'Your computer is not authorised' message

I am revamping my Music playlist after upgrading to the iMac 2024. OS Sequoia OS 15.7.0. I have just received this message for a particular playlist. What does it mean please?

iMac 24″, macOS 15.7

Posted on Jan 1, 2026 8:47 PM

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Posted on Jan 1, 2026 9:23 PM

'Your computer is not authorised' message: I am revamping my Music playlist after upgrading to the iMac 2024. OS Sequoia OS 15.7.0. I have just received this message for a particular playlist. What does it mean please?"

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Authorizing your Mac:

You need to authorize this Mac, and note that by Terms & Conditions, you can only have up to 5 computers associated to your device at a time.

Go Here: How to Authorize or Deauthorize your Mac - Apple Support


Steps to Take:

*Screenshot 1:

  1. Go to: Account menu
  2. Hover Over: Authorizations
  3. Select: Authorize this Computer...


*Screenshot 2:

Enter: your Apple Account

Enter: your Password

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Jan 1, 2026 9:23 PM in response to heatherprince

'Your computer is not authorised' message: I am revamping my Music playlist after upgrading to the iMac 2024. OS Sequoia OS 15.7.0. I have just received this message for a particular playlist. What does it mean please?"

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Authorizing your Mac:

You need to authorize this Mac, and note that by Terms & Conditions, you can only have up to 5 computers associated to your device at a time.

Go Here: How to Authorize or Deauthorize your Mac - Apple Support


Steps to Take:

*Screenshot 1:

  1. Go to: Account menu
  2. Hover Over: Authorizations
  3. Select: Authorize this Computer...


*Screenshot 2:

Enter: your Apple Account

Enter: your Password

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*Screenshot 1:


**Screenshot 2:

'Your computer is not authorised' message

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