How to Check Authorized Computers on iTunes

There's nothing worse than downloading a video from iTunes only to find you can't play it because of the iTunes authorization limit is maxed out. While iTunes removed digital rights management from music, videos are still protected and require account authorization before they can be played on your computer. The iTunes account page allows you to see the number of computers authorized, which helps if you're unsure of the remaining authorization availability. As of December 2010, no more than five computers can be authorized.

Things You'll Need

• iTunes

Instructions

1. Double-click "iTunes" on your PC or click "iTunes" on the Macintosh's dock.

2. Cick "iTunes Store" in the program's side window, and click "Sign In."

3. Enter your email address or AOL screen name, and enter the password. Click "Sign In."

4. Click your account name, and scroll down to the Computer Authorizations section.

5. Click "Store" and "Authorize This Computer." Enter your account information and click "Authorize." A pop-up menu notifies you whether the computer was previously authorized and displays the remaining account authorizations.

References

• Apple: About iTunes Store Authorization and Deauthorization