deauthorise devices I dont have any more

I have a new PC and wish to authorise it


However the message states I have already 5 devices authorised. I only have 2 x I pads


I can only presume the devices are old laptops that I have discarded


Can someone advise please ?

iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Dec 30, 2023 8:34 AM

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Posted on Dec 30, 2023 8:50 AM

iPads and iPhones are not "authorized" devices. Only computers are.

You can "Deauthorize All" and then authorize any computers you still have and want to use. See the following instructions from Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support


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.

  1. Open iTunes.
  2. Choose Account > View My Account.
  3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password. Forgot your Apple ID?
  4. At the top of your Account Information page, go to the Apple ID Summary section.
  5. Next to Computer Authorizations, click Deauthorize All.
  6. Authorize each computer that you use again.


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Dec 30, 2023 8:50 AM in response to Kalimna

iPads and iPhones are not "authorized" devices. Only computers are.

You can "Deauthorize All" and then authorize any computers you still have and want to use. See the following instructions from Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support


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.

  1. Open iTunes.
  2. Choose Account > View My Account.
  3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password. Forgot your Apple ID?
  4. At the top of your Account Information page, go to the Apple ID Summary section.
  5. Next to Computer Authorizations, click Deauthorize All.
  6. Authorize each computer that you use again.


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