Transfer iTunes PC to MAC (HDD)

Hi all

I'm about to switch from PC to Mac Book Pro and want to make sure I have properly transferring my Itunes library and all associated content.

The Itunes folder and the content is currently in a portable, set state page correct etc on a USB key given the size. The USB is formatted for PC and Mac.

Then I go Mac, I plug the key USB etc before I run itunes for the first time, etc. Where can I go from here and how do I load my library, set preferences etc.?

The plan is for all content to stay on the USB drive and for the ITunes folder also stay in this place and not forwarded to the folder music on Mac.

Appreciate your help and advice from the people.

Simon.

Launch iTunes and sign in with your Apple ID etc.

The default location for the music from iTunes on your mac's Finder/music/iTunes/iTunes media / Music

Then plug in the drive, copy the music you want on your Mac for this folder and they will appear on iTunes.

You can also drag the directly to the window of the main music from iTunes. But referring to the location of the folder is useful if you are confused. Hope that helps.

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