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This wikiHow teaches you how to add music to your iPod by using iTunes on your computer or by purchasing and downloading music using the iTunes Store app on the iPod.

Things You Should Know

  • Connect your iPod to your computer. If you have auto-sync enabled, this is all you need to do. If not, drag and drop the albums, playlists, or songs you wish to add to the iPod.
  • Download songs directly from your iPod using the iTunes app. Search for the song you want to download and tap the price button. You will be prompted to purchase and download the song.
  • Download previously purchased songs by opening the iTunes store app. Tap More >
    iPhone App Store Purchased Button
    Purchased > Music > Not on This iPod >
    iPhone App Store Download Button
    .
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Transferring Music from iTunes

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  1. The icon looks like a multicolored musical note inside a white background with a multicolored ring around the outside.
  2. Using your iPod cable, plug the USB end into your computer and the other end into your iPod charging port.
    • If your iTunes has auto-sync for music enabled, simply opening iTunes and plugging in your iPod will add any new music to your iPod.
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  3. It's in the upper-left corner of the screen next to the icon of your iPod.
  4. It's the first selection in the menu.
  5. In the "Library" section in the left pane of the iTunes window, there are several ways in which to view the music in your library:
    • Recently Added
    • Artists
    • Albums
    • Songs
    • Genres
  6. Drag a song or album from the library on the right side of the window to your iPod's icon in the left pane of the window, under the "Devices" section.
    • A blue rectangle will surround your iPod's icon.
    • You can select multiple items by clicking on them while holding down Ctrl (PC) or Command (Mac).
  7. Do so by releasing the mouse or trackpad button, which will start the upload to your iPod.
  8. Once the process is done, you can disconnect your iPod from the desktop.
    • Look for music in the Music app, under the "Downloaded Music" tab in the Library.
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Purchasing Music on the iTunes Store App

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  1. It's a purple app with a white musical note inside a white circle.
    • You need to connect to a Wi-Fi network with to use this method.
  2. You can do this in a few ways:
    • Tap Search . It's a magnifying glass icon in the lower-right part of the screen.
    • Do this if you're searching for a specific song, artist, or genre, then tap the "Search" field at the top of the screen. Type the title, artist, or keyword in the field, then tap the result you're looking for.
    • Tap Music . It's a musical note icon in the lower-left corner of the screen.
      • Do this to browse through songs, albums, artists, ringtones, and genres on the iTunes Store.
  3. To download a song or album, tap the price next to the title.
  4. This button will appear in the same place as the price button. Tapping it confirms your purchase. The music you purchased will begin downloading to your iPod.
    • Look for purchased music in the Music app, under the "Downloaded Music" tab in the Library.
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Downloading Previously Purchased Music

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  1. It's a purple app with a white musical note inside a white circle.
    • You need to connect to a Wi-Fi network with to use this method.
  2. It's an ellipsis icon in the lower-right corner of the screen.
  3. It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
  4. Music is arranged alphabetically by artist.
  5. It appears to the right of the song or album you've purchased and want to download.
    • The music or video will begin downloading to your iPod.
    • Look for music in the Music app, under the "Downloaded Music" tab in the Library.
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1. Connect the iPod to a computer.
2. Open iTunes.
3. Click Music on the media drop-down.
4. Click an option under "Library."
5. Drag music to your iPod.

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