How to Consolidate iTunes Library

When you consolidate an iTunes library, you're essentially telling a software program to group copies of all music on your computer into one iTunes music library folder. This means that iTunes will be accessing each song directly, wherever...

Method 1 of 2:

Get Organized

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    Access the main iTunes pulldown menu from your dock or menu bar.
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    Select the 'Preferences' menu.
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    Select the 'Advanced' pane of the Preferences menu.
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    Click on the 'Keep iTunes Music Folder Organized' and 'Copy Files to iTunes' options. This should produce a check-mark in the box next to each option. If the boxes were already checked, keep them as is.
Method 2 of 2:

Consolidate iTunes Library

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    Access the 'File' pulldown menu from your iTunes dock or menu bar.
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    Highlight the 'Library' option. A menu of further options should appear off to the side.
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    Select 'Consolidate Library.'

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