Managing multiple ipods on my laptop

My daughters got ipods for the first time. How do I set it up on itunes so that they can manage their own music files/folders, and that their ipods do not automatically try to sync with my music library every time they connect the ipods to the laptop? Thanks!

[_*How to use multiple iPods with one computer*_|http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1495]
i would recommend *method one* !
JGG

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  • HT1351 how do I manage multiple iPods (mine and my children's) on one computer?

    Hi--my children recieved iPODs for Christmas and now I'm faced with managing 3 iPODs on my laptop.  How do I keep the accounts/playlists/syncs separate?
    Thanks

    The Apple support document How to use multiple iPods with one computer suggests a number of ways for managing the media content. I use method two (Sync with selected playlists) with a slight twist. Rather than regular playlists I set the grouping field to indicate which users should receive which tracks and create smart playlists based on the content of this field.
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    "Alice's Tracks" is "Grouping contains Alice" + "Kind contains audio"
    "Bob's Videos" is "Grouping contains Bob" + "Kind does not contain audio"
    Tracks that both Alice & Bob want on their iPods have the grouping set to "Alice/Bob"
    etc.
    I currently manage our family's five iDevices using this system, each getting a different selection to suit their tastes and the capacity of their device. An advantage of using the grouping field is that it is stored in file tags (for non-wav audio files anyway) so that it is relatively easy to recreate the playlists should the iTunes library get trashed and need rebuilding. Also useful if you move files about manually as playlist membership is preserved when you delete & re-import the tracks.
    tt2

  • Managing multiple iPods from one computer

    The existing posts re: managing multiple iPods/iTunes accounts from one computer don't seem to address my question. I have been sharing my iPod with the family, and want to get my son his own for his birthday. Can I manage both iPods from the same computer? Does the iTunes software have the ability to "recognize" which iPod unit is attached? I'm dying to get his music out of my iPod ...

    Can I manage both iPods from the same computer?
    Yes.
    I'm dying to get his music out of my iPod ...
    Create new playlist and put the music you want in it.
    Open iTunes prefs -> iPod and select Automatically update only selected playlists and pick this new playlist.

  • What is the best way to manage multiple ipods using the same itunes?

    Hi Everyone
    i am trying to manage three different ipods through the one Itunes, all with very different tastes, not sure if I am doing it the best or easiest way so does anybody have a simple solution on what you're supposed to do, to keep it all simple!
    Cheers
    Liv

    If you have created a new Windows user account you need to log out and then log back in with your original user name. By default each Windows profile will have an independent iTunes library.
    If instead you managed to create a new library within the same profile. click the icon to start iTunes and immediately press and hold down the shift key, keep holding until asked to create or choose a library. Click Choose and navigte back to your original which should be at <User's Music>\iTunes.
    Your question as posed was:
    What is the best way to manage multiple iPods using the same iTunes {library}?
    in which case Selected Playlists is probably the best approach. Simply create a playlist for each device, Alice's iPod, Bob's iPhone etc. and sync the device with the appropriate list.
    tt2

  • Managing Multiple iPods on One Computer

    Can I manage three iPods on one computer? One is an iPod Mini and two are Fifth Generation 80 GB iPods, so I need to be able to have at least two different music libraries due to memory space. (Three would be preferable.) Does anyone know if this is possible? Thank you!
    Dell Desktop   Windows XP  

    If you are adding a second or more iPod for your own use, just connect the new iPod to your computer and follow the on screen instructions. It will update from your existing library. Depending on the size of your library and the type of iPod you choose you can have it update all songs and playlists, selected playlists only or you can manage it manually.
    If the iPods belong to different people, there are basically two ways of using multiple iPods on a computer and these involve:
    a) Sharing a single iTunes library and or user account.
    b) Creating multiple user accounts and having separate libraries.
    Sharing a Library and/or User Account
    If you want to share the one library, you can set either or all of the iPods so that they only get updated with only certain playlists (you can update from more than one if you wish):
    Loading songs onto iPod automatically - Windows
    Choosing the update option "Sync Music - Selected playlists" allows you to create a playlist specifically for the iPod and drag the tracks you want into it. If you tire of the list and want to change it, you just add or remove the songs you don't want. The ones you take out out remain in the library to be used some other time if you choose. You can read more about playlists at these links:
    iTunes: Creating playlists of your favorite songs
    How to create a Smart Playlist with iTunes
    Or you can choose to update any or all of the iPods manually and just drag whatever content you want to them: Managing content manually on iPod
    Loading the iPod shuffle differs slightly but it can still be used with the others, for details have a look at this page:
    Loading songs onto iPod shuffle - Windows
    It's also possible to have multiple libraries in a single account. To create or access a second (or more) library, hold down the Option key (or Shift key in Windows) when launching iTunes 7. In the resulting dialogue you will get the option to create a new library or navigate to the other Library.
    Note: You can only have one Library open at a time and iTunes will default to the last library opened if you don't use the keyboard command to choose one. This can prove tricky when using multiple iPods, if you don't use the keyboard command you can risk syncing to the wrong library:
    Using multiple iTunes libraries -Windows
    Separate User Accounts
    Another option is to create a separate User account for each person on your PC or Mac. Different accounts by definition would give you completely separate libraries. Each account has it's own iTunes folder, Library and iTunes Music folder and you load it with CDs etc just as you did with your original one. The iPod can be set to update however the owner chooses, sync all, manual or sync specific playlists
    I don't use Windows so I can't give you a step by step on that one, however I can point you to another web page which should help you out if you need it. You can read about Windows user accounts here:
    Using Windows XP User Accounts

  • Syncing multiple Ipods to one laptop

    How do I sync my 3 kids Ipods with only one laptop? It seems unreasonable to have a unique laptop for every Ipod in the house. We have 5 Ipods total, with 2 laptops. I need to find a way to put songs on my kid's ipods without having to "erase" the content that's on there now. Thoughts?
    Thanks.
    Jim
    [email protected]

    I think Niel gave you the wrong link by accident, (multiple computers one iPod)
    Yyou need multiple iPods on one computer right?
    Here ya go! http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495

  • Managing multiple iPods using iTunes question

    My wife and I both have our own iPod Nano's. Of course, we don't always share the same taste in music. I know we can make our own playlists, but is there a way to customize iTunes so that it only puts her songs on her iPod and only puts my songs on my iPod.
    Also, is any solution someone posts good for a Mac or a PC - my wife's coworker who has a PC has asked the same question since she has multiple iPods at her home.

    For reference for future users that are reading this thread for help. I have tested this with our different iPods.
    There are 3 methods one can use at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432
    Method 2 will work in that you can create a playlist or playlists [in iTunes] and can select which playlists go to and show up on different iPods. However, please note when using Method 2 that you won't save any iPod space on any iPod as all the music from iTunes will still be placed on all the iPods. It is convenient in that you can have only your playlists show up on your iPod [or show up on different iPods as Playlists that go to each iPod can be selected for each iPod (when) inserted].
    This is complicated to explain, but when you select Sync Music to an iPod (which you'll want to do for all iPods since it's all about getting music to the iPod) you'll get to select which Playlists show up on individual iPods [that is currently connected to the computer] but in a nutshell all the music will be on all the iPods (the music is just hidden away from sight but still uses up the same amount of memory on each iPod).
    This makes my head hurt thinking about it. But you should avoid method 2 if you need to save space on a specific iPod. If you have plenty of space on all your iPods and only want to see different playlists on each of them, then method 2 is fine. My thinking is that method 2 is fine until your different iPods start to fill up with music, then you should go to method 1 or 3 at the link http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432
    I hope this didn't confuse anyone more than it's confused me and if what I've posted is incorrect, then someone please amend my post with clarification.

  • Managing multiple ipods with Itunes

    itunes won't let me copy songs from one library linked to a nano to a Video ipod whose library is on another computer

    Assuming that all iPods, music and libraries are yours the best bet would be to set the iPods to update manually. Also try this discussion string for other suggestions: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=322004. Please let us know if any of this helps.

  • Help syncing multiple Ipods

    I have several questions I need to get answered before I have a war on Christmas morning.
    1. I bought 2 kids new Ipods for Christmas which will be used on the same PC. How do I sync 2 Ipods on the same PC with out the chance of them deleting each others libraries?
    2. I bought the wife a new Ipod classic and Iphone so I get her old 2nd gen Ipod. How do I sync the new Ipod to her existing library which is on her own laptop? Then how do I keep her music on the old Ipod and sync it to my personal itunes without losing all my music on my laptop?
    Any and all help will be appreciated
    Dale

    There are basically two methods for managing multiple iPods on one computer. See here:
    Method 1 - Create different Windows users accounts for each iPod on this computer.
    Method 2 - Create a playlist in iTunes for each iPod.
    To make Method 2 work, connect one of your iPods, and click on it in the left-source panel.
    Under the "Music" tab, and set your option for a specific playlist(s) under the "Sync Music" option.
    Do the same with your other iPod; not connected at the same time as the other one, though.
    For more details on this matter, check out Apple's Support article about it:
    How to manage multiple iPods using one computer
    I hope that helps you.
    -Kylene

  • Help! syncing multiple ipods on same computer!

    i will soon have two different ipods syncing to the same computer. how can i keep libraries separate so that my brother's music doesn't show up on my ipod and my music doesn't get synced to his?
    iPod Video 30GB   Windows XP  

    There are basically two methods for managing multiple iPods on one computer. See here:
    Method 1 - Create different Windows users accounts for each iPod on this computer.
    Method 2 - Create a playlist in iTunes for each iPod.
    To make Method 2 work, connect one of your iPods, and click on it in the left-source panel.
    Under the "Music" tab, and set your option for a specific playlist(s) under the "Sync Music" option.
    Do the same with your other iPod; not connected at the same time as the other one, though.
    For more details on this matter, check out Apple's Support article about it:
    How to manage multiple iPods using one computer
    I hope that helps you.
    -Kylene

  • Multiple iPods, same computer....HELP

    I know this question has probably been answered, but I have tried other things and nothing works.
    I have Windows XP, and I have my own account on it and my own iPod(4th gen, click wheel) and my sister has her own account and her own mini iPod. Our music is shared in the shared music folder on the computer.
    Problem is, how do we use multiple iPods on the same computer. I am having trouble because whenever I/we plug in our iPod to the computer, it does not load to iTunes and instead just shows up as something in the E drive. How can I make it recognize each iPod individually without hassle?
    Also, is there a way to not have everyone log out to update my iPod? I get a prompt that says everyone must log out before accessing iTunes. Any help would be great...thanks!

    There are basically two methods for managing multiple iPods on one computer. See here:
    Method 1 - Create different Windows users accounts for each iPod on this computer.
    Method 2 - Create a playlist in iTunes for each iPod.
    To make Method 2 work, connect one of your iPods, and click on it in the left-source panel.
    Under the "Music" tab, and set your option for a specific playlist(s) under the "Sync Music" option.
    Do the same with your other iPod; not connected at the same time as the other one, though.
    For more details on this matter, check out Apple's Support article about it:
    How to manage multiple iPods using one computer
    I hope that helps you.
    -Kylene

  • How to use multiple iPods in iTunes??

    Had existing iPod touch and bought a second one, need to know how to setup in iTunes and have different libraries if possible

    Hello hog head,
    And welcome to Apple Discussions!
    You can create a second library by holding down the Shift key upon opening iTunes. From there, choose to create a new library. For more and information regarding using this method and others for managing multiple iPods with one computer, see this Apple support document.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495
    B-rock

  • Multiple ipod users

    there are 2 new ipod users in the house now, how do we keep the music seperate. i'm really lost!!! we connected both new ipods to the computer and cant figure out how to get music on them. also... how do we delete songs from a shuffle?

    There are basically two methods for managing multiple iPods with one computer. See them here:
    Method 1 - Create different Windows users accounts for each iPod on this computer.
    Method 2 - Create a playlist in iTunes for each iPod.
    To make Method 2 work, connect one of your iPods, and click on it in the left-source panel.
    Under the "Music" tab, and set your option for a specific playlist(s) under the "Sync Music" option.
    Do the same with your other iPod; not connected at the same time as the other one, though.
    For more details on this matter, check out Apple's Support article about it:
    How to manage multiple iPods using one computer
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    Connect your iPod to your computer.
    Click on its name in iTunes' left source panel when it gets recognized (after a few seconds).
    Click on the iPod music library, select a song, then click on "Delete" key, or drag the file to your Trash bin on your computer.
    If you're on automatic transfer option in iTunes, you'll need to remove the song from the playlist you're syncing to your shuffle, or just the whole library; depending on that you're currently set for.
    Then, re-sync the iPod again, and the song should be deleted on this sync.
    -Kylene

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    How to use multiple iPods with one computer
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432
    Managing content manually on iPod
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61148
    iPod: Frequently Asked Questions
    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60920
    Patrick

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