How do I deauthorize a computer from iTunes when I no longer have that computer?

How do I de-authorize a computer from iTunes when I no longer have that computer?

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Posted on Jul 9, 2016 2:35 PM

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Jul 9, 2016 3:11 PM in response to gclesson

Unfortunately, you can't without deauthorizing all your computers then re-authorizing the ones your still own.


Deauthorization


You can de-authorize individual computers, but only by using those computers. Your other option is to "de-authorize all" from your iTunes account.


  1. Open iTunes on a computer
  2. From the Store menu, select "View my Account..."
  3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
  4. Under "Computer Authorizations" select "De-authorize All".
  5. Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.


You may only do this once per year.


After you "de-authorize all" your authorized computers, you may re-authorize each one as required.

If you have de-authorized all computers and need to do it again, but your year has not elapsed, then contact: Apple - Support - iTunes - Contact Us.

For more information on authorization and de-authorization: iTunes Store- Authorize or deauthorize your Mac or PC.

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