4 Simple Ways to Log Into an Apple iTunes Account

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Easily sign into an iTunes account on a computer or mobile device

Written by Rain Kengly

Last Updated: June 12, 2025 Fact Checked

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Your iTunes account and Apple ID are the same. If you need to access your iTunes library, you can log into the Windows application or use the dedicated Music app on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. You'll just need your Apple ID to get started.

Things You Should Know

• On Windows, open iTunes. Click "Account" → "Sign In…" → enter your Apple ID and password. Click "Sign In".
• On Mac and iOS, log into the Apple ID associated with your iTunes library.
• You can find your iTunes library in the Apple Music, TV, Podcasts, and Books apps.

Steps

Method 1

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Using Windows

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   Open iTunes. Click or double-click the iTunes app icon, which resembles a multicolored musical note on a white background.

   • If you're using a Windows PC, you can still download and use the iTunes desktop application.
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   Click Account. It's at the top of the iTunes window. A drop-down menu will appear.
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   Click Sign In…. This option is in the middle of the drop-down menu. A pop-up window will appear.

   • If a different Apple ID is signed in, click Sign Out first, then click Sign In.
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   Enter your Apple ID email address. Type your Apple ID email address into the "Apple ID" text box at the top of the pop-up window.
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   Enter your Apple ID password. Type the password you use to log into your Apple ID account into the "Password" text box in the pop-up window.
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   Click Sign In. It's at the bottom of the window. Doing so signs you into your Apple ID account.

   • Any iTunes purchases you've made with this account will become available in iTunes once it finishes syncing.
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Method 2

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Using a Mac

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   Click the Apple menu

   

   . This is in the top-left corner.

   • With macOS Catalina and later, iTunes has been upgraded and split into dedicated apps, such as Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books.
   • Signing into your Apple ID on your Mac device will give you access to your iTunes library.
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   Click System Settings. On older devices, this will look like System Preferences.
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   Enter your Apple ID and password. This should be the same Apple ID you used to make purchases on iTunes.

   • If prompted, enter the verification code sent to a trusted device.
   • You can now access your iTunes library using Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books.
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Method 3

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Using an iPhone or iPad

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   Open the

   

   Settings app. Tap the Settings app icon, which resembles a grey box with gears on it.

   • iTunes has been split into dedicated apps, such as Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books.
   • To access your library, you'll need to sign into your Apple ID and download the respective apps on your iPhone or iPad.
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   Tap Sign in to your iPhone. It's at the top of the screen.

   • If you see your name and a picture here, you're already signed into your Apple ID on your iPhone.
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   Enter your Apple ID email address and tap Next. Tap the "Apple ID" text box, then type in your Apple ID's email address.
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   Enter your Apple ID password and tap Next. Tap the "Password" text box, then type in the password you use to log into your Apple ID account.

   • If prompted, enter your device's passcode or Face ID to finish signing in.
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   Open Apple Music. You can also use Apple TV, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books.

   • If you don't have these apps, you can download them from the App Store.
   • Once downloaded, the iTunes library associated with your Apple ID will appear in the apps.
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Using an Android

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   Open the Apple Music app. This looks like a white music note with a red background.

   • If you don't have the app, you can download it from the Google Play Store.
   • To see movies and TV shows linked to your iTunes account, you'll need to download and use Apple TV instead.
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   Enter your Apple ID and password. This should be the same Apple ID you used to make purchases on iTunes.

   • If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one.
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   Tap Sign in. This will log you into your Apple ID. If you have purchases associated with the account, you can find them in the Library tab.
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  How do I sync iTunes with a locked phone?

  

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  You can't, for security reasons. You have to be able to unlock the phone to do anything to it, including getting information on and off.

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