Apple replaced iTunes for Mac in 2019 with the release ofmacOS Catalina.
When you connect your iPod to the Mac, it appears in the Finder.
Just drag and drop files onto the rig.
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Windows PC users can still use iTunes for Windows.
Connect your iPod to your box using the USB cable that came with it.
If iTunes isn’t already open on your setup, it opens now.
If you haven’t set up your iPod yet, iTunes walks you through thesetup process.
If you don’t see it, nudge the iPod icon in iTunes to get to this screen.
The first tab menu isMusic.
The first option in theMusictab isSync Music.
Check the box next to it.
If you don’t, you won’t be able to download songs.
This begins the process of syncing songs to your iPod.
How long it takes depends on how many songs you’re downloading.
When syncing is complete, you have successfully added music to your iPod.
tap the appropriate tabs and choose your options on those screens.
Sync again, and that content is transferred to your iPod, too.
Learn aboutall the non-Apple MP3 players that were compatible with iTunes.
These iPods don’t support streaming music services like Spotify orApple Music.
Remember toEjectthe iPod before you disconnect it from the Mac.
Once that’s finished, sync your iPhone with the store to transfer your music automatically.
It’s also possible to transfer music from newer iPods usingAirDrop.
