iTunes Library

How can I share my iTunes library between my iMac and MacBook Pro without having to purchase Apple Music? Thank you

iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021, 2 ports)

Posted on Nov 17, 2022 6:21 AM

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turingtest2

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Nov 17, 2022 7:07 AM in response to hdnj79

You can Use Home Sharing to share media from a computer to other devices - Apple Support, or you can potentially clone the entire library from one computer to the other if you set up a suitable network share.

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hdnj79 Author

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Nov 19, 2022 9:56 AM in response to turingtest2

Thank you!!

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Nov 19, 2022 10:37 AM in response to hdnj79

You're welcome. 🙂

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