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How can I see what computers are authorized?

Hi All,


How can I see what computers are authorized? I have 4 authorized and I know of only 2 of them. I don't want to DeAuthorize them all, as my daughter is away at college and her laptop is one of the 4. I have access to many computers as I'm a SysAdmin and I believe 2 of them are computers I know longer have.


Thanks,


Joe

Apple MacBook Pro Snow Leopard-OTHER, Mac OS X (10.6.6)

Posted on May 18, 2011 8:09 AM

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Feb 20, 2015 12:09 PM in response to Sams Momma

From what I understand from Apple authorized computers and associated devices are not the same thing.


1. I have 4 computers that are AUTHORIZED to play content with my Apple ID.

I only know for certain what two of those computers are.

(I have 4 old computers in storage.)

- Apple says I cannot find out what my authorized compters are through iTunes.

To get rid of those two unneeded authorizations, I would have to deeaauthorize all my computers and reauthorize the correct ones.


2. Apple has a MANAGE DEVICES option in iTunes. That is for devices ASSOCIATED with automatic downloads in Apple ID.

That is not the same as authorized computers.

For instance I have 2 iPads associated with my Apple ID but only 2 computers.

- IPads cannot be authorized as computers according to Apple.

* So, my authorized computer number and the associated device list must be different.

Feb 23, 2016 7:04 PM in response to Belcher32

Tina's answer does NOT answer the original question.


Authorization only applies to computer. Up to 5 computers can be authorized. Authorization allows you to download any iTunes purchases and play them on that computer.


Manage devices is associated with iTunes in the Cloud and includes computers, iPads and iPhones. Up to 10 devices can download purchases from iTunes in the Cloud.


Removing devices from iTunes in the Cloud does NOT deauthorize them. I just checked my iTunes account, saw I had 5 authorized computers (which did NOT include the new computer I was on). I also only had 4 computers in my managed devices. I removed one of the computers from the managed devices list and this had no effect on the number of authorized computers.


I tried adding the new computer under iTunes in the Cloud and could not. I was told I had 5 authorized.


I selected Deauthorize All and after getting confirmation that all were reauthorized, was able to authorize the new computer.

Jul 17, 2016 12:33 AM in response to Tina16

This is factually incorrect. If you actually use your eyes, you will see that it uses the word "associated" not "authorized". These words mean different things to Apple (hence the different spellings). The OP wanted a list of "authorized" computers, not associated devices.

The list of authorized computers is hidden. The OP is s.o.l., although there is the "de-authorize all" option.

If you think this process is broken contact Apple. They won't help, but it might make you feel better.

How can I see what computers are authorized?

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