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How can you get a song onto iTunes if it is not available on the store?

If a song is not available on the iTunes store, there are various ways to get it onto your iTunes library:

- Copy it from a CD: You can rip a song from an audio CD using iTunes. Insert the CD into your computer and open iTunes. The album will appear in the iTunes window. Select the songs you want to rip, right-click on the selection and choose "Add to Library." The songs will be copied to your iTunes library.

- Download it from the artist's website or other music websites: Many artists and music websites offer songs for sale in digital formats. If you find a song that is not available on iTunes, but is available for purchase on another website, you can download it and add it to your iTunes library.

- Use a music converter: There are various software programs called "music converters" that allow you to convert audio files from one format to another. Some converters are capable of converting copyrighted audio files from other music streaming platforms to formats supported by iTunes. It's important to note that using such software on copyrighted music may violate copyright laws, so make sure to check the terms and conditions of the music before converting it.

- Record the song: If you have a way to play the song, you can record it using a microphone connected to your computer. You can then save the recording as an audio file and add it to your iTunes library.

- Purchase the song from another iTunes store: If the song is available on another country's iTunes store, you can create a new iTunes account and set the country to that of the store. Then, you can purchase the song from that store and it will be added to your iTunes library.

- Subscribe to a music streaming service: Many music streaming services offer access to millions of songs, and iTunes Match allows you to match your existing music library with their extensive library. If the song you're looking for is available on a music streaming service, you can subscribe to that service and stream the song or add it to your iTunes library.

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