If you’re already signed in, your account name will appear at the top instead. If the correct account is already signed in, there’s no need to make any changes. If you want to sign out of the current account, tap the account name, scroll down to the bottom, and then tap Sign Out at the bottom.

If you have two-factor authentication enabled on your account, follow the on-screen instructions to verify the 6-digit verification code that was sent to your trusted device or phone number.

You can authorize up to 5 computers at a time. If you’ve already authorized 5 computers, you have to deauthorize one before you continue. See How to Deauthorize iTunes to learn how. If you’re using Catalina or later, you can use Apple Books or the Apple TV app instead. It doesn’t matter which of these apps you use, as authorizing the computer will allow you to access all of your iTunes Store purchases in each app.

If you’re signed into an account but it’s not the one you want to use, click Sign Out first. After signing in, return to the Account menu.

If you’re signed into an account but it’s not the one you want to use, click Sign Out first. After signing in, return to the Account menu.

iPhones and iPads can only be synced to one computer at a time. [3] X Research source If you’ve already synced this phone or tablet to a different computer, you’ll be prompted to erase its contents. To erase the contents and sync the phone or tablet with this computer, click Erase and Sync when prompted.

If you don’t see this button, make sure your iPhone or iPad’s screen is unlocked. If there’s a message on the phone or tablet asking you to trust the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to do so. [4] X Research source

To sync music, click Music in the left panel, then check the box next to “Sync Music” at the top of the right panel. You can choose to sync all of the songs on your computer by selecting ‘Entire Music Library or just specific music by selecting Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres. Use the checkboxes in the bottom section of the page to select artists, songs, genres, etc. Select Movies, TV Shows, or Photos in the left panel to sync any of those types of media. Once selected, just check the box at the top for “Sync ” and choose your preferences.

To sync music, click Music in the left panel, then check the box next to “Sync Music” at the top of the right panel. You can choose to sync all of the songs on your computer by selecting ‘Entire Music Library or just specific music by selecting Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres. Use the checkboxes in the bottom section of the page to select artists, songs, genres, etc. Select Movies, TV Shows, or Photos in the left panel to sync any of those types of media. Once selected, just check the box at the top for “Sync ” and choose your preferences.