If your computer uses macOS Mojave or earlier, these are the directions you need to manage your iTunes account on Mac. Your Apple ID is used for a lot of things in the Apple ecosystem, including syncing content in iCloud and making a purchase in iTunes, which can be accessed from multiple devices. Here's how to manage your Apple ID and iTunes account on your Mac.
Sep 25, 2018 However, on Mojave, we see that certain folders in the user’s own Library are off limits: These include Mail, Messages, Cookies, Suggestions and Safari. Note that users can browse into these folders without restriction through the Finder, but trying to do so through other applications is blocked by default. Aug 16, 2018 Securing your Mac’s cam & mic. By default, macOS Mojave prevents all apps using its AVFoundation API from getting microphone or camera data without your consent. When you open an app for the first time that wants to access that hardware, the system pulls up a permission prompt. To grant the app access to the cam or mic, click OK.
Check out our newer guide if you're on macOS Catalina or later:
How to change your credit card and account information on your Mac
If you move or get a new credit card, you can manage your account information in iTunes on your Mac.
- Launch iTunes on your Mac.
- Click on Accounts in the app menu in the Menu Bar at the top of the screen.
- Click on View My Account.
Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
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- Click Edit next to Payment Type to change your credit card information.
- Click on Edit next to your billing address to change your address.
Click on Change Country or Region to change the country or region your App Store is located.
Note: You may have to cancel your Apple Music subscription, enter a new billing address, or change your credit card information if you change your App Store's country or region.
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How to see your purchase history on your Mac
You can see all of the App Store purchases you've ever made using your Apple ID from your purchase history. If you're anything like me, you have a lot of them.
- Launch iTunes on your Mac.
- Click on Accounts in the app menu in the Menu Bar at the top of the screen.
- Click on View My Account.
Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
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Click See All to browse your purchase history.
You can filter your search by month and year if you're looking for something specific.
Click on the arrow next to a single-date purchase to see more details.
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Click on Manage Gifts next to Gifts in your purchase history section to see what apps you've gifted to others.
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How to manage apps you've given permission to access Apple Music and your music library on Mac
As of iOS 10 and macOS Sierra, Apple implemented a permission requirement for apps that want to access your device's media library. It makes it so we know, and have given express permission, to apps that want to access our Apple Music account, including music activity and media libraries. You can see which apps have permission, and revoke that access at any time in iTunes on the Mac.
- Launch iTunes on your Mac.
- Click on Accounts in the app menu in the Menu Bar at the top of the screen.
- Click on View My Account.
Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
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- Click on Manage next to App Permissions.
Click on Revoke next to any apps that you no longer want to have access to Apple Music and your music library.
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How to change your Apple ID nickname on your Mac
You can change the name that appears when others see when you're reviewing apps and games in iTunes. This does not affect your Apple ID. It is only to change what name the public sees when you're posting reviews.
- Launch iTunes on your Mac.
- Click on Accounts in the app menu in the Menu Bar at the top of the screen.
- Click on View My Account.
Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
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- Click on Edit Nickname next to your nickname.
- Enter a new nickname.
Click on Submit.
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How to de-authorize devices associated with your Apple Music account on your Mac
You can have up to 10 devices associated with your Apple ID and Apple Music account. You'd be surprised at how fast you get up to 10. If you have an older device that you don't use anymore, you can de-authorize it, clearing up room for a new device you'd like to add.
- Launch iTunes on your Mac.
- Click on Accounts in the app menu in the Menu Bar at the top of the screen.
- Click on Authorizations.
- Click on Deauthorize this computer.
Any questions?
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Updated December 2019: Includes link to article for macOS Catalina.
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Back up your library
Before following any of these steps, it's a good idea to create a backup of your photo library, even if you use iCloud Photos. You can use Time Machine, use a third-party backup solution, or copy the library to an external drive. By default, your photo library is stored in the Pictures folder within your home folder.
Make sure that your software is up to date
Photos is part of the Mac operating system. You can avoid or fix many issues by running the most up-to-date version of macOS. Learn more about updating the software on your Mac.
If you use RAW images in Photos, learn more about the digital camera RAW formats supported by iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
If you have trouble migrating an existing iPhoto or Aperture library to Photos
You might see an alert message when you first open Photos or migrate an existing iPhoto or Aperture library. Learn what to do if Photos can’t copy or create a library.
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If the Media Browser isn't showing your photos and videos
Use the Media Browser to make images from your photo library available in other apps, like Pages and iMovie. The Media Browser shows only the contents of the Photos library designated as the System Photo Library. If you have more than one Photos library—and the one you're using isn't set as the System Photo Library—the Media Browser won't show its contents.
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Follow these steps to designate the current library as the System Photo Library:
- Choose Photos > Preferences.
- Click the General button at the top of the Preferences window.
- Click Use as System Photo Library.
If you're having other issues with Photos
If you're experiencing other issues—like missing or blank photo thumbnails, unexpected behavior, or if Photos won’t open—try to see if it's an issue with your library by following these steps.
Create a new Photos library and see if your issues persist:
Jan 12, 2020 Launch Terminal, located in /Applications/Utilities. Enter the following command at the Terminal prompt: Press Return. Once the command executes, you can quit Terminal. The Library folder will now be visible in the Finder. Should you ever wish to set the Library folder back to its default hidden. Oct 03, 2018 Open Finder or just click on the desktop. Head to Go Go to Folder, or hit Cmd + Shift + G. Type: /Library in the Go to the folder box on the dialog box and click Go or press Enter. If you have one or more Finder windows open, the Library folder opens in the currently active window. Where do i find library folder on mac.
- Quit Photos.
- Press and hold the Option key while you open Photos.
- In the dialog that appears, click Create New.
- Give your new library a name, then click OK. Note whether Photos opens successfully with this new library.
To return to your main Photos library, quit Photos. Then open it again while holding the Option key, select your main library, and click Choose Library.
Alternatively, you can open Photos in another user account on your Mac and note whether Photos opens successfully.
If Photos opens with the new library, or in a different user account, it might mean that there's an issue with your library. Follow the steps to use the Photos library repair tool on your main Photos library.
Learn more
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- Learn how to create and order print products like books or calendars in Photos with Project Extensions.
- Get help with iCloud Photos.