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iTunes account Device Authorizations

iTunes will not allow me to authorize my new McBook Pro. It keeps replying that I can only have five devices on my account. I currently only have four devices on my account.

All software is updated and still same response.

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.13

Posted on May 17, 2019 10:10 PM

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Posted on May 17, 2019 11:02 PM

Authorization


iTunes Store - Authorize or deauthorize your Mac or PC.


In iTunes you use the Authorize This Computer or De-authorize This Computer option under the Store menu in iTunes' menubar. For Windows use the ALT-S keys to access it. Or turn on Windows 7 and 8 iTunes menus: iTunes- Turning on iTunes menus in Windows 8 and 7.


Deauthorization


You can de-authorize individual computers, but only by using those computers. Your other option is to "de-authorize all" from your iTunes account.


  1. Open iTunes on a computer
  2. From the Store menu, select "View my Account..."
  3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
  4. Under "Computer Authorizations" select "De-authorize All".
  5. Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.


You may only do this once per year.



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May 17, 2019 11:02 PM in response to Sleeper605

Authorization


iTunes Store - Authorize or deauthorize your Mac or PC.


In iTunes you use the Authorize This Computer or De-authorize This Computer option under the Store menu in iTunes' menubar. For Windows use the ALT-S keys to access it. Or turn on Windows 7 and 8 iTunes menus: iTunes- Turning on iTunes menus in Windows 8 and 7.


Deauthorization


You can de-authorize individual computers, but only by using those computers. Your other option is to "de-authorize all" from your iTunes account.


  1. Open iTunes on a computer
  2. From the Store menu, select "View my Account..."
  3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
  4. Under "Computer Authorizations" select "De-authorize All".
  5. Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.


You may only do this once per year.



iTunes account Device Authorizations

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