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Hello, I have an older iMac using Mojave, and am hoping to sync my iTunes library onto my iPad, which is also older but software is up-to-date. Can I do this? I mainly want to be sure I don't accidentally erase my iTunes library from the Mac! Also -- if I successfully put iTunes library on my iPad, can I use the iPad to sync with my iPod Classic?
To sync your iPad, connect to that Mac via USB and proceed per this guide: Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using your computer - Apple Support
You can sync the iPod the same way. (You will not be able to use the iPad to sync the iPod.)
Regarding the concern "I mainly want to be sure I don't accidentally erase my iTunes library from the Mac!": Connecting an iPad does not pose a threat of erasing the library on your computer. However, other things do, such as loss, physical damage, or HD failure. Make a backup!
To sync your iPad, connect to that Mac via USB and proceed per this guide: Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using your computer - Apple Support
You can sync the iPod the same way. (You will not be able to use the iPad to sync the iPod.)
Regarding the concern "I mainly want to be sure I don't accidentally erase my iTunes library from the Mac!": Connecting an iPad does not pose a threat of erasing the library on your computer. However, other things do, such as loss, physical damage, or HD failure. Make a backup!
Thank you Ed2345, your information was very helpful! I am in the process of backing up my iTunes library, though it is very slow going since I seem to have to move one album of songs at a time, create a folder, and put all the songs in it. There's probably a better way, so I'll keep looking. At least this seems to work! Thanks again, Carol
Thanks so much, Ed2345! For some reason, my Mac has things arranged differently so it took me awhile to find the actual folder. I was finally able to successful back up my iTunes library! You were so helpful.. thanks again Carol
Carol,
To speed things up, you can just drag the folder across. That will make a copy of the folder and all its contents. You can also drag multiple folders and/or higher level folders.
Carol,
You are welcome!
Ed
Trying to find a foolproof way to save iTunes library onto another device
