Authorize new computer

I can't authorize my new laptop. Stated could not authorize more than 5. went to I-tunes and chose authorize, showed less than 5, but nonetheless, I de-authorized my old laptop and cellphone, but still get a message saying I can't authorize more than 5.


I don't understand. there weren't 5 to begin with and now there are only two. How do I fix this?

Help Please.


Ellen

MacBook Pro 13”, macOS 10.15

Posted on Feb 24, 2020 4:44 PM

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Posted on Feb 24, 2020 7:01 PM

Ellen,


The phone does not count in the authorizations so does not matter for this purpose; only the computers count.


If you are at 5, you can use the command "Deauthorize All" which is found under the Account menu, and then re-authorize just the ones you are still using. For more details, see here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201251

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Feb 24, 2020 7:01 PM in response to ellendno2

Ellen,


The phone does not count in the authorizations so does not matter for this purpose; only the computers count.


If you are at 5, you can use the command "Deauthorize All" which is found under the Account menu, and then re-authorize just the ones you are still using. For more details, see here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201251

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