Difference between revisions of "Buy Music on iTunes"

[[Category: ITunes]]

#Create an Apple ID. To do this, go to the Apple website and create an account.<ref name="rf1">https://appleid.apple.com/account</ref> Once you’ve created an Apple ID, it can be used from any of your Apple devices.<ref name="rf2">https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204316</ref>

#*To sign up for Apple ID, you must provide your full name, birth date and mailing address.<ref name="rf1" /> You will be asked to select an ID (like creating an email address) and enter three secret questions for account security. It would be a wise decision to also enter the rescue email in case of security breach or forgotten password.<ref name="rf1" />

#Add a method of payment. When purchasing on iTunes, you can connect a credit card or use a gift card for payment. To do this, click your name at the top right of the app and choose “Account Info”.<ref name="rf3">https://www.apple.com/support/itunes/getstarted/</ref> From here, you will see an option to add a credit card.

#Return to the iTunes application. Move out of the account setting screen by clicking the top right button that says “iTunes Store”.<ref name="rf3" /> This button will be purple or blue, depending on your settings.

#Search or browse for your desired music. The iTunes homepage will display upcoming and popular artists.<ref name="rf4">https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201662</ref> If you’re looking for something more specific, try typing in the song or artist’s name in the search bar, and hitting {{keypress|Enter}}.<ref name="rf4" />

#*You can search iTunes by genres by looking at the right side of the screen. Click “All Genres” and choose a genre.<ref name="rf4" />

#*You can also filter your search results by TV Shows, Albums, Songs, iPhone Apps, iPad Apps, Movies, Books, Audiobooks, Music Videos, Podcasts, and iTunes U content.<ref name="rf3" />

#*You can hear a sample of a song by hovering over the name.<ref name="rf4" /> A small play button will come up over the song’s track number. Click play to hear the sample.

#Buy your music. Click the price of the album or track you wish to buy.<ref name="rf5">http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-buy-songs-from-itunes.html</ref> Once you select buy, you can choose how you would like to pay using your previously loaded payment options. From here, your music should download instantly and be available for playing in your library.

#*If you choose to buy only some songs from an album, Apple will often offer a discounted rate for you to purchase the rest.<ref name="rf5" />  These offers are valid up to six months. <ref name="rf5" />  

#Identify what kind of card you have. Mac App Store content codes must be redeemed via the Mac App Store. Promotional codes must be redeemed before the expiration date printed on the back of the card. Apple Store Gift Cards can be redeemed online or in an actual store. iTunes Store Gift cards given to via email can be redeemed by simply clicking on "Redeem Now" within your email.<ref name="rf6">https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201209</ref>

#Redeem your card on a Mac, PC, or Mac App Store. Easily redeem a gift card by opening iTunes and entering the promo code when prompted. Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes before opening it.<ref name="rf6" />

*To track your spending, click “Account” under the top right quick links menu.<ref name="rf5" /> From here click “Purchase history” to see how much you’ve spent.<ref name="rf5" />