iTunes Match without upload

[pinkgimp]

Hi, is it possible to use iTunes Match without having to upload?
I just want to match what i have in my library not upload, can i just cancel when it gets to step 3 and it will keep my match's?

i don't want to pay before knowing if it's possible.

 

[mactmaster]

Not really. You'd have to enable iTunes Match on your library, let it complete the initial scan, match and upload sequence and then delete the songs that were uploaded.

May I ask why you are trying to use Match without the upload capability?

 

[pinkgimp]

i have a super slow upload speed, would take days.
i can tell there's a lot to upload, just looking at my spotify library.

my idea was using iTunes match as a backup, if something happen to my drives i could at least get my matches back for a small price.

 

[Menel]

i have a super slow upload speed, would take days.
i can tell there's a lot to upload, just looking at my spotify library.

my idea was using iTunes match as a backup, if something happen to my drives i could at least get my matches back for a small price.

But.. you'd be paying a fee for a partial, and broken service.

Just start it and let it run. Go to bed at night, work during the day. Whatever, it's not a big deal. I think mine took 2 days and didn't impact me much.