Repurposing old MacBook; can't log into music with apple id

Hi mahtofish

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.

Re: "when I try and login to the music app, nothing happens": "ideas ?"

You could try quitting the Music app.

Restart Mac: (Apple Menu > Restart)

Log back in, and see if you can now sign in ok.

(Will often clear the way, and return to order)

Else ... could your wife's log-in still be in effect ... ?

might have to log out of her account before you can sign in with yours.

If you still need ideas:

Trouble-shooting:

Wondering if you may need to add the Mac to the list of devices in your Apple ID:

Eg: Online Apple ID log-in:

https://appleid.apple.com/

and

How to:

Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support

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You might want to check that you have signed in to the Mac with your Apple ID:

Sign in with your Apple ID - Apple Support

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If needed: You may want to reach out to Apple Music Support:

There is a "Get Support" link at the bottom of their webpage (link below)

(You may be able to choose from online-chat, phone, eMail etc)

Music - Official Apple Support

All the best :-)

Hi,

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Jim