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Buying items in the iTunes Store

You can purchase items from the iTunes Store in two ways:

By default, 1-Click shopping is on. To change this setting, choose iTunes > Preferences and then click Store.

Important: All sales are final. You can’t cancel a purchase after you click Buy or Buy Now.

To purchase items in the iTunes Store:

  1. In iTunes, click iTunes Store (below Store).
  2. Find the song, video, or album you want to buy.
  3. Tip: To make sure a song is the one you want, double-click it to hear a preview (a portion of the song).

  4. Do one of the following:
    • If you are using 1-Click shopping, click Buy.
    • If you are using a shopping cart, click Add. To view your shopping cart, click Shopping Cart (below Store). To remove an item, select it and press the Delete key. When you're ready, click Buy Now.

If you quit iTunes or restart your computer before a purchase has finished downloading, the download should resume at no additional cost the next time you open iTunes. If it doesn't resume, choose Store > Check for Purchases.

Be sure to make regular backups of your purchased files. If your hard disk becomes damaged or you lose a purchased item, you'll have to buy it again.

Some items in the iTunes Store may not be available in all countries.

Related Topics

Finding music and other items in the iTunes Store

Paying for iTunes Store purchases

Backing up your iTunes library to CD or DVD

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