iTunes Computer Authorization/De-Authorization

I had 5 Macs "Authorized" to access and play content content to purchased music. I "de-authorized" one (1) of them, then on a new Mac tried to authorize it, and I continue to receive error "You cannot authorize more than 5 computers"

MacBook Pro Apple Silicon

Posted on Feb 16, 2023 09:12 AM

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turingtest2

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Feb 16, 2023 09:20 AM in response to zoomwoody

At a guess you removed an association rather than an authorization. See Authorization vs. association - Apple Community.

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