How to Add a Device to iTunes
Launch iTunes on your device., Use one of the features that require linkable accounts., Authorize the device with your Apple ID.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Launch iTunes on your device.
This device can be a computer, an iPhone, an iPad, or an iPod Touch.
You must use the device you want to add to access iTunes to associate it to your account. -
Step 2: Use one of the features that require linkable accounts.
Download past purchases, turn on automatic downloads, family sharing, or iCloud Music Library, or subscribe to iTunes Match to automatically associate your device to the iTunes account.
A single iTunes account can be associated with up to 10 devices, only 5 of which can be computers. , This must be the same Apple ID as is used by the iTunes account itself.
This step is not required for an iPhone, an iPad, or an iPod Touch. -
Step 3: Authorize the device with your Apple ID.
Detailed Guide
This device can be a computer, an iPhone, an iPad, or an iPod Touch.
You must use the device you want to add to access iTunes to associate it to your account.
Download past purchases, turn on automatic downloads, family sharing, or iCloud Music Library, or subscribe to iTunes Match to automatically associate your device to the iTunes account.
A single iTunes account can be associated with up to 10 devices, only 5 of which can be computers. , This must be the same Apple ID as is used by the iTunes account itself.
This step is not required for an iPhone, an iPad, or an iPod Touch.
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