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Q: Store my iTunes in iCloud and not my computer so save to memory space?

How can I store my iTunes in iCloud and not my computer to save on memory space?  I want my iPhone and iPad to Sync with iCloud and not my PC..... What is the sequence I need to follow?

Posted on Feb 11, 2014 8:19 AM

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Q: Store my iTunes in iCloud and not my computer so save to memory space?

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  • by sterling r,

    sterling r sterling r Feb 13, 2014 2:41 PM in response to Bondisun
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    Feb 13, 2014 2:41 PM in response to Bondisun

    Hello Bondisun,

     

    It sounds like you would like to free up disk space on your computer by listening to your purchases directly from the Cloud, rather than storing them on your computer. First check the preferences setting to Show iTunes in the Cloud Purchases in your iTunes preferences:

    Show iTunes in the Cloud purchases

    Display items purchased from the iTunes Store that haven’t been downloaded to your computer. These items have a Download button IL_CloudArrow.png next to them.

     

    From: iTunes 11 for Windows: iTunes Store preferences

              http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12468

     

    Then you can delete all the songs in your library, and empty your trash to free up the disk space.

    iTunes 11 for Mac: Delete songs, playlists, or other items

    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12159

     

    If you have music in your library that was NOT purchased from iTunes, this will not work for them. In order to store those songs in the Cloud and listen to them via streaming as outlined above, you would need the iTunes Match service.

    Here is some more information on that:

    http://www.apple.com/itunes/itunes-match/

     

    As far as your iOS devices, simply sign into your accout in Settings > iTunes and App Stores and that will sync your devices to your iTunes account.

     

    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

    Regards,

    Sterling