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I only have 4 devices with my Apple ID but it keeps saying I have 5 even though it shows only 4. So I have my new Mac Studio it will not allow on.

I only have four devices with my Apple ID, but it keeps saying I have five, even though it shows only 4. So I have my new Mac Studio it will not allow on. What can I do to fix this so I can add my Mac Studio?


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Posted on Aug 1, 2022 12:43 PM

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Posted on Aug 1, 2022 12:53 PM

Use the Deauthorize all option and then reauthorize any computers that you still have and want to use. This only affects computers, not iPhones or iPads.

See the following instructions from Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support


If you need to deauthorize a computer that you don't have access to

To deauthorize a computer that you don't have access to, you have to deauthorize all of your computers. Then authorize each computer that you have again. You can deauthorize all computers only once a year.

  1. Open iTunes.
  2. Choose Account > View My Account.
  3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password. Forgot your Apple ID?
  4. At the top of your Account Information page, go to the Apple ID Summary section.
  5. Next to Computer Authorizations, click Deauthorize All.
  6. Authorize each computer that you use again.



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Aug 1, 2022 12:53 PM in response to gilbert46

Use the Deauthorize all option and then reauthorize any computers that you still have and want to use. This only affects computers, not iPhones or iPads.

See the following instructions from Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support


If you need to deauthorize a computer that you don't have access to

To deauthorize a computer that you don't have access to, you have to deauthorize all of your computers. Then authorize each computer that you have again. You can deauthorize all computers only once a year.

  1. Open iTunes.
  2. Choose Account > View My Account.
  3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password. Forgot your Apple ID?
  4. At the top of your Account Information page, go to the Apple ID Summary section.
  5. Next to Computer Authorizations, click Deauthorize All.
  6. Authorize each computer that you use again.



I only have 4 devices with my Apple ID but it keeps saying I have 5 even though it shows only 4. So I have my new Mac Studio it will not allow on.

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