Transfer Icloud synced music library to new computer

Hello folks,


I have backed up my iTunes library to an external hard drive and then turned on iCloud music library as I have an Apple music subscription.


What would be the process to transfer the iCloud music library to a new computer (windows.)Is it the same process as I’ve used previously where one transfers the back up to the new computer selects the backup via iTunes and then authorise the new computer and sync the device (IPhone) or is there a different process for it?


the old computers on its last legs and want to get ahead of it if the process is having to upload the entire library to iCloud again.


many thanks for your advice and additionally taking the time out to reply

iPhone SE, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 21, 2023 10:23 PM

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Posted on Oct 22, 2023 5:45 PM

Hi Music_is_magic,


Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. We understand you'd like to sync your iCloud Music Library with your new PC computer. This article has the steps: Use iCloud Music Library on PC - Apple Support.


"If you subscribe to Apple Music or iTunes Match, you can make your entire iCloud Music Library available on all your devices when you’re signed in with the same Apple ID. You can access your library any time, whenever you’re connected to the internet.

Your iCloud Music Library can keep the following available in the cloud:

  • Up to 100,000 songs, not including songs (or music videos) purchased from the iTunes Store; files can be no larger than 200 MB
  • Matched songs (songs available in the iTunes Store, whether or not you purchased them there) at iTunes Plus quality (256 kbps DRM-free AAC) and other songs at their original quality
  • Music videos purchased in the iTunes Store
  • Playlists that include only songs
  • Smart Playlist rules, which are applied on the computer or device they’re downloaded to

Note: Apple Music isn’t available in all countries or regions.


Turn on iCloud Music Library on other computers

You can turn on iCloud Music Library on other computers you authorized to access your iTunes purchases.

  1. In the iTunes app  on your PC, sign in to the iTunes Store using the same Apple ID that you used to set up iCloud Music Library on the first computer.
  2. Choose Edit > Preferences, then click General.
  3. Select the iCloud Music Library checkbox.


Turn on iCloud Music Library on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

WARNING: After you turn on iCloud Music Library on a device, all the music that’s currently on the device is deleted and replaced with songs from iCloud. Also, you can’t use iTunes to sync music with the device. You can add songs to the device only by downloading them from iCloud.

  1. In the iTunes app  on your PC, make sure you’re signed in to the iTunes Store on the device using the same Apple ID that you used to set up iCloud Music Library on your computer.
  2. On your device’s Home screen, tap Settings, then tap Music.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • For a device using iOS 13, iPadOS 13, or later: Tap to turn on Sync Library.
    • For a device using an earlier version of iOS: Tap to turn on iCloud Music Library."


Take care.


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Oct 22, 2023 5:45 PM in response to Music_is_magic

Hi Music_is_magic,


Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. We understand you'd like to sync your iCloud Music Library with your new PC computer. This article has the steps: Use iCloud Music Library on PC - Apple Support.


"If you subscribe to Apple Music or iTunes Match, you can make your entire iCloud Music Library available on all your devices when you’re signed in with the same Apple ID. You can access your library any time, whenever you’re connected to the internet.

Your iCloud Music Library can keep the following available in the cloud:

  • Up to 100,000 songs, not including songs (or music videos) purchased from the iTunes Store; files can be no larger than 200 MB
  • Matched songs (songs available in the iTunes Store, whether or not you purchased them there) at iTunes Plus quality (256 kbps DRM-free AAC) and other songs at their original quality
  • Music videos purchased in the iTunes Store
  • Playlists that include only songs
  • Smart Playlist rules, which are applied on the computer or device they’re downloaded to

Note: Apple Music isn’t available in all countries or regions.


Turn on iCloud Music Library on other computers

You can turn on iCloud Music Library on other computers you authorized to access your iTunes purchases.

  1. In the iTunes app  on your PC, sign in to the iTunes Store using the same Apple ID that you used to set up iCloud Music Library on the first computer.
  2. Choose Edit > Preferences, then click General.
  3. Select the iCloud Music Library checkbox.


Turn on iCloud Music Library on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

WARNING: After you turn on iCloud Music Library on a device, all the music that’s currently on the device is deleted and replaced with songs from iCloud. Also, you can’t use iTunes to sync music with the device. You can add songs to the device only by downloading them from iCloud.

  1. In the iTunes app  on your PC, make sure you’re signed in to the iTunes Store on the device using the same Apple ID that you used to set up iCloud Music Library on your computer.
  2. On your device’s Home screen, tap Settings, then tap Music.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • For a device using iOS 13, iPadOS 13, or later: Tap to turn on Sync Library.
    • For a device using an earlier version of iOS: Tap to turn on iCloud Music Library."


Take care.


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