How to Transfer My Friend's Songs Onto My iPod

Transfer songs from a different computer to your iPod for audio playback.

If you wish to add your friend's protected iTunes music to your iPod, you must authorize your computer with your friend's iTunes account ID and password. Protected iTunes music in the M4P audio format prevents you from playing unauthorized songs unless your computer is included in the iTunes authorization list. This list is stored in the primary account of the iTunes account holder, and limits the number of shared music users to five different computers.

Things You'll Need

• ITunes 4 or later
• IPod cable

Instructions

1. Connect your iPod to your computer, and launch the iTunes program.

2. Click the iPod's icon in the side bar of iTunes, and click "Manually manage music and videos."

3. Click the "Apply" button, click "Store" at the top of the iTunes program and click "Authorize Computer."

4. Enter your friend's iTunes account ID and password, and click "Authorize." Click the "Eject" button next to the iPod's icon. Unplug the iPod cable from your computer, and plug it in to your friend's computer.

5. Launch the iTunes program on the alternate computer, and click the name of your iPod in the iTunes side bar.

6. Click the "Music" icon in the iTunes side bar, and drag music from your friend's iTunes library to the iPod's icon.

7. Click the "Eject" button to safely unplug your iPod from the alternate computer.

References

• Apple: Using iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Multiple Computers

Resources

• Apple: iTunes