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Downloading songs onto an iPod is very easy and simple. All it takes is a few tools and some time.

Step 1

Download the latest version of iTunes. It is free and you can obtain it from the Apple website. It could have come with your iPod on an installation CD. Makes sure your computer meets the requirements. You can find older versions on the web, but they have limitations.

Step 2

Scan your computer for songs to add to the library.

Step 3

Connect your iPod to your computer with the USB cable that came with your iPod. The iPod screen should say "Do not disconnect".

Step 4

Open iTunes. Your iPod should appear under Devices in the bar to the left.

Step 5

Follow the instructions for naming your iPod and changing the initial settings if the iPod has not been plugged into a computer before.

Step 6

Buy music from the iTunes music store or import songs off a CD using iTunes.

Step 7

Decide whether you want to sync your iPod with your iTunes library or manually put songs on your iPod.(nano only)

Syncing your iPod will automatically add all of the songs in your library to your iPod. It will also delete any songs from your iPod that are not in your library. Click on your iPod icon and select Sync in the lower right corner.
If you prefer, you can be selective in the songs you want to add to your iPod. Highlight the songs and drag them into your iPod.

Step 8

Add the songs to your iPod.

Step 9

Properly disconnect your iPod using the eject button (see Warnings).

Step 10

Listen to your new songs!

Tips

Set up the iPod on the computer you plan to use it on. An iPod set up with a Macintosh will need to have all the songs deleted in order to use it on a Windows operating system. This only needs to be done once if you switch computers, but just to make less hassle, try to use the iPod on only one computer.

Warnings

Make sure you disconnect the iPod properly to avoid problems or loss of files on your iPod. Click the eject button next to the iPod icon in iTunes, or in the lower, right-hand corner. If you quit iTunes, drag the iPod icon on your desktop to the trash to eject (Mac). Right click on the iPod icon on your desktop on a Windows PC.
Don't download music illegally. Try to find alternatives.