Itunes with 2 users

I own a ipod that I have been using with no problems.
However, today got a iphone 5c. I plugged it into my computer and the wifes new phone came up under my name. Is it possible that she can have her account and I have mine but on the same computer?

Hi senorkevin,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I understand you have multiple devices you would like to use on the same computer. The attached article is a fantastic resource for this situation.
How to use multiple iPhone, iPad, or iPod devices with one computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1495
Have a great day,
Joe

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HT3819 how can i share itunes with users on the same computer?

My husband and I both have separate user profiles on our Mac. Is there a way we can access all the music files from our itunes between the two profiles?

I puzzled this out a while back. Lets see if i can at least point you in the right direction.
From the Admin account open System Prefrences>Sharing
on the left there is a check box for "file Sharing" check this box.
to the right you can add folders, add "iTunes Media"
then you can add Users. add the users that can share that folder.
then open the other account that wants to share that folder.
open their iTunes>Prefrences>Advanced. Uncheck the box that says "Copy files to iTunes Media folder when adding to library"
then open Finder and the shared iTunes Media folder should be on the left... (fingers crossed)
the only problem is that any time you add media to the admin account, you have to go into the other account and add it to that itunes.
hassle, but it's what i do.
Good Luck

How do i share iTunes with my wifes user account?

I decided to buy an IMac and although im not entirely useless with it, im really struggling to resist the temptation to put it back in the box.
the 2 main problems are our ITunes account and our contracts.
both myself and my wife now have each others contacts on our phones.
i have set up my wife a separate user account, however I cannot work out how to share iTunes with her.
I have set her up a separate icloud account and now she has no contacts whatsoever.
is there any support that could log onto the system and correct a few things here as im running out of ideas.
thanks in advance.

You have to turn on Sharing and then Authenticate Sharing on the other devices. You can have up to 5.

Hello there - how can I share my iTunes library between two users on the same computer? I put the library in a shared folder between both and have selected this library on both as well, but when I update iTunes with music etc it only appears on one?

Hello there - how can I share my iTunes library between two users on the same computer? I put the library in a shared folder between both and have selected this library on both as well, but when I update iTunes with music etc it only appears on one?

Thank you Joe - I tried this but it's only showing a teensy amount of music - the stuff on the second users account as opposed to the giagntic library on the 'main' account. I actually went to a Genius Bar and they said that apple doesn't really want you to share music between accounts - parents don't want to hear their kids music etc. Which seemed strange, but it might be the case sadly Thanks anyway!

How do I share iTunes with multiple users on Mac mini?

How do I share iTunes with multiple users on Mac mini?

You have to turn on Sharing and then Authenticate Sharing on the other devices. You can have up to 5.

I am using Windows 8 with iTunes. How do I manage iTunes with two different Windows User Accounts?

I have recently bought a laptop running Windows 8 and downloaded iTunes. I subscribe to iTunes Match and have a large amount of purchased music and imported CDs, along with some films purchased from iTunes.
I have downloaded all of the music and the films to the laptop using iTunes Match when logged in under my User Account in Windows 8. However, when we switch to my girlfriend's User Account, she can load up iTunes but all the music and films have the cloud symbol on them indicating that they need to be downloaded
Is is necessary to download everything to the computer twice (I can't really believe this is the answer) or are we missing something in terms of using iTunes with two different User Accounts?
Thank you.

Step 1
Create a new user account on your device. For Mac users, choose “System Preferences” from the Apple Menu and navigate to the “View” menu. Click on “Accounts” and select the “+” button to add a new user account to your machine. Edit the user information and grant any relevant privileges by following the on-screen prompts.
For Windows users, click on the Windows "Start" button, select “Control Panel” and choose “Add or Remove User Accounts.” A new window will open. Click “Create a New Account.” Name the account and set any relevant privileges by following the on-screen prompts.
Step 2
Sign in to the new user account you created.
Step 3
Open iTunes and click “Sign in.” Enter your Apple ID and password and log in.
Step 4
Download purchases through the iTunes store. All files related to these purchases are stored under the separate user account, thus separating both iTunes accounts and their libraries on the same computer.
Step 5
You can share music from both libraries by dragging your music library to a publicly accessible location on your computer. Click “Preferences” from the iTunes menu and deselect “Copy files to iTunes Media Library when adding to library file.” Add the shared folder to your library from the “File” menu.
Tip
Create more than one library from the same user account by deselecting “Copy files to iTunes Media Library when adding to library file” from the “Preferences” menu. Add the files you want to iTunes by dragging and dropping or by opening from the “File” menu and sync your device to that library. Quit iTunes after the sync and reopen iTunes while holding the "Shift" key in Windows or the "Option" key on a Mac.
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Using itunes with two users

How can my wife and I use iTunes on one pc with two separate i-devices? And how can she move her library to another computer?
Regards
Mike

iTunes: How to move [or copy] your music to a new computer [or another drive] - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
Quick answer if you let iTunes manage your music: Copy the entire iTunes folder (and in doing so all its subfolders and files) intact to the other drive. Start iTunes with the option (shift on Windows) key held down and guide it to the new location of the library.
iTunes: How to share music between different accounts on a single computer - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1203 - relocating iTunes' media folder to a shared area but leaving separate library files - extra tip at https://discussions.apple.com/message/17331189
Chris CA's instructions on sharing one iTunes music library between multiple user accounts - https://discussions.apple.com/message/8974074 - Multiple users using a single library file - similar post at: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3753008
Note that a device will not like being synced with multiple computers.

How do I use iTunes with new iPod

I have my own video iPod, and use iTunes without a problem.
However, I bought a refurbished iPod for a relative, and am now trying to download music onto this new iPod. When I go into my iTunes with the new iPod connected to my computer, I can't get the new iPod to show up on the task bar -- so I can't download music onto it.
Do I have to create a separate account for this new iPod, or somehow download iTunes again for this new iPod in order to get music onto it???
Thanks.

Using a second iPod is normally just a question of connecting it to your computer choosing how you want to update it and using your existing iTunes. You don't need a separate Windows account unless two users want to use the one computer and maintain separate libraries. You don't need two instances of iTunes for separate accounts. Have you had look at either of these troubleshooting pages?
iPod missing in My Computer and in iTunes
iTunes 7 for Windows doesn't recognize iPod

How to use my itunes with a new pc

how to use my itunes with a new pc?

These are two possible approaches that will normally work to move an existing library to a new computer.
Method 1
Backup the library with this User Tip.
Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content on it.
Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
Keep your backup up-to-date in future.
Method 2
Connect the two computers to the same network. Share your <User's Music> folder from the old computer and copy the entire iTunes library folder into the <User's Music> folder on the new one. Again, deauthorize the old computer if no longer required.
Both methods should give the new computer a working clone of the library that was on the old one. As far as iTunes is concerned this is still the "home" library for your devices so you shouldn't have any issues with iTunes wanting to erase and reload.
I'd recommend method 1 since it establishes an ongoing backup for your library.
If you have an iOS device that syncs with contact & calendar data on your computer you should migrate this information too. If that isn't possible create a dummy entry of each type in your new profile and iTunes should offer to merge the existing data from the device into the computer, otherwise the danger is that it will wipe the information from the device.
If your media folder has been split out from the main iTunes folder you may need to do some preparatory work to make it easier to move. See make a split library portable.
Should you be in the unfortunate position where you are no longer able to access your original library, or a backup of it, then see Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device for advice on how to set up your devices with a new library with the maximum preservation of data. If you don't have any Apple devices then see HT2519 - Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store.
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Can my wife use her iPad to get access to my music via iTunes Match and still retain her iTunes store user id?

my wife has a new iPad and iPad Store user ID. I have a seperate iTunes store user id and subscribe to iTunes Match. All my music is now in the "cloud". Can my wife get access to my music via match and still retain her iTunes store user id?
The only way I seem to be able to get Match to work on her iPad is if she uses both my iCloud user ID and my iStore user ID.

Essentially I have the same problem. My spouse and I have a shared music collection on 1 computer. We've used different id's for our various devices for years. Currently we both use iPad minis iPhones and AppleTV. I have iTunes Match on my account. Recently we haven't been able to access songs bought or downloaded by the other id. iTunes says that the computer is associated with another id. In fact we have 1 song that didn't finish downloading when an album was bought on my spouses account while the rest of the album is there. My suspicion is that I will need to go down to a shared id when we buy our new MacBook Pro for Boxing Day. But, if we do that are we able to have separate calendars and passbooks and other features? Is there another option? I'm willing to stop using iTunes Match if necessary.

HT201210 I tried to do an update to the Ios 5 but it failed tried to restore my iphone however all im left with is an image of itunes with a usb connector please help as my phone will no longer work!!

Hi I tried to do an update on my Iphone 4 hardware but it failed (dont knoyw why) I followed instructions to restore my Iphone unfortunatel all im left with is an image of itunes with a usb and a dead phone can someone help???

Hey, I aggree with Tempelton for the most part, but if you are an advanced user on the computer on the phone, there is one thing you can try. There is a program called RecBoot, which might help you, and here is a page that might help you. http://jaxov.com/2010/05/recboot-iphone-recovery-mode/ If you are not an advanced user, I would NOT recomend using RecBoot, and just proceeding with the restore. A little consolation could be that you probably had Photo Stream on, and you might have been backing up to iCloud, which should mean you'll have some stuff after the resote. Sorry this happened!

HT5704 after updating to ios 6.1.3 seems my factory unlocked 3gs is not working, i cant even restore..the message displayed is "itunes software update server cannot be contacted" 'm using latest itunes with winows xp system...........please please help me

after updating to ios 6.1.3 seems my factory unlocked 3gs is not working, i cant even restore..the message displayed is "itunes software update server cannot be contacted" 'm using latest itunes with winows xp system...........please please help me

There is no such thing as a "Factory Unlocked iPhone "
They are either locked to a carrier who may at some stage offer unlocking
or sold direct to a user by Apple (from their own Stores or online .)
Those iPhones are NOT locked
Where did you get your iPhone
If from Apple try this
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

How do I install itunes with Windows 7?

how do I install itunes with Windows 7? I always get a Windows Installer error or administrator error __

Have tried: download but do not install iTunes, then turn off virus protection and firewall, restart computer, login as admin, then run the iTunes insallation. After it installs, restart virus protection and firewall and logout and back in as standard user.
Windows leaves installers running or still resident which conflict with the iTunes installer.

Can't import audio CD into iTunes with Vista

I can't import audio CDs into iTunes with my new Dell 531 Vista computer. The songs seem to import, but only small (~50K) files are created, which don't play. Also, I cant play audio CDs using iTunes. CDs do play using Windows Media Player. The DVD/CD drive seems to work fine in all other applications.
I have tried the "device filter" regedit fix, but no luck. Anyone else have this problem?
Here are my diagnostics details:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Edition (Build 6000)
Dell Inc. Inspiron 531
iTunes 7.4.1.2
CD Driver 2.0.6.1
CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.2
LowerFilters: DRVMCDB (1.0.0.1), DLACDBHM (1.0.0.1),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.6.1),
Current user is not an administrator.
Video Display Information:
NVIDIA, NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE
Connected Device Information:
Disk drive, WDC WD25 00JS-75NCB3 SCSI Disk Device, Bus Number 0, Target Id 0, LUN 0
CD-ROM Drive, HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GSA-H31N SCSI CdRom Device, Bus Number 1, Target Id 1, LUN 0
E: HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GSA-H31N, Rev B109
Audio CD in drive.
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Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 05:00:02
Track 3, start time 08:39:55
Track 4, start time 14:39:25
Track 5, start time 18:34:10
Track 6, start time 21:43:22
Track 7, start time 24:56:42
Track 8, start time 27:54:72
Track 9, start time 33:03:52
Track 10, start time 37:55:00
Track 11, start time 43:59:72
Track 12, start time 46:46:22
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 8 10 16 40 48.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 8.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 8.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 8.

JohnAndKel,
That's odd because the CD reading test that the diagnostics runs didn't report an error. What happens if you select a song from the CD in iTunes and play directly from CD?
(Just a note, the filter trick doesn't do anything for CD import, just CD burn. iTunes doesn't use the Gear drivers for reading the CD.)

Im getting error 2 when tryig to download ITUNES with windows 7, you know what i can do?

Im getting error 2 when tryig to download ITUNES with windows 7, you know what i can do?

For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down the page in case one of them applies.
Your library should be unaffected by these steps but there is backup and recovery advice elsewhere in the user tip.
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