How can I authorize a Mac for iTunes purchases to resolve 'Track 1 cannot be copied' error on iPhone?

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How can I authorize a Mac for iTunes purchases to resolve 'Track 1 cannot be copied' error on iPhone?

I recently purchased a macbook pro, now when I synch my iphone on the mac I receive this error message "Track 1 cannot be copied to this iphone because you are not authorized on this mac." It goes on to say, "To copy this item to your iPhone, you must authorize this Mac for the account that was used to purchase this item."

How do I clear this? I don't know where to go to authorize the track. Just, looking for some advise on this one. Thanks. I've reviewed iTunes, and Track 1 doesn't exist in the library. My music is on icloud.

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iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 8, 2025 2:33 PM

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Answer 1

Feb 23, 2025 5:23 PM in response to Solo_1

I'm having the same problem on my iMac trying to sync music to my iPhone.Below is the messages that I am getting.

“September” was not copied to the iPhone “Gary’s iPhone 13” because you are not authorized for it on this Mac.

To copy this item to your iPhone, you must authorize this Mac for the account that was used to purchase this item.

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Answer 2

Feb 23, 2025 5:34 PM in response to Solo_1

I think I figured it out. In the Music app, on your MacBook, click on "SONGS" then find the song the is not authorized and click on it. A message should pop up about the authorization and you can authorize it. It will ask for your Apple ID and password.

Let me know if this works for you.

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