iTunes 12: Copy Music Files Between Computers With Home Sharing

Easily copy the music from your Apple iTunes music library between computers by enabling the Home Sharing feature using this tutorial.

Note: This tutorial is geared toward iTunes version 12.9.

>> Perform these steps on all computers you wish to share music with. <<

1. Ensure the latest version of iTunes is installed on both computers.
2. Select “File” > “Home Sharing” > “Turn On Home Sharing“.
   
3. If prompted for a username and password, enter your Apple Store credentials.
4. Repeat steps 1 & 2 for any other computers you wish to share music between. Ensure all computers are connected to the same network.
5. Click “Edit” > “Preferences“.
6. Select the “Sharing” tab.
7. Check “Share my library on my local network to share your entire library“. Optionally, you could select “Share selected playlists“, then check individual playlists if you wish to limit sharing. You can also require a password for access to the library allow play counts to be updated through sharing usage.
   
8. Select the drop-down menu located in the upper-left corner of the iTunes window, then choose the music library you would like to access.
   
9. Copy any music from a shared library by dragging it left. A sidebar will appear as you drag, where you can drop it into your local library.