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How to "split" iTunes accounts?

I have recently moved out of my parent's house for college. Previously, I shared an iTunes account with them (and I've invested much of my own money into this account). Now I want to "split" accounts, as it is currently linked to my mother's credit card. I highly doubt there is a way to legally do this, but I'm hoping there is. So, can I somehow keep all of the files from our iTunes account and move them to a new one (I've tried to download the content to my computer and switch accounts to my new one but then I must "authorize" with the old account)?

Posted on Mar 5, 2013 5:07 PM

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Mar 5, 2013 5:18 PM in response to spectrum_

Take a copy of the full iTunes library, and copy it to the new computer you will be using. Delete the stuff that you don't want.


If you have any DRM-encumbered content, it won't play unless you authorize your machine to their account. Other than that, everything will play, although technically it is still associated to their account - there is no way to change that.

Jul 11, 2014 7:58 PM in response to spectrum_

Is it just music or do you have videos, ringtones or apps for iOS?


DRM protected music could upgraded via 'iTunes plus' to files with no DRM…

iTunes Store: iTunes Plus Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There was the option to upgrade at a lower cost at one point in time (sorry it was years ago - I'm insure if this program is still active). This may be more accurate with the current state…

http://www.tuaw.com/2012/12/04/is-itunes-plus-gone-itunes-11-offers-drm-free-aud io-re-download/


Create a Smart playlist where Kind contains "protected". Use that to judge how much you have to upgrade.


The other option (also legal FYI) is to burn Audio CD's of the music & then re-rip it to your Mac. You must use the 'audio CD option' and when re-importing the tags can easily fail to look up in CDDB because the CD is not identical to a purchased one. I would burn as A full albums to give you a hope of tagging the files correctly. This is a painful solution, but it can allow you to play the music without the authentication issues. it also does not hurt to have backups of purchases on other disks - Apple cannot keep all downloads in the store (the rights holders remove them) so iTunes Cloud may not have files you purchased sometime ago.

How to "split" iTunes accounts?

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