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Moving music to new Mac

Old machine : Mac mini 2018-19 Catalina

New machine : Mac Studio Monterey


Already transferred all files to new machine manually.


How do I transfer all music from old to new? Some is purchased other are ripped from Cds I own.

Mac Studio, macOS 12.6

Posted on Feb 11, 2023 6:43 AM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2023 8:15 AM

Hi Steve,

Since you have already copied the library to your new computer, open Music and make sure all the songs are present and playable.


Once you are satisfied that the new library is intact and complete, go ahead and sync your phone to the new computer, per this guide:

Use the Finder to sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with your computer - Apple Support



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Feb 11, 2023 8:15 AM in response to Steve Wener

Hi Steve,

Since you have already copied the library to your new computer, open Music and make sure all the songs are present and playable.


Once you are satisfied that the new library is intact and complete, go ahead and sync your phone to the new computer, per this guide:

Use the Finder to sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with your computer - Apple Support



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