How to manage authorized devices on Apple Music account?

I am trying to authorize my computer on my Apple Music account. When I do that, it says I have 5 computers activated, and I can't add another. I then follow the instructions to deactive all computers by going into my Account Settings in my Apple Music account on my Mac. But when I do so, it says "One machine is authorized to play content purchased with this account." So what is it, apple? Do I have 5 computers activated or 1? And why is there no option for me to deactivate all and start fresh? This is very frustrating that instructions here Authorize or deauthorize your computer for Apple ID purchases - Apple Support are outdated, not applicable for my account.


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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.3

Posted on Feb 16, 2024 8:34 PM

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Posted on Feb 21, 2024 10:07 AM

I called into Apple Support just now and they were able to reset the authorized device issue for me. Sounds like it was because I had a bunch of super old devices that were once authorized. The system doesn't allow us to delete those on our own. It took her less than 5 minutes to correct for me. From there, I went to "authorize this device" again and it allowed me to do so. I now am using 1 out of the 5 allowed slots.


To get a support call: I use the support iphone app, clicked "Apple TV" and then was able to get support to call me within just a couple of minutes. Seamless process once calling but I do agree I wish there were a simpler solution I could have done on my own.


Hope this helps!

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Feb 21, 2024 10:07 AM in response to syntic

I called into Apple Support just now and they were able to reset the authorized device issue for me. Sounds like it was because I had a bunch of super old devices that were once authorized. The system doesn't allow us to delete those on our own. It took her less than 5 minutes to correct for me. From there, I went to "authorize this device" again and it allowed me to do so. I now am using 1 out of the 5 allowed slots.


To get a support call: I use the support iphone app, clicked "Apple TV" and then was able to get support to call me within just a couple of minutes. Seamless process once calling but I do agree I wish there were a simpler solution I could have done on my own.


Hope this helps!

Feb 21, 2024 2:30 PM in response to alhselahsekase

I called into Apple Support just now and they were able to reset the authorized device issue for me. Sounds like it was because I had a bunch of super old devices that were once authorized. The system doesn't allow us to delete those on our own. It took her less than 5 minutes to correct for me. From there, I went to "authorize this device" again and it allowed me to do so. I now am using 1 out of the 5 allowed slots.


To get a support call: I use the support iphone app, clicked "Apple TV" and then was able to get support to call me within just a couple of minutes. Seamless process once calling but I do agree I wish there were a simpler solution I could have done on my own.


Hope this helps!

Feb 17, 2024 2:53 AM in response to alhselahsekase

Hi,

please try this:


To deauthorize a computer from your Apple ID account on a Mac, you can follow these steps:

  1. Sign in to iCloud.com:
    • Open a web browser and go to iCloud.com.
    • Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
  1. Access the Apple ID management page:
    • Once you're signed in, click on your Apple ID at the top of the page.
    • Select "Manage your Apple ID" from the dropdown menu.
  1. Navigate to the Devices section:
    • On the Apple ID management page, scroll down to the "Devices" section.
    • Here you will see a list of all devices associated with your Apple ID.
  1. Deauthorize the computer:
    • Find the computer you want to deauthorize in the list.
    • Click on the "Deauthorize" button next to the computer's name.
    • You may be asked to confirm your decision. Click "Deauthorize" again to confirm.



good luck Reiner

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