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Volsfan846

Level 1 (8 points)

Unable to view or de-authorize Apple Music devices

I tried to load Apple Music on a new device today and I got the message than I have reached the maximum number of devices associated with my account and I will have to de-authorize one to add this one. No problem as I no longer have several of the devices, but I can't find a way to bring up a list of devices so I can select the ones I no longer use. Any suggestions?

Posted on Sep 29, 2026 3:01 PM

5 replies

Phil0124

Level 10 (242,520 points)

Sep 29, 2026 3:05 PM in response to Volsfan846

You can't pick and choose wich devices to de-authorize. You only de-authoirze all of them and then re-authoirze the ones you still have access to.

Do note this only applies to computers, not iOS devices.

Follow the steps in the link below to de-authorize all authorized devices.

click here ➜ Authorize or deauthorize your computer for Apple Account purchases - Apple Support

Phil0124

Level 10 (242,520 points)

Sep 29, 2026 4:06 PM in response to Volsfan846

As I said, iOS devices such as iPhones do not apply for or take up authorization slots.

You can remove any iOS devices you no longer want from your device list on the Account settings of any other iOS device or Mac however.

click here ➜ View and remove your devices that are associated with your Apple Account for purchases - Apple Support

picas

Level 7 (21,779 points)

Sep 29, 2026 3:06 PM in response to Volsfan846

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Niel

Level 10 (756,437 points)

Sep 29, 2026 3:14 PM in response to Volsfan846

Click here and follow the instructions. If the Deauthorize All option isn't available to you, contact the iTunes Store staff.

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Volsfan846 Author

Level 1 (8 points)

Sep 29, 2026 3:13 PM in response to Phil0124

It seems I have several old iPhones I no longer own that are still authorized. No way to get rid of them?

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256367503