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Q: iTunes Device Authorisation

How long after you deauthorize devices can you authorise a new device. I have reduced from 5 to 3 and wish to add a new Mac but iTunes still says I have authorised too many devices. Thanks !

iBookG4, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Jun 3, 2015 2:20 AM

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  • by King_Penguin,Apple recommended

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Jun 3, 2015 2:39 AM in response to Araic
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    Jun 3, 2015 2:39 AM in response to Araic

    For authorising computers (iOS devices aren't authorised, only computers) you should be able to do so pretty much immediately - I've been able to reauthorise a computer immediately after deauthorising it.

     

    You deauthorised the 2 computers via the Store > Deauthorise This Computer menu option on them e.g.

     

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