Apple Books on MacBook asks for deauthorization

i have a mac book. the first time i tried to read a book using Apple Book, it says i have to authorize the computer because i have to deauthorize one of my other devices. but when i go to my account, my mac book is listed as one of my 5 authorized devices. What do I do?

MacBook Air 15″, macOS 26.1

Posted on Nov 27, 2025 7:50 AM

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Nov 29, 2025 12:35 AM in response to Madrag

Re: "Apple Books on MacBook asks for deauthorization : i have a mac book. the first time i tried to read a book using Apple Book, it says i have to authorize the computer because i have to deauthorize one of my other devices. but when i go to my account, my mac book is listed as one of my 5 authorized devices. What do I do?"

Wondering whether Apple Support's online article (link below) can help:

Authorize or deauthorize your computer for Apple Account purchases - Apple Support

Apple Books on MacBook asks for deauthorization

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