Setting up two seperate itunes accounts on one computer

I just bought my mom an ipad. How do I set up an itunes account for her on my mac where I already have one for myself? We do not necessarily read the same books or listen the same music, so I'd like them seperate, yet on my computer. A person told me "just make a new acount"... ok, but I don't see where that new account option is?!

Just for clarification, Niel's directions set up a new user account on the computer with its own iTunes library, not an iTunes "account" as such. "Account" is a misnomer. iTunes itself doesn't have accounts on the computer (yes, the store has accounts but that isn't on your computer). You can create multiple libraries with collections of media under one computer user account but this can be tricky to manage and you may be best off creating a user account for your mother with her own iTunes collection in that. It is possible to share things on the computer.
iTunes: How to share music between different accounts on a single computer - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1203

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How do I get my music from my account on old computer to new computer? And how do I have two seperate itunes accounts on one computer?

I had my music on my itunes on my old computer (pc), and need to move it to my husband's computer. My husband and I both have iphones and want to keep using our seperate itunes accounts on one computer, as we both have our own media set up on our accounts. I had burned my music from the old computer onto discs and imported onto the new one...works in the library but I can't put them into playlists, which means I can't put the music on my iphone. As for using two seperate accounts on one computer, it was suggested to me to make another profile on windows (vista), and use the second account on that profile. I did that and have had such a frustrating time trying to get this to work. I don't know if I've done something wrong, but it's just headache after headache. Somehow my apps even ended up on my husband's account? Also, how can we share music between our profiles? It seems ridiculous that we should have to buy an album twice just because we have to different accounts. I would be willing to create a third joint account with my husband, but only if we can still have our own music, apps, etc, and can somehow transfer the music we have to this new account...if possible. Suggestions please???? I'm so close to pulling out my hair over this!!!

You'll need to copy the music currently on your iPod to your new PC and into iTunes first before you can sync it to the new iPod.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2452022?start=0&tstart=0
B-rock

How do you use two seperate iTunes accounts on one computer?

My wife and I have seperate iTunes accounts and content. We both have an iPod and iPhone. We purchased a new Macbook Pro because our other computers were fried. How do we both use the same computer to access our own iTunes accounts and sync our own iPhone and iPod to it to update our respective toys? I have already transferred all my content to the new laptop and am able to sync my iPhone and iPod. Now I just need to figure out how to get my wife's content on this new laptop so she can sync her iPhone and iPod. Does anyone know how to do this? I assume this is a common request.

one option would be to create a separate user account for your wife. click here to learn "how to share music between different accounts on a single computer"
another option would be to authorize iTunes to use/play content purchased with both your iTunes accounts.that's basically very easy. all you have to do is +log out+ of one account (click on the account name in the Store window and select +sign out+ from the pop-up dialog) and into the other, and then they will both be authorized. (be sure to just *log out*, not de-authorize ).
JGG

I bought my daughter an ipod. Can I have two seperate itunes libraries on one computer? If so, how do I set this up?

I bought my duaghter an ipod. Can I have two seperate itunes libraries on one computer? If so, how do I set this up?

I followed these instructions & have created a new library file. However, all my music now appears in the new library as well as my own. (I bought my daughter an ipod nano for christmas & want to separate itunes libraries on one computer). How can this be so difficult?

How do I set up two separate iTunes accounts on one MacBook Pro in order to manage the wife's iPhone and my iPhone? Can this be done?

How do I set up two separate iTunes accounts on one MacBook Pro in order to manage the wife's iPhone and my iPhone (with separate info on each of course) ? Can this be done? A little step by step would be greatly appreciated; just short step by step though, I can follow fairly well.
Kindest Regards,
Phil T.

You would each need to use your own user account on the Mac, you can do this at system preferences > users & groups.

Can I use two different itune accounts on one computer?

Can I use two different itune accounts on one computer?

1. Give her a separate user account on your computer. If you have a backup copy of the library, you can restore it.
2. If you encounter a 90-day waiting period, click here and ask the iTunes Store staff if they'll remove it.
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Setting up 2 ipods/itunes accounts on one computer

I have an ipod and an itunes account. My friend recently received an ipod, but her computer is dead and will not be getting a new one for a while. Can she use my computer to set up a SEPERATE itunes? I am sure she can not use my music and such, and that is fine. She just needs a computer to use her ipod. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

*Can she use my computer to set up a SEPERATE itunes?*
Set up a new Windows User account on your PC for your friend. 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. You can read about Windows user accounts here:
Using Windows XP User Accounts
Create A New User Account In Vista

HT1202 hi im trying to link my itunes account to my husbands computer but it comes up with my stuff and his together?? how can u have two seperate itunes accounts on 1 computer?

how do i add a seperate itunes account to a new computer that is already linked to a itunes account?

Have a read here...
https://discussions.apple.com/message/18409815?ac_cid=ha
And See Here...
How to Use Multiple iDevices with One Computer

Can I use two different iTunes accounts on one computer without using Family sharing

So my wife made the mistake of logging into her iTunes account on my computer to purchase some music and she also (without knowing what she was doing) turned on family sharing at some point.
This is irritating for multiple reasons:
Now I have hundreds of artists added to my iTunes match, all of who I care nothing about and don't want the clutter in my artist list, but I can't figure out how to permanently delete them off of my account. Also, now if I login to my account on iTunes I can't play any of my music for 90 days.
Is there ANY way for me to re-organize my music, delete her junk, and get myself back to where I can play my purchased music on my iTunes account? Any time I try to organize or delete her music it shows back up next time I open it.
I almost feel like I need to download all of my music off of the cloud, delete my iTunes account, and then open another one AFTER organizing my music while offline and then enable match again. Everything is so cluttered and frustrating. Looking for some advice.

1. Give her a separate user account on your computer. If you have a backup copy of the library, you can restore it.
2. If you encounter a 90-day waiting period, click here and ask the iTunes Store staff if they'll remove it.
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Having two seperate itunes accounts on one pc

Does anyone know how I can accomplish this? I have an ipod and have had my itunes account for years. I just bought a new nano for my wife, but I have been unable to set up a second, seperate itunes program and account on the same pc just for her. I don't want her to have to deselect all of my music every time she wants to update her nano.
Thanks!

There are a number of methods for using more than one iPod on a single computer. Method one is to have two Mac or Windows user accounts which by definition would give you two completely separate libraries. Method two is to set your preferences so that either one or both iPods get updated with only certain playlists within one library. Have a look at this article and see what you think and go for whichever you feel suits your needs best: How To Use Multiple iPods with One Computer
If you choose the update option "automatically update selected playlists only" you can create a playlist specifically for the new 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 by the other iPod. Make your playlist a Smart playlist and limit the size to just below the advertised capacity of your iPod (For a Nano that's around 1800MB for a 2G). 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 of course you could set the Nano to "manually manage songs and playlists" and drag whatever you like to it.
For info:
The iPod offers three ways to transfer music from your computer. You can select one of the following update modes from the iPod Preferences menu in iTunes (Edit=>Preferences=>'iPod' tab):
1) Automatically update all songs and playlists. This is the default mode, in which your entire music library, including playlists, is automatically synced to your iPod. If the music library on your computer exceeds the iPod storage capacity, you are prompted to select a different update method.
2) Automatically update selected playlists only. With this option, iTunes automatically copies the playlists you have selected to the iPod when you connect it to the computer.
3) Manually manage songs and playlists. You can also choose to transfer music to the iPod manually. This allows you to drag and drop individual songs and playlists from iTunes to the iPod.

HT2731 can you have two seperate itunes accounts on one laptop

We bought my daughter an ipod touch for christmas but would like her to have her own itunes account, am i able to do this on the same laptop?

Yes, you can. This support article may be of help:
How to use multiple iPods, iPads, or iPhones with one computer
Regards.

How do I set up two seperate iTunes accounts?

I have an iPhone and iTunes account. How do I add my partners iPhone so she can have her own apps etc.?

You would each need to use your own user account on the Mac, you can do this at system preferences > users & groups.

Installing 2 seperate itunes accounts on one computer

I have two ipods; a 30GB ipod which is in sync with the itunes that I have on my computer. I have an additional 2GB ipod nano which I first installed on a privious computer I owned. The ipod nano has different songs than my current itunes Library and I no longer have the computer I had before. Is there a way of installing a seperate itunes program or account which will seperate the ipods? I want each ipod to contain different music.

You don't necessarily have to have two separate accounts in order for your iPods to have different songs.
When you attach the iPod, you can designate which playlists to sync and which not to sync. The only thing, since you no longer have the computer with the songs on your nano, you'll need to use a program like YamiPod to copy the tracks from the iPod to the hard disk so that they can be imported into your iTunes Library before you sync it.
After you install the program, with iTunes NOT running, you can connect the nano, and use YamiPod to copy everything off.

Can you have two seperate iTunes's on one computer?

Okay, I have and love an iPod nano 4GB White English. I have Windows XP, and I have iTunes on it, but we do not have seperate User Accounts for some reason, we have individual folders. My iTunes is in my folder, our main music "jukebox" program is Windows Media Player, all but I use it.
I am thinking of getting my sister an iPod nano 1GB White English for Christmas (early to think, I no, but...). However, will she be able to have a SEPERATRE iTunes from mine (we each have our own songs, we do not share), if she puts in in her folder? Or no? Do you have to have seperate User Accounts? Please tell me.

You can choose the update option "automatically update selected playlists only" which would allow you to create a playlist specifically for each 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 by the other iPod. Make your playlist a Smart playlist and limit the size to just below the advertised capacity of your iPod Nano (around 1800MB for a 2G). Another way of course is to choose to "manually manage songs and playlists" and update the iPod manually. You can read more about playlists at these links:
iTunes: Creating playlists of your favorite songs
How to create a Smart Playlist with iTunes
For info:
The iPod offers three ways to transfer music from your computer. You can select one of the following update modes from the iPod Preferences menu in iTunes (Edit=>Preferences=>'iPod' tab):
1) Automatically update all songs and playlists. This is the default mode, in which your entire music library, including playlists, is automatically synced to your iPod. If the music library on your computer exceeds the iPod storage capacity, you are prompted to select a different update method.
2) Automatically update selected playlists only. With this option, iTunes automatically copies the playlists you have selected to the iPod when you connect it to the computer.
3) Manually manage songs and playlists. You can also choose to transfer music to the iPod manually. This allows you to drag and drop individual songs and playlists from iTunes to the iPod.

Two separate itune accounts on one computer...

My husband and I both have ipods and we have one computer that we share. The itunes software is downloaded to the same computer but we both have separate accounts as we both like different music. What I have noticed is that his songs tend to sync onto my ipod I don't want that and I'm sure he doesn't want my songs to download onto his ipod. Is there a way to get around this? He's got a gazillion songs already in the library where I'm just getting started with mine. I thought that once I had my own account I would have my own library not have to share with him. Please help as I am new to itunes and the itune store purchases. Thanks in advance!

There is an Apple article How to use multiple iPods with one computer which may help:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300432

Setting up two seperate itunes accounts on one computer

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