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Change Apple Account Settings in the Apple TV app on Mac

When you have an Apple Account, you can sign in to the Apple TV app’s Account Settings to view or change your account information, see your purchase history, and more.

Go to the Apple TV app on your Mac.
Click the profile icon in the bottom-left corner, then sign in to your Apple Account if prompted.
In the Account Information window, make changes in any of the categories (detailed below), then click Done.
Your changes take effect immediately and apply to all apps in which you use your Apple Account.
Note: Some settings may not be present for all users.

Apple Account Summary

Option	See the Apple Support article
Apple Account	Change your Apple Account primary email address Change your Apple Account password
Family Sharing (available when you’re part of a Family Sharing group)	Set up Family Sharing If you can’t find your family’s shared apps and content
Payment Information	Add a payment method to your Apple Account Remove a payment method from your Apple Account
Billing Address	If you need to change or update your Apple Account payment method
Country/Region	Change your Apple Account country or region
Computer Authorizations	Authorize or deauthorize your computer for Apple Account purchases

Hidden Items

Option	See the Apple Support article
Manage Devices	View and remove your devices that are associated with your Apple Account for purchases
Hidden Purchases	Hide and unhide music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and books

Purchase History

Option	See the Apple Support article
Most Recent Purchase	View your purchase history for the App Store and other Apple media services How apps, content, and subscriptions from Apple are billed Note: If your purchase history seems incorrect, or you believe you’ve been charged for an item you didn’t buy, visit the Billing and Subscriptions website.

Apple Account

Option	See the Apple Support article
Add money to your account	Add money to your Apple Account balance

Account Access

Option	Do the following
Apple TV Channels	Click Manage, follow the onscreen instructions, then click Done.

Manage

Option	Do the following
Nickname	Click Create Nickname or Edit Nickname on the right, follow the onscreen instructions, then click Submit.
Reviews and Ratings	Click Manage on the right, click Remove next to the reviews or ratings you want to remove, then click Done.
Alert Me	Click Manage on the right, select the options you want (or deselect the ones you don’t), then click Save Changes.
Passes	Click Manage on the right, select the checkbox next to a pass to receive email notifications when a new episode is available (or deselect the checkbox to stop receiving email notifications), then click Save Changes.
Subscriptions	See the Apple Support article If you want to cancel a subscription from Apple.
Pre-Orders	See the Apple Support article View or cancel pre-orders for apps, movies, music, or books.
Reset all warnings for buying and downloading media	Click the Reset button at the bottom of the Account Information page.

See alsoApple Support article: Gift apps, music, movies, and more from Apple Apple Support article: Check your gift card balance Apple Support article: How to redeem your Apple Gift Card, App Store Card, or App Store & iTunes Gift Card

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