changing ID and itunes

I changed my apple ID (an email address). Now an older computer is logged in to ITunes under the old ID/email address and has ITunes match music. But a new computer is logged in to ITunes under the new ID/email address and has ITunes purchases but not ITunes match music. I am unable to login anywhere under my old ID/email address (even though the itunes account that works still seems to be linked to it). Any suggestions?

Posted on Jun 12, 2021 11:55 AM

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Eric Root

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Jun 12, 2021 12:00 PM in response to stephen_morris

Have you tried logging out of the old email address and then signing in with the new address?

If you have changed your ID, have you followed the steps in this article?

What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.

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