As an Apple user, you may be familiar with the system of authorization and deauthorization that allows your computers to access various content such as music, books, iTunes Store purchases, and apps. It’s important to note that you can only have up to five computers authorized at a time. This means that if you want to authorize a new Mac or PC and already have five devices authorized, you’ll need to deauthorize one of them first. Furthermore, it’s recommended to deauthorize a Mac before sending it in for repair, just in case any major components are replaced. In this article, we’ll explore how you can easily authorize or deauthorize a Mac using the Apple Music app.
To authorize a Mac for Apple Music, follow these simple steps:
Open the Apple Music app on the Mac you want to authorize.
Go to the “Account” menu and ensure that you see the Apple ID you wish to work with.
From the “Account” menu, select “Authorizations” and then choose “Authorize This Computer”.
Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
Click to confirm the authorization process.
If you encounter an error message stating that you cannot authorize more than five computers, it means that you have already authorized five computers with the same Apple ID. In this case, you’ll need to either deauthorize all computers or deauthorize a specific device before authorizing the new Mac.
To deauthorize a Mac from Apple Music, follow these steps:
Open the Apple Music app on the Mac you want to deauthorize.
Go to the “Account” menu and make sure you’re signed in with the Apple ID you want to work with.
From the “Account” menu, select “Authorizations” and then choose “Deauthorize This Computer”.
Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
Click to confirm the deauthorization process.
It’s worth noting that you cannot remotely deauthorize another computer. Therefore, it’s important to perform the deauthorization process directly on the device itself.
Common Error Messages and Solutions
During the authorization and deauthorization process, you may come across various error messages. Here are a couple of common ones and their solutions:
If you see this error message, it means that you have already authorized five computers with the same Apple ID. To authorize a new computer, you’ll need to deauthorize one of the existing ones. You have two options in this scenario: either deauthorize all computers or deauthorize a specific device.
If you encounter this error message, it means that the computer you’re using is not authorized for the content you’re trying to access. To resolve this issue, you need to authorize the specific computer. Follow the steps outlined earlier for authorizing a Mac for Apple Music.
It’s worth mentioning that you may find yourself in an infinite loop of errors if you already have five computers authorized and are trying to authorize a new one. In this case, the best solution is to deauthorize all computers and then individually authorize them again.
Conclusion
The process of authorizing and deauthorizing a Mac for Apple Music may seem a bit convoluted at times, but once you understand the steps, it becomes a straightforward task. By following the instructions provided in this article, you can easily authorize or deauthorize your Mac to access your favorite music, books, and other iTunes content. Remember, if you encounter any error messages, refer to the solutions mentioned above to resolve them.
We hope this guide has been helpful in simplifying the authorization and deauthorization process for Apple Music on your Mac. If you have any further questions or experiences to share, feel free to leave a comment below. Happy authorizing and deauthorizing!
