This article explains how to copy a music CD to iTunes using a computer with an optical drive or an external drive. Additional information includes how to tell iTunes to copy CDs automatically and how to set up error correction.

The fastest way to build your digital music library is to import your CD collection into iTunes. After you convert your CD collection to digital music files, sync them to your iPhone, iPad, iPod, or other compatible portable music player. You'll need a computer with an optical drive or external drive.

If you don't have iTunes for Mac or iTunes installed on your PC, it's best to download the latest version from Apple's website.

It takes about 30 minutes to copy an entire CD of music to your iTunes music library.