ITUNES

Apple has two platforms:

• iTunes: The music purchasing service; songs that are bought on iTunes contribute to the sales charts. It is pre-installed with all Apple devices or can be installed on the device through the given link (https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT205365).


• Apple Music: The streaming service; songs played from Apple music contribute to domestic charts with streams.
• To access iTunes and Apple Music, all Apple users need an Apple ID account.

How to create an Apple ID using the App Store application on Apple devices:

1. Open the application on your device. For iPhone or iPad users, tap on the profile picture image. For Mac users, click “Sign In.”
2. Select “Create New Apple ID,” and fill out the form.
3. A verification link will be sent to your email address from Apple. Follow the instructions provided.
4. Once verified, you can use your Apple ID (your email address) to sign in to iTunes, Apple Music, and other Apple services.

How to create an Apple ID using the iTunes application on Windows PC:

1. Download the iTunes application onto your PC (the link can be found on the official Apple website).
2. Open iTunes.
3. Search for “Account” in the menu bar, and click “Sign In.”
4. Click “Create New Apple ID,” and fill out the form.
5. A verification link will be sent to your email address from Apple. Follow the instructions provided.
6. Once verified, you can use your Apple ID (your email address) to sign in to iTunes and other Apple services.


• NOTE: Creating an Apple ID on other Apple services or devices (e.g. Android) should follow similar steps as stated above. If not, the instructions will be provided onscreen.

How to purchase songs on iTunes:

1. Open the iTunes application.
2. Search the song in the search bar.
3. Click the blue block with the price.
4. Confirm purchase with your password on the device.
   The purchased or downloaded song will now be visible in your library.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

For funds to purchase singles and albums on digital platforms, contact the following fanbases on Twitter:

• USA and PR ARMY can contact “Funds for Bangtan” (@fundsforbangtan)
• UK ARMY can contact “Funds for Bangtan UK” (@fundsbangtan_uk)
• France ARMY can contact “Fonds Pour Bangtan” (@fondsbangtan)
• South African ARMY can contact “Funds for Bangtan SA” (@bangtanfunds_sa)
• Canadian ARMY can contact “Funds for Bangtan Canada” (@fundsforbangcan)
• Indian ARMY can contact “BTS India Funds” (@btsindiafunds)

Tips:

• ARMY in the USA and PR are advised to purchase each song SEPARATELY.
• Do NOT click “Complete My Album” on top of the screen.
• Since purchasing no less than 10 tracks from the same album is equivalent to 1 album sale, buying separately will not only contribute to the Billboard Hot 100 chart but also to the Billboard 200 Album chart.
• Gifting songs or albums do not count towards the Billboard Charts.