Device limit reached.

I'm only showing 4 devices signed in. Why am I getting the device limit reached when trying to download music?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.4

Posted on Jun 13, 2024 5:23 AM

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Posted on Jun 13, 2024 5:41 AM

Only 5 computers can be authorized to play music from the same Apple ID. Any previous computer that was not deauthorized still counts to the device limit. This is different then how many devices you currently have signed into your account. A computer can be deauthorized if you have access to it, but if you no longer have the computer, then you have to deauthorize all computers and then authorize the current ones you do have access to. If this is the issue you are experiencing, then you can find more information here:

Authorize or deauthorize your computer for Apple ID purchases - Apple Support

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Jun 13, 2024 5:41 AM in response to Mark9344

Only 5 computers can be authorized to play music from the same Apple ID. Any previous computer that was not deauthorized still counts to the device limit. This is different then how many devices you currently have signed into your account. A computer can be deauthorized if you have access to it, but if you no longer have the computer, then you have to deauthorize all computers and then authorize the current ones you do have access to. If this is the issue you are experiencing, then you can find more information here:

Authorize or deauthorize your computer for Apple ID purchases - Apple Support

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