To enable cross-device playback, syncing, and access to your purchased content, grant computers authorization in Apple Music or iTunes. If you wish to watch TV shows, listen to audiobooks, listen to music, and enjoy other media on other computers or devices connected to your Apple ID, this is an essential step. Here’s a comprehensive how-to for granting computers access to Apple Music or iTunes:
Adding Computers to iTunes or Apple Music Authorization:
Launch iTunes or Apple Music:
Open iTunes on a Windows computer or macOS Mojave or earlier, or use the Apple Music app on a macOS Catalina or later.
Using Your Apple ID, Log in:
If you haven’t already, click “Account” in the menu bar and choose “Sign In.”
To log in, enter your Apple ID and password.
Get to the Account Settings:
Click on your profile symbol in the upper-right corner of the Apple Music app.
Click “Account” from the navigation bar in iTunes.
Give the computer permission:
Look for a setting pertaining to approving or disabling your computer in the Account settings. This is usually identified in iTunes as “Authorizations.”
Select “Authorize This Computer” or an equivalent menu item.
Put in your Apple ID password here:
For security purposes, you might be asked to enter your Apple ID password. When prompted, enter your password and select “Authorize” or “Sign In.”
Verification:
The computer will be able to access your purchased content linked to your Apple ID after you enter your password.
Repeat in Case of Several Computers:
You should follow the same procedure on every computer you wish to approve if you have more than one.
Remove Computer Authorization (Optional):
Only five computers can be authorized at once. You can deauthorize a computer that you no longer use or decide that you’ve hit your limit.
Search the Account settings for a deauthorization option for the computer. This is usually identified in iTunes as “Deauthorize This Computer.”
When prompted, click “Deauthorize” and provide your Apple ID password. By doing this, the computer’s permission is revoked, making room for another computer.
Give the go-ahead for new purchases.
You can access and play the items you’ve purchased from iTunes or Apple Music once your computer has been approved. In addition, your Apple ID will be linked to any future purchases you make on the approved PC.
Troubleshooting:
Make sure you’re using the right Apple ID and password if you have any problems throughout the authorization process.
As permission requires an active internet connection, make sure your computer is online.
For help if you’re still having problems, get in touch with Apple Support.
Crucial Points to Remember:
Restrictions: Remember that you are only able to approve five machines at a time. You won’t be able to authorize a computer again until you deauthorize the one you reached.Devices Used Together: You should exercise caution when granting access to your purchased material with your Apple ID on a shared computer.
Security: To avoid unwanted access to your account and purchased material, safeguard your Apple ID and password.
You can enjoy your purchased material on numerous devices linked to your Apple ID by simply following these steps to authorize computers in Apple Music or iTunes.