Connect iPod touch and your computer with a cable
Using a USB cable or adapter, you can directly connect iPod touch and a Mac or Windows PC.
Make sure you have one of the following:
Mac with a USB port and OS X 10.9 or later
PC with a USB port and Windows 7 or later
Connect iPod touch to your computer using the included Lightning to USB Cable. If your computer has a USB-C port, use a USB-C to USB Adapter or a USB-C to Lightning Cable (each sold separately).
Do any of the following:
Set up iPod touch for the first time.
Transfer files between your iPod touch and computer.
Sync content between your iPod touch and computer.
Use your computer to erase all content and settings from iPod touch.
Update iPod touch using your computer.
The iPod touch battery charges when iPod touch is connected to your computer and your computer is connected to power.