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This guide to purchasing on iTunes is specifically intended for individuals residing in the United States or Puerto Rico, as it specifically made for the purpose of charting on the Billboard charts.
Gifting on iTunes does not count towards Billboard charts
Select your device to read the iTunes buying guide.
iPhones & iPads (iOS)
Before Release
If you have not already, make sure that you have added a payment method to your Apple ID account.
You can add a payment method by going to Settings > Your Profile (top row) > Payment & Shipping > Add Payment Method
If you have not already, download the iTunes Store from the App Store.
If you plan to purchase music across multiple platforms, make sure each account has a unique:
Email address
Payment method
Billing address
IP Address
Upon Release
Before launching the iTunes Store, change your IP Address.
Do NOT use a VPN. Read how to change IP address on the bottom of this page.
Open the iTunes Store and search for the Artist.
Find the correct album and tap the album cover. DO NOT PURCHASE THE ALBUM!
Purchase each track individually by pressing the price button to the right of it.
DO NOT purchase the album.
For <Dall>, as the album consists of 11 tracks, buying each track individually would ultimately generate more Billboard units than purchasing just the digital album alone.
For instance, if 10 people buy only the album, that's 10 EAU sold.
However, if 10 people purchase all 11 tracks separately, that's 11 EAU sold.
After Release (Apple Music Users only)
Open the Apple Music app.
Go to your Library.
Select "Downloaded" from the top menu.
Tap and hold the album cover.
Tap "Delete from Library."
This will ensure that your streams will still count towards their Apple Music charting.
Macbooks / iMacs (macOS)
Before Release
If you have not already, make sure that you have added a payment method to your Apple ID account.
You can add a payment method by going to Apple Logo > System Settings > Apple ID > Payment & Shipping
If you plan to purchase music across multiple platforms, make sure each account has a unique:
Email address
Payment method
Billing address
IP Address
Upon Release
Before launching the iTunes Store, change your IP Address.
Do NOT use a VPN. Read how to change IP address on the bottom of this page.
Open Music on your device.
You can find the program by searching "Music" in your launchpad or applications folder.
Search for the Artist in the search bar.
Click "iTunes Store" on the top right corner.
If you do not see this option, go to Music > Settings and make sure "Show: iTunes Store" is ticked.
Find the correct album and click on the album cover. DO NOT PURCHASE THE ALBUM!
Purchase each track individually by pressing the price button to the right of it.
DO NOT purchase the album.
For <Dall>, as the album consists of 11 tracks, buying each track individually would ultimately generate more Billboard units than purchasing just the digital album alone.
For instance, if 10 people buy only the album, that's 10 EAU sold.
However, if 10 people purchase all 11 tracks separately, that's 11 EAU sold.
After Release (Apple Music Users only)
Open Music.
Go to your Albums folder.
Right click on the Album cover.
Click "Delete from Library."
This will ensure that your streams will still count towards their Apple Music charting.
Windows
Before Release
Download the Apple Music app from the Microsoft Store.
If you have not already, sign up for an Apple ID.
You can do this from within the iTunes software by going to Sign In > Create New Apple ID.
If you have not already, make sure that you have added a payment method to your Apple ID account.
You can add a payment method by going to Account > View My Account... > Manage Payments > Add Payment.
If you plan to purchase music across multiple platforms, make sure each account has a unique:
Email address
Payment method
Billing address
IP Address
Upon Release
Before launching the iTunes Store, change your IP Address.
Do NOT use a VPN. Read how to change IP address on the bottom of this page.
Open iTunes on your device.
You can find the program by searching "iTunes" in your Windows search or going to your Programs folder.
Click 'Store" on the top center menu.
Search for the Artist in the search bar.
Make sure you have selected "iTunes Store" in the search results and that the search says "Search for ARTIST in iTunes Store."
Find the correct album and click on the album cover. DO NOT PURCHASE THE ALBUM!
Purchase each track individually by pressing the price button to the right of it.
DO NOT purchase the album.
For <Dall>, as the album consists of 11 tracks, buying each track individually would ultimately generate more Billboard units than purchasing just the digital album alone.
For instance, if 10 people buy only the album, that's 10 EAU sold.
However, if 10 people purchase all 11 tracks separately, that's 11 EAU sold.
After Release (Apple Music Users only)
Open Music.
Go to your Library
Go to your Albums folder.
Right click on the Album cover.
Click "Delete from Library."
This will ensure that your streams will still count towards their Apple Music charting.
Official Apple Guides
How to Change Your IP Address on Mobile and PC
Use this website to see your IP address before and after making changes to ensure it's different.
On Mobile:
Disconnect from Wi-Fi
Go to your mobile device's settings and disconnect from any Wi-Fi networks.
Enable Airplane Mode
Open your device's settings.
Find the "Airplane Mode" option and turn it on.
Wait for 30 Seconds
Leave Airplane Mode on for at least 30 seconds.
Disable Airplane Mode
Turn off Airplane Mode in your device's settings.
Check IP Address:
After disabling Airplane Mode, your mobile device should have a new IP address.
On PC (Using Mobile Hotspot):
Connect Your Phone to Your PC:
Plug your phone into your PC using a USB cable.
Enable Hotspot:
On your phone, enable the mobile hotspot feature.
Follow Mobile Steps:
Repeat the steps mentioned earlier for changing the IP address on your mobile device.
Check IP Address on PC:
After completing the steps, your PC should now have the new IP address from your mobile device's hotspot.
Please keep your mobile device connected to the PC until you've finished closing all necessary applications or processes that require the IP address change.
US Charts Where iTunes Purchases Are Counted
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