You Have Already Authorized Five Computers

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You Have Already Authorized Five Computers

Hi, I was attempting to purchase the new Apple Plus for streaming so that I could watch "The Morning Show" with Jennifer Aniston but, I received a message that I have already authorized five computers. When I tried to see which computers are authorized, the only choice provided is to deauthorize all computers. That seems like a hassle to reauthorize everyone in my family's phone, iPad, etc. Is there another way?

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TinaBelle

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 8, 2019 6:09 PM

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FoxFifth

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Nov 8, 2019 6:14 PM in response to TinaBelle123

Deauthorize all only affects Mac and Windows computers, not iPhones, iPads; Also it doesn't apply to others in the family (assuming they each have their own Apple ID and you are sharing via Family Sharing). See the following from Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support

You don’t need to authorize your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or other Apple device. These devices don’t use your available authorizations.

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Nov 9, 2019 6:41 PM in response to TinaBelle123

One more question-Does the Apple TV device (the little square box thingy) count as one of my 5 authorized computers? If i deauthorize all 5 of my computers so that I can authorize my Mac, will I somehow have to reactivate the Apple TV device?

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TinaBelle123

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FoxFifth

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Nov 9, 2019 6:48 PM in response to TinaBelle123

No, just Mac or PC computers.

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