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# authorizationStatus()

Returns the type of authorization the customer has for accessing the Music library on the device.

```
class func authorizationStatus() -> SKCloudServiceAuthorizationStatus
```

## Return Value

The type of authorization for music library access. See [`SKCloudServiceAuthorizationStatus`](/documentation/StoreKit/SKCloudServiceAuthorizationStatus) for a list of possible values.

## Discussion

Use the authorization status to determine in what ways you can access the user’s music library.

## See Also

  [In-App Purchase Programming Guide](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/NetworkingInternet/Conceptual/StoreKitGuide/Introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40008267)


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