Help needed: Authorised devices

newby · newby #1 (**permalink**)

08-22-2011, 09:13 AM

Hi

I have a macbook pro, a Mac Mini, 2 x iphones, a media PC (streaming all music and films - and thats all it does). Thats five items - the max authorised.

What happened when I get an iPad 2 and/or iMac (which I hope to). I'm sure there is away to have more than five devices synced as Apple seem pretty set on households living an apple/digital lifestyle. One I'm very keen on. But I seem to have hit a wall with this 5 devices issue.

Any help needed.

bobtomay · bobtomay #2 (**permalink**)

08-22-2011, 09:19 AM

There is a limit of 5 computers. Your iPhones do not count toward that limit.

Open up iTunes and log into your account to verify how many devices are currently authorized.

newby · newby #3 (**permalink**)

08-22-2011, 09:39 AM

Oh thats cool! So all devices such as ipads ipods and iphones don't count? Well that does make life easier! I have all 5 authorised but only know of four... hmmmm.... now I'ms stuck...

EvenStranger · EvenStranger #4 (**permalink**)

08-22-2011, 09:55 AM

You can choose once a year to unregister all five devices, then re-register the ones you want to keep. Apple recommends unregistering any computer you are no longer using, whether it be disposal, sale or whatever, so you don't inadvertently lock up all five of your registrations prematurely.

bobtomay · bobtomay #5 (**permalink**)

08-22-2011, 12:31 PM

Yep, I've hit that 5 computer limit myself a couple of times due to giving away / selling computers, changing hard drives, etc... before I learned to go in and deauthorize them individually.

In your iTunes account, just hit that deauthorize button and then go back and reauthorize the 3 computers you have currently. As EvenStranger pointed out, you can do this once a year.

Part1183 · Part1183 #6 (**permalink**)

08-27-2011, 10:21 AM

Hi i have just purchased a new iMac and trying to set up new accounts etc, regarding the 'Authorising' issue, is it the 'computer' you authorise or each iTunes account? i.e. 2 users on the iMac 2 iTunes accounts = 2 authorisations?

cheers

RavingMac · RavingMac #7 (**permalink**)

08-27-2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Part1183

Hi i have just purchased a new iMac and trying to set up new accounts etc, regarding the 'Authorising' issue, is it the 'computer' you authorise or each iTunes account? i.e. 2 users on the iMac 2 iTunes accounts = 2 authorisations?

cheers

It is the number of computers for each account.

Mike44 · Mike44 #8 (**permalink**)

12-16-2012, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobtomay

Yep, I've hit that 5 computer limit myself a couple of times due to giving away / selling computers, changing hard drives, etc... before I learned to go in and deauthorize them individually.

In your iTunes account, just hit that deauthorize button and then go back and reauthorize the 3 computers you have currently. As EvenStranger pointed out, you can do this once a year.

Do you know if its a calendar year?

bobtomay · bobtomay #9 (**permalink**)

12-16-2012, 07:11 AM

I believe it is once every 12 months - not calendar year.

newby #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 18, 2011 Posts: 133 Mac Specs: MPB 2.2 Intel Core Duo 2gb Ram - G5 Tower PPC - iPhone 4 - 2x3GHZ 12gb Ram MacPro Tower, ATV2	08-22-2011, 09:13 AM Hi I have a macbook pro, a Mac Mini, 2 x iphones, a media PC (streaming all music and films - and thats all it does). Thats five items - the max authorised. What happened when I get an iPad 2 and/or iMac (which I hope to). I'm sure there is away to have more than five devices synced as Apple seem pretty set on households living an apple/digital lifestyle. One I'm very keen on. But I seem to have hit a wall with this 5 devices issue. Any help needed. MacBookPro - 2.2 15" - Mac Mini - 2.5 2009 -MacPro Tower 2 x 3 Quad Core (Work) - iPhone 4 - iPad2, 2x Apple TV
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bobtomay #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 21,788 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	08-22-2011, 09:19 AM There is a limit of 5 computers. Your iPhones do not count toward that limit. Open up iTunes and log into your account to verify how many devices are currently authorized. I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus. Place your vote for our Member of the Month
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bobtomay #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 21,788 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	08-22-2011, 12:31 PM Yep, I've hit that 5 computer limit myself a couple of times due to giving away / selling computers, changing hard drives, etc... before I learned to go in and deauthorize them individually. In your iTunes account, just hit that deauthorize button and then go back and reauthorize the 3 computers you have currently. As EvenStranger pointed out, you can do this once a year. I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus. Place your vote for our Member of the Month
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bobtomay #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 21,788 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	12-16-2012, 07:11 AM I believe it is once every 12 months - not calendar year. I cannot be held responsible for the things that come out of my mouth. In the Windows world, most everything folks don't understand is called a virus. Place your vote for our Member of the Month
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Member Since: Dec 09, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 845 Mac Specs: Currently 13" Late 2010 MBA, 4GB/128GB; Early 2011 13" MBP, dual core i7 2.7ghz, 4gb ram, 500gb hd	08-22-2011, 09:55 AM You can choose once a year to unregister all five devices, then re-register the ones you want to keep. Apple recommends unregistering any computer you are no longer using, whether it be disposal, sale or whatever, so you don't inadvertently lock up all five of your registrations prematurely.
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Part1183 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 27, 2011 Posts: 3	08-27-2011, 10:21 AM Hi i have just purchased a new iMac and trying to set up new accounts etc, regarding the 'Authorising' issue, is it the 'computer' you authorise or each iTunes account? i.e. 2 users on the iMac 2 iTunes accounts = 2 authorisations? cheers
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