How do I authorize my Mac to download previous purchases on Apple TV?

I’m having trouble watching a movie on Apple TV that I just bought on my Mac. It says, “You need to authorize this computer in the Account menu before you can download previous purchases.” I’ve never experienced this before, and I tried Googling for a solution, but I couldn’t find anything. I think I may have made it worse by removing my Mac from the system, and now I can’t find the option I used to remove it. I know this is a bit confusing, but I hope someone can help a hopeless IT guy out.


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Original Title: You need to authorize this computer in the Account menu before you can download previous purchases




MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.5

Posted on Dec 12, 2025 2:09 PM

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How do I authorize my Mac to download previous purchases on Apple TV?

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