So for years now I have used just one apple ID with all my apple products for my family and we have shared music and apps. However, I just bought a new Mac for college and wanted to get all my music and stuff on that computer and separate from my families. Is there anyway I can switch music and apps to a new apple ID also? Or Should I make a new ID and start all over? What is the best way to handle this?
NM,
Content purchased from the iTunes Store is permanently associated with the account from which it is purchased, and there is no way to change that association.
Music can simply be copied to your new computer and it will play (except for any DRM-encumbered files that were purchased from prior to mid-2009).
For apps, you will likely want to get your own ID and replace the apps.
So if I copy the music to my new Macbook, I can sync and use the music just as I do now with the family computer?
Yes, you can play and sync. However they will not be included in any account-related services such as re-downloading. Also, any DRM-protected files will not work.
Are all purchased songs DRM-protected?
NM122 wrote:
Are all purchased songs DRM-protected?
It depends what you mean. Songs sold by Amazon have never been DRM-protected. Songs sold by the iTunes Store up to mid-2009 were DRM-protected. Songs sold by the iTunes Store since then are not DRM-protected.
Switching itunes accounts and Sharing
