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Apple Music keeps prompting me to authorize your computer when you try to play purchases.

How to get around this issue?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Aug 24, 2021 10:19 PM

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Posted on Aug 24, 2021 10:21 PM

So you’ve authorized the computer, and it hasn’t been accepted?

Try rebooting then, and see if that clears up the issue.

If that fails, deauthorize all, and then re-auth those that you’re using.

(Above assumes the purchases aren’t tied to another Apple ID.)

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Aug 24, 2021 11:32 PM in response to MrHoffman

Thanks for the suggestion. I've tried all of the above:


  1. Authorized the Mac and it was accepted. Then Apple Music asked to authorize again.
  2. Rebooted the Mac. Authorized the Mac. Then Apple Music asked to authorize again.
  3. Deauthorized all. Authorized the Mac. Then Apple Music asked to authorize again.
  4. Switched to old Apple ID that purchased the song. Update Apple ID. Authorized the Mac. Then Apple Music asked to authorize again, stating a Temporary Error 5005.


Ugh, why is it so hard to get my old songs to play?

Aug 25, 2021 7:06 AM in response to Milpitas Realtor

Repeated requests to authorize an already authorized computer for store downloads typically indicates you have corrupt or incomplete copies. Backup and then delete the tracks that won't play from your library without hiding from your purchase history. Redownload using the cloud links that should remain, or close iTunes/Music and reopen if they don't show up straight away. While downloading click the activity widget and turn off the option that allows for simultaneous downloads.


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Apple Music keeps prompting me to authorize your computer when you try to play purchases.

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