iTunes 12 for Mac: Move your library to another computer

Move your library to another computer

There are a few ways to transfer your iTunes library from one computer to another:

  • When you get a new Mac, use Setup Assistant (or Migration Assistant, if you’re switching from Windows) to move files—including your iTunes files—from your old computer to the new one.

  • Connect computers (over a wireless network or with a cable) and copy your iTunes files from one computer to the other.

  • Use iPod or a portable drive to transfer iTunes files.

Before you sell or give away a computer, don’t forget to deauthorize it (choose Account > Deauthorize Computer).

Last Modified: May 26, 2016
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