I only have 2 authorized computers and
I am not able to authorize my new mac as I'm being told I have 5 computers assigned to this apple ID. I do not, I only have 3
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15
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Note that there is a difference between authorized computers and associated devices. Authorization vs. association - Apple Community
Deauthorize All computers and then authorize any computers (not iPhones, iPads, etc) that you still have and want to use. See instructions below from Authorization vs. association - Apple Community
To deauthorize a computer that you don't have access to, you have to deauthorize all of your computers. Then authorize each computer that you have again. You can deauthorize all computers only once a year.
- Open the Apple Music app or Apple TV app.
- Choose Account > Account Settings.
- Sign in with your Apple ID and password. Forgot your Apple ID?
- At the top of your Account Information page, go to the Apple ID Summary section.
- Next to Computer Authorizations, click Deauthorize All.
- Authorize each computer that you use again.