iTunes

iTunes is a Apple Inc.'s software program that acts as a media player, media library, mobile device management utility, and the Apple client app for iTunes Store.

These are some of the things users can do on iTunes:

- purchase, play, download, organize digital multimedia

- search for, listen to, and upload music, podcast and other audio content

- follow and create playlists
- like and share content
- see recommended and officially curated songs

The iTunes Store is a digital media store operated by Apple Inc.

Apple has two platforms:

iTunes: The music purchasing service; songs that are bought on iTunes contribute to the sales charts. It is pre-installed with all Apple devices; and can be installed in other devices through this link.

Platforms

iOS, Mas OS, Windows

Availability

The iTunes Store is available on most Apple devices, including Mac (via Music app), iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple TV, as well as on Windows (inside iTunes). Video purchases from the iTunes Store are viewable on the Apple TV app on Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices and certain smart televisions.

Apple Music: The music streaming service; streams from songs played on Apple Music contribute to domestic charts. On subscribing to Apple Music, one can add music and music videos to the music library from the Apple Music catalog.

To access iTunes and Apple Music, all Apple users need an Apple ID account.

Content on an iPod or iOS device is managed via Apple’s iTunes software application, which is a free download from Apple’s web site. However, iTunes is more than just a means of loading your device. It is in fact an entire media management system that is designed to organize and catalog your music, audiobooks, videos, podcasts, and even handle your iBooks and iOS applications. In fact, iTunes doesn’t even require that the user have an iPod or other Apple media device, and there are people out there who choose to use iTunes simply as their media management application.

How to Create an Apple ID

Via App Store on iOS
1. Open the App Store.
2. Tap the “Sign In” button.
3. Tap “Create New Apple ID.” If you don't see this option, it means you need to sign out of iCloud.
4. Follow the onscreen steps. The email address you provide will be your new Apple ID.
5. Enter your credit card and billing information, then tap “Next.” You can also select “None.” You will not be charged until you make a purchase.

6. Confirm your phone number. Tap “Next.”

7. Check your email for Apple's verification email. Verify your email address. Once verified, you can use your Apple ID to sign in to the iTunes Store and App Store.

Via Web

1. Open your web browser. Go to this Create Your Apple ID page.
2. Fin in all the fields. Tap "Continue."
3. Enter the confirmation code Apple sent to your email. Tap "Verify."

Via Mac
1. Tap the Apple menu  icon . Go to "System Preferences."

2. Tap "Sign In."
3. Tap "Create Apple ID" then follow the onscreen steps. The email address you provide will be your new Apple ID.

4. Enter your credit card and billing information, then tap “Continue.” You can also choose “None.” You will not be charged until you make a purchase.

5. Check your email for Apple's verification email. Verify your email address. Once verified, you can use your Apple ID to sign in to the iTunes Store and App Store.

Via Windows PC

1. Open iTunes for Windows. If you don't have iTunes, download it through your Microsoft Store of Apple's official website. Make sure you have the updated version of the app.

2. You will see a welcome window when you install. Click "I AGREE."
3. Once iTunes is installed, go to the menu bar at the top of your computer screen or at the top of the iTunes window. Tap  “Account.”

3. Tap “Sign in.”

4. Tap “Create New Apple ID.”

5. Follow the onscreen steps. Fill in your email address, password, country/region. Accept terms and conditions. The email address you provided will be your new Apple ID.
6. Enter your personal information and fill in security questions in case you lose your Apple ID. 

7. Enter your credit card and billing information, then tap “Continue.” You can also choose “None.” You will not be charged until a purchase is made.

8. Check your email for Apple's verification email. Verify your email address. Once verified, you can use your Apple ID to sign in to the iTunes Store and App Store

NOTE:
- You should also include the rescue email if there is a security breach or if you forget your password.
- After verifying the email address, your new Apple ID can be used to sign in to the App Store, and other Apple services such as iCloud.

How to Purchase Music on iTunes

Via iTunes Store app on iOS Devices
1. Open the iTunes Store app.

2. Tap “Music” at the bottom of the screen.
3. Search up the song or album you want to buy.
4. Tap the price next to the song or album to buy it.
5. Sign in with your Apple ID and enter your password to complete the purchase.

Via iTunes Store in the Apple Music app on Mac
1. Open the Apple Music app.
2. In the menu bar, select "Music" then select "Preferences."

3. Go to the "General" tab, select iTunes Store, then tap "OK."
4. Use the search bar to find the song or album you want to buy.
5. Tap the "iTunes Store" button in the upper right.
6. Tap the price next to the song or album to buy it.
7. Sign in with your Apple ID and enter your password to complete the purchase.

Via iTunes on Windows PC
1. Open the iTunes Store app.
2. Select "Music" from the pop-up menu, then tap iTunes Store in the navigation bar.

3. Search up the song or album you want to buy.

4. Tap the price next to the song or album to buy it.

5. Sign in with your Apple ID and enter your password to complete the purchase.

How Download Purchased Music from iTunes

Once you buy a song or album, it will go to your iTunes Library.

Via iOS Devices

1. Open the iTunes Store app.

2. At the bottom of your screen, tap the More button (three dots), then select "Purchased."

NOTE
1. To find the purchased music, open the Apple Music app and go to the “Library.”
2. To download music for offline listening, tap the "Download" button next to the song or album.
3. You can purchase music from the iTunes Store if you do not want to subscribe to Apple Music.

Tips

1. Gifting songs or albums do not count towards the Billboard charts.
2. If you want to buy more, please use a different payment method (debit card, credit card, PayPal) for remaining transactions or wait for a week.
2. Please DO NOT buy more than 4 copies of a song/album with a credit card in one tracking week (Friday - Thursday). If you want to buy more, please use a different payment method (gift card, debit card, PayPal, etc) for the remaining transactions. This is because Billboard/Nielsen Soundscan filters sales as being "bulk" purchases if more than 4 copies are purchased by a payment method and none of the sales after the first 4 will be counted.