This guide shows you how to troubleshoot a repeat authorization request in iTunes.
Reasons Why iTunes Says Some Songs Are Not Authorized
A repeat authorization request occurs when you launch iTunes, select a song or track to listen to, and receive a prompt indicating you’re not authorized to play that song. The most common cause of this problem is when an iTunes library includes songs purchased by other user accounts or Apple IDs, and some of those profiles are not authorized to access certain content. You need to manually authorize devices to download and play music from iTunes in the Cloud—the shared media platform that allows users to access the same content from different computers or mobile devices. If you enter your Apple ID and password when prompted, and the song still asks for authorization, the song may have been purchased using a different Apple ID. Your Mac must be authorized for every Apple ID used to purchase music that you want to play. The problem is, you may not remember what Apple ID was used for a particular song. However, it’s easy to figure out.
Learn How to Fix It When iTunes Says You’re Not Authorized
Follow these steps, in order, to resolve the authorization request and regain access to your Music library.
