How to Buy a Song From the iTunes Store

By eHow Electronics Editor

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Downloading a song from the iTunes Store is easy and affordable. You can perform the download from within the iTunes program. Here's how.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Account with iTunes
  • Computer

Step1
Open iTunes on your computer.
Step2
Locate the icon for the iTunes Store. You will find it in the "Source" list on the left, under "Store." Click it once to access the store.
Step3
Click the "Sign In" button and enter your login information. If you do not have an account, click the "Create New Account" button in the "Login" window.
Step4
Browse the featured content. The iTunes main page offers many featured artists and songs. Click any that interest you.
Step5
Search for a specific song. Type a search word or phrase into the box in the top right corner and hit "Enter."
Step6
Double-click a song title to preview it before buying.
Step7
Click on "Buy Song." If you have one-click shopping, you’ll be asked to confirm your purchase and the download will begin immediately. If not, the song will appear in your shopping cart.
Step8
Click the "Shopping Cart" icon to check out. Review your order, and then click "Buy Now" to download every song in your cart.

Tips & Warnings

  • After you purchase a song, it immediately downloads to your iTunes Library.
  • You can share purchased music by burning it onto a CD or adding it to a shared folder on your local network.
  • Don’t delete purchased music. You won’t be able to download it again without paying.

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