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How do I sync two iTunes libraries?

By Sophia Dalton

How do I sync two iTunes libraries?

You can sync content without DRM protection between unlimited devices.

  1. Download and install the iTunes application on both computers.
  2. Launch iTunes on one of your two computers.
  3. Click the “Home Sharing” button to launch the Home Sharing window.
  4. Enter your Apple account ID and password in the provided fields.

What happens if I sync my iPhone with another iTunes library?

It means that the library on computer is different from the library on iPhone. Syncing iPhone with this library will replace media from another iTunes library and that’s why iTunes sync removes music. You will receive nearly the same error message if you sync iPhone photos with iTunes.

Can I have 2 iTunes accounts on one iPhone?

You can now see that for small numbers of iPads owned by the school, the teacher should use an ID that “belongs” to the iPads, not the teacher. You can use two iTunes accounts, but only one can be logged in to the store at a time. Purchases (free or paid) will be made against the current account.

Can you have 2 iTunes libraries on the same computer?

You can have more than one iTunes library. For example, you could have a library of holiday music that wouldn’t appear in iTunes the rest of the year. Or you could keep your music in a library on your computer and your movies in a library on an external storage device.

How do I sync my iPhone with iTunes without losing my music?

Click your iPhone in the “Devices” section in the iTunes window and click the “Summary” tab. Select the “Manually manage music and videos” check box and click “OK” to sync content manually. Click “Apply.”

How do I sync my iPhone to a new iTunes library without erasing?

By keeping the keys depressed, you circumvent any automatic sync that might occur. Click “iPhone” from the list of devices, select the “Summary” tab and then check “Manually Manage Music and Videos.” Click “Done,” open your music library and locate the new songs. Click and drag the new songs toward the right.

Is it possible to have 2 iTunes accounts?

Households with multiple iPod users can benefit from having two iTunes accounts on the same computer. A computer can have multiple iTunes libraries and accounts associated with it, allowing each iPod device owner to have an individual library. Adding a second iTunes library to a computer takes just a few moments.

How do I add a second Apple ID to my iPhone?

Create an Apple ID on another device

  1. Go to appleid.apple.com and click Create Your Apple ID.
  2. Follow the onscreen steps.
  3. Enter a phone number that you can always access.
  4. Check the boxes to subscribe to Apple Updates if you’d like.
  5. Click Continue.
  6. Follow the onscreen steps to verify your email address and phone number.

How do I add multiple folders to iTunes library?

You can…

  1. File > Add to library and select the top level folder with the music.
  2. Drag the top level folder to /Music/iTunes/iTunes media/Automatically add to iTunes.

Will consolidating iTunes library create duplicates?

The Consolidate Library feature copies files. After consolidation, the iTunes library should only show one copy — with all entries pointing to a file in your iTunes Music folder. But on your hard drive you’ll end up with two copies.