album on iTunes (same account I always use, the only one computer I have), and for some reason only ONE of the songs is telling me "This song is not authorized to play on your computer." I tried typing in my info to see if that would work, but it didn't, it said this computer is already authorized (which I already knew, because every other song on my iTunes plays, including all the other songs on this particular album). I followed all the tips on the support website for this particular issue and nothing worked. I also went into my account, deauthorized all the computers (my old computers that I don't have anymore were still on there), then reauthorized this one, and still no luck. How do I get this song to play?! So frustrating!

    Nevermind, I decided to delete the file and went to re-buy it. The store prompted me to download it for free since I had already purchased it, so I re-downloaded, and the new file is playing. Whew!

  • My iPhone wont let me download some apps that i have payed for on on my account; it says my iPhone is not authorized for this computer, but it is.

    My iPhone wont let me download some apps that i have payed for on on my account; it says my iPhone is not authorized for this computer, but it is.

    No, iTunes never says an iPhone is not authorized.
    This is occurring on a computer, correct?
    Is the computer authorized for the account the media or apps were acquired with?

  • Replaced logic board...iTunes now says "not authorized to play music"

    I had the logic board replaced in my Mac Book Pro, restored my 4GB iPod Mini, downloaded iTunes 7.4, and now, when I try to sync with the iPod, I get a message that says that I am not authorized to play any of the music on this computer. I've authorized the computer via Store-->Authorize Computer and have only 2 of 5 computers authorized. I'm wondering if iTunes is seeing my MacBook Pro as a new copmputer because it has a new logic board. I did not lose any hard disk content, so I'm wondering what else the problem could be. Anyone have any ideas on how to approach this? Any help is greatly appreciated.
    Thanks,
    Ethan

    I'm wondering if iTunes is seeing my MacBook Pro as a new copmputer because it has a new logic board.
    Almost certainly. Check out the customer service article.
    http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/store/authorization/

  • Hey! I downloaded a movie from itunes yesterday. I watched the beginning of it and now i wanna go on, but itunes says that it´s not authorized for this computer. But i watched it on this computer. So, what can i do? thanks!

    Hey! I downloaded a movie from itunes yesterday. I watched the beginning of it and now i wanna go on, but itunes says that it´s not authorized for this computer. But i watched it on this computer. So, what can i do? thanks!

    Log out of the iTunes Store on your device:
    Settings>iTunes & App Store...tap your Apple ID, then select "Sign Out"
    Reset your device:
    Device Reset (won't affect settings/data/music/apps/etc)
    1. Press and hold (& continue to hold) BOTH the Sleep/Wake button & the Home button.
    2. Continue to hold BOTH (ignoring any other messages that may show) until you see the Apple logo on the screen.
    3. Release BOTH buttons when you see the Apple logo and allow the device to boot normally.
    After the device has restarted, sign back in to the App Store as above.

  • I lost my hard drive and lost all my iTunes purchases, well now it keeps saying my computer is not authorized to make purchases. Help I'd like to get all my past purchases back and I want to know why I cannot make purchases now. I have money in my account

    I cannot make purchases, as well as it says my computer is not authorized to make purchases

    Open iTunes, select Authorize this computer from the Store menu.
    You may be able to recover from your iPod Touch with a third-party utility such as Phone to PC.

  • More than half of the songs I've downloaded recently will allow playback because it says my computer is not authorized.  When i authorize it, iTunes says my computer is already authorized.  But the song still won't play.  What gives?

    How does one fix the problem of iTunes saying my computer is not authorized to play songs I've recently purchased, even though I continue to sign in for authorization?  This is bullcrap.

    Okay, that sounds like the dodgy tracks have been getting damaged during the download.
    If your country's iTunes Store allows you to redownload purchased tracks, I'd delete your current copies of the dodgy tracks and try redownloading fresh copies. For instructions, see the following document:
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
    Otherwise, I'd report the problem to the iTunes Store.
    Log in to the Store. Click on "Account" in your Quick Links. When you're in your Account information screen, go down to Purchase History and click "See all".
    Find the items that are not playing properly. If you can't see "Report a Problem" next to the items, click the "Report a problem" button. Now click the "Report a Problem" links next to the items.

  • Itunes says my computer is not authorized to play songs on the nano.

    I connected my Nano( 2nd gen) synched it with my itunes and transferred some songs a few days ago.
    Today, I wanted to add some songs I missed but now Itunes is saying my computer isn't authorized to play songs on it. When I try to authorize it (the window pops up for my itunes store password) I get an error from the itunes store. Specifically it says unknown error (-42408).
    What does it mean and how do I make it stop?

    Hello Sesquipedelianne,
    And welcome to Apple Discussions!
    Have you upgraded to the latest version of iTunes? This error message was common for people who were just upgrading to version 9, but it was resolved as of 9.1.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3258
    Otherwise, if that is not the case, you might find a few more possible solutions in this older thread.
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2321090&tstart=0
    Hope this helps.
    B-rock

  • Cannot home share the game app purchased at iTunes store. Home sharing music works. Home sharing books works. But, when I try to copy the game app, it says my computer is not authorized. What am I doing wrong?

    Cannot home share the game app purchased at iTunes store. Home sharing music works. Home sharing books works. But, when I try to copy the game app, it says my computer is not authorized. What am I doing wrong?

    I've been struggling with a similar issue myself and just figured it out.  Some of my content had been purchased with an older Apple ID that I don't use any more.  When I authorized my second computer, I only authorized it for my new Apple ID, not my old one.  When I tried to copy my library to the new computer, many songs, apps, etc. reported the error "could not be copied because this computer is not authorized".  It drove me crazy because I knew the computer was authorized and much of my library came over just fine.
    Finally I selected some of the problem items, selected "Get Info" from the menus, and saw that they were all purchased by my old Apple ID.  I then authorized my old Apple ID on my new computer, and all of my files are copying correctly now.
    Would be great if the message said something like "...because this computer is not authorized for Apple ID [email protected]"

  • After getting a new desktop I downloaded iTunes and authorized my new computer and then de-authorized my old one,  When I try to update my 5S it says my phone is not authorized and list my wifes email address as the account holder and not mine.  How

    After getting a new desktop I downloaded iTunes and authorized my new computer and then de-authorized my old one,  When I try to update my 5S it says my phone is not authorized and list my wifes email address as the account holder and not mine.  How do I correct this. I am using Windows 8.1 .  My wife has never had an iTuunes account

    Hello Lakesidetom,
    It sounds as though you are experiencing an issue with an Apple ID and authorizations. Based on your post, it sounds like you are familiar with the authorizing and deauthorizing process. The Apple ID in question (your wife's email) may be originating from the iPhone you are attempting to update. Is it possible that your wife created an Apple ID or iCloud account which is signed in on that iPhone? Below, I have included links to some resources that may help you determine if your wife has created an Apple ID:
    How to find your Apple ID - Apple Support
    Use these steps if you forgot your Apple ID or aren't sure that you have one.
    Apple - My Apple ID
    If you can't remember your Apple ID, just provide us with some information and we'll find it for you. Then we'll help you reset your password.
    Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
    Cheers,
    Bobby_D

  • I purchased a song on itunes and when I play it, it says my computer is not authorized. A window pops to authorize my computer so I type in my account info and hit authorize. After that a window pops up saying it is already authorize but still won't play.

    I purchased a song on itunes and when I play it, it says my computer is not authorized. A window pops to authorize my computer so I type in my account info and hit authorize. After that a window pops up saying it is already authorized but still won't play. None of this happens with any other songs on my itunes. I would just purchase the song again but I can't because every time I try to purchase it, the song says "play" next to it instead of "buy." When I hit play no music plays it just goes back to saying my computer is not authorized so I authorize it and it says it is already authorized then I click it again and it says my computer is not authorized. It's a never ending annoying circle. How can I get the song to play?

    If you live in a Region that allows re-downloading Music...
    Delete the Song(s) and re-download...
    See Here  >  Download Past Purchases  >  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
    If not... Contact iTunes Customer Service  >  Apple  Support  iTunes Store  Contact Us

  • My iPhone won't sync to my iTunes because it says my computer is not authorized. When i do authorize it, it claims to already be authorized. When i re-sync my phone it says it is unauthorized. Any help?

    my iPhone won't sync to my iTunes because it says my computer is not authorized. When i do authorize it, it claims to already be authorized. When i re-sync my phone it says it is unauthorized. Any help?

    Hello katey1717
    If you are getting the repeated prompts of asking to authorize your Apple ID, then check out the article below to resolve the issue. Make sure that you go through and remove the SC Info folder and try to authorizer again as that resolved it for me when I had that issue.  
    iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1389
    Regards,
    -Norm G. 

  • Itunes says my computer is not authorized to play videos

    I know this is a problem that Apple is aware of. I have tried several ways and I cannot get my iMac to play the videos I have purchased. I get an error message saying the computer is not authorized, but when I try to authorize it I get a message telling me it already is authorized. I think the only thing I haven't tried is going into the Terminal and following the instructions Apple gives, but I am not comfortable doing that as I know I can mess up the computer if I do it wrong. iTunes will play my music but not my TV shows.

    Hello calliesmom
    Try deleting the SC info folder in the article below and the Authorize your account again that way you are not doing anything in terminal that would make you feel uncomfortable
    iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1389
    Regards,
    -Norm G.

  • Can't play purchased album because itunes says my computer is not authorized, but it is?

    purchased an album yesterday and can only play 3 tracks off of it. the others, i am prompted to log in before playing them, saying my computer is not authorized to play the file. then, when i log in, i am told this computer is already authorized. so i go try to play the track and i am prompted to log in because my computer is not authorized...
    talk about a headache!
    running windows 7, itunes 10.
    i've disabled windows firewall and all antivirus software.
    only have one pc and only have one itunes account.
    ANY help would be appreciated. thanks in advance.

    iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases

Maybe you are looking for