Why won't music sync onto my iphone from itunes?

I recently had to restore my iPhone.
I backed it up, but my music won't sync.
please help, i've spent hundreds of dollars on music.
all my music is stored on itunes, but it wont sync.
thanks.

Hello annalisahansolo
If you are not able to sync, check to make sure that all the settings are correct be referencing the following two articles based on your operating system.
iTunes 11 for Windows: Set up syncing for iPod, iPhone, or iPad
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12313
iTunes 11 for Mac: Set up syncing for iPod, iPhone, or iPad
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12113
Also if you have purchased that music through iTunes, then follow the steps in this article to bypass syncing with your computer.
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2519
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
-Norm G.

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