Using two iPods on one account?

My iPod Mini was recently stolen and I doubt there's much chance of recovering it. So I decided I'm going to get a new iPod, but I'm not sure if it will work with my existing iTunes account. It seems to me that it might not work since it'd invite mass file sharing, but I could be wrong. Could someone help?

Are you sure about that? After buying new music on Itunes and updating my Ipod the Ipod refused to sync. I resynchronized all my music on the ipod which worked fine - with the exception of the new music. When I synchonize now, I receive the message: "Some objects of your itunes media collection were not copied to Fotis' Ipod because they may not be played on it" (rough translation from the German original). So obviously the ipods are linked to the accounts.

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Yes.

HELLP!! NEED TO KNOW HOW TO USE TWO IPODS ON ONE COMP!ASAP

i have an ipod nano and an itunes account. Now my mom has a nano and we need to know if you can register them on the same account and how or any other tips for using two ipods on one comp!
PLEASE HELP ASAP!
ZACH

Hello Zach,
There are a couple of methods for using more than one iPod on a single computer. Have a look at the article linked below. 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 each iPod is updated with only certain playlists within one library. Have a look anyway and see what you think and go for whichever you feel suits your needs best: How To Use Multiple iPods with One Computer

Can i use multiple ipods on one account

How do i use multiple ipods on one account so that we can share the music that we own and has been downloaded from cd's

Just import the CD music into the libraries used by the different devices. Yo can use Home Sharing
Understanding Home Sharing
Troubleshooting Home Sharing
CD music is not locked to any account

How can I use two Ipods on one computer.

I was wondering if it is possible to use 2 Ipods on one computer without having to reload all of the music to the new library.

If you are adding a second 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 users then there are actually a few methods for using more than one iPod on a single computer: How To Use Multiple iPods with One Computer
Just to summarise what's in the link above which is a little out of date:
Method one is to have individual Mac or Windows user accounts which by definition would give you completely separate iTunes Music folders and libraries.
Method two is to set your preferences so that any or all of iPods get updated with only certain playlists within one library:
Loading songs onto iPod automatically - Windows
Choosing the update option "Sync Music - Selected playlists" allows 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. You can read more about playlists at these links:
iTunes: Creating playlists of your favorite songs
How to create a Smart Playlist with iTunes
Another option when using a single library is to set any or all of the iPods to manual update: Managing content manually on iPod

How to use multiple ipods on one account

I have an Ipod classic and just bought my sons two nano's how do I use these on the same account without changing my account info?

Take a look here:
How to use multiple iPods with one computer
Forum Tip: Since you're new here, you've probably not discovered the Search feature available on every Discussions page, but next time, it might save you time (and everyone else from having to answer the same question multiple times) if you search a couple of ways for a topic, both in the relevant forums, in the User Tips Library and in the Apple Knowledge Base before you post a question.
Regards.

Help wanted - step by step process on how to use two ipods on one computer

I'm just in the process of getting an ipod (waiting on delivery!) and want to know how it is possible to have two ipods using the same computer but synchronizing differently. I don't want to risk losing my partners music (he'll be very upset!) and I don't want to end up with his music on my ipod. I'd appreciate it if someone could give me a step by step guide or tell me where the best place to look for the answer is. Is it possible somehow to have two different libraries on one computer? Is that how it works?

There are a couple of methods for using more than one iPod on a single computer. Have a look at the article linked below. Method one is to have two Mac or Windows user accounts which by definition would give you two completely separate libraries. Method two as Chris has already described above is to set your preferences so each iPod is updated with only certain playlists within one library. Have a look anyway and see what you think and go for whichever you feel suits your needs best: How To Use Multiple iPods with One Computer

Two iPods on one account?

Aloha All,
I'm buying a second iPod as my wife frequently borrows mine (she has no interest in using a computer) and I'm wondering if
iTunes will support both my existing iPod and the second one I'm buying. I see no sense in having two separate accounts
since my wife is perfectly happy with my music choices...
If it's pertainent, my current iPod is a 20-GB (4th generation) and the one I'm buying is a 30-GB (5th Generation).
Thanks, in advance for any comments...
Have a wonderful day!
Aloha, a hui hou...
Custom Built PC Windows 2000

Yes, iTunes can take multiple iPods; iTunes is designed to be compatible with multiple iPods registered on the same computer.
It's not such a good idea to connect multiple iPods simultaneously, though. Multiple iPods registered to the same iTunes account would be fine, but both at the same time isn't recomended; even though iTunes is capaible to some degree, iPod recognition problems in iTunes will probably occur sonner or later.
See this -> One iPod at a time
If your wife ever wants a different variety of music than yours, or vise versa, try out this Apple article about this -> How to use multiple iPods with one computer
I hope this helps,
-Kylene
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Can I use two ipods on one PC?

Hi, I have my own ipod, but would like to get another for my boyfriend but he doesn't have a PC, therefore everything would have to be done from mine, including different albums etc. I am sure I can do this but how does it work?
Cheers
Sue

Hello Soo,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
Yes you can. And there are several different methods for how to handle syncing two iPods to one computer. For the information and steps on how to handle these methods, I would check out this Apple support document.
[How to use multiple iPods with one computer|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495]
Hope this helps.
B-rock

Can you use two ipods on one itunes account. It let me transfer my purchases, but can i put songs that are on one ipod onto the other that are already on my itunes?

i had an ipod classic and used it for a few years until i got an iphone.
Now I want to return to use it to fit all my songs on, however i now use a different itunes on a different computer.
It let me transfer all my purchases, but won't let me put the songs on that i downloaded from albums, and it won't let me put songs onto it that are on my iphone.
do i have to redownload all the songs again, or is there a simple method to solve this?

See the How To Sections Here
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/earlier/
And Here
http://www.apple.com/support/ipodclassic/
Also see this
Download Past Purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Log into iTunes using the account the Purchase was made with... Click on Buy... and a notice will come up saying you already have it... do you wish to download it again... Click Yes...

Can i use two iphone on one account

is there a way that i can use my itunes for two iphones 1 is a iphone4 and a 3sg i want to update the 3sg but it wants me to setup a whole new acct. do i realy need to do this.........

You can sync as many iphone /ipods/ipads as you like to one computer/library.
Plug one in. Select what you want to sync. Sync. Unplug.
Plug the other in. Select what you want to sync. Sync. Unplug.

Two ipods on one account - how do i intro new one?

i just bought a new 30GB and tried updating it using my existing itunes, which supports a 1 generation ipod.
now my new ipod just shows a folder with an ! mark.
how do i make my new one work?
any help would be much appreciated.

Welcome to Apple Discussions, granparocks!
i just bought a new 30GB and tried updating it using my existing itunes, which supports a 1 generation ipod.
What version is your "existing iTunes"? The new 5G iPod with Video can only work with iTunes 6 or later. I suggest, if your don't have iTunes 6 upgrade to the latest... available Link: iTunes 6.5 Download.
now my new ipod just shows a folder with an ! mark.
Here are the Support Articles I found for you....
Link: iPod displays a folder icon with an exclamation point

Can I sync two ipods with one account

I have an old iPod Nano that I'd like to put back into limited service. Can I sync it and put just some of my music on it without messing up my current account?
Thanks,
Steve

Yes, sync settings for each device are independent of each other.

Can i use two ipods on one computer

im using a 30GB

Well, obviously, you can't fit as much on the Nano as you can on the 30 gig. Beyond that, you can do pretty much as you please. iTunes will recognize each device. My solution is to set each iPod to "Sync Only Selected Playlists". I then have playlists which are specific to each iPod as well as playlists that get synced to all of them.

Can you use two ipods on one computer ?

if so how do you go about setting the second one up without deleting the existing software/music already installed ?
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See this.
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