FAQs
In the Apple Music app on your Windows computer, select the Sidebar Actions button at the top of the sidebar, then choose Import. Locate a file or folder, then select Open. If you add a folder, all the files it contains are added to your library.
How do I import songs into Apple Music? ›
In the Apple Music app on your Windows computer, select the Sidebar Actions button at the top of the sidebar, then choose Import. Locate a file or folder, then select Open. If you add a folder, all the files it contains are added to your library.
How do I add songs that aren't on Apple Music? ›
Add song that isn't in the Apple Music to iPhone
- "Open the Apple Music app and tap the photo icon. . Tap Account Settings and make sure that you're signed in with the same Apple ID that you use with your Apple Music subscription.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Music.
- Turn on Sync Library. Don't see Sync Library?
Is the missing song somewhere on your computer?
- Search your Mac or PC for the missing song.
- If you find the missing song, drag the song to the Apple Music app or iTunes for Windows.
- Update Cloud Library: In the Apple Music app on Mac or iTunes for Windows: Choose File > Library > Update Cloud Library.
Pre-adds for Apple Music
Pre-adds allow listeners to hear one or more songs from a release before it is available for streaming on Apple Music. When a fan uses this feature, Apple Music will automatically add the complete release to their library once it's available.
How do I upload my own Apple Music? ›
How to Get Your Music on Apple Music
- Sign up for a TuneCore account to get your music on Apple Music.
- Select the type of release you want to get on Apple Music: single or album.
- Upload your music and cover art to put your songs on Apple Music.
- Add music contributors so they get credited when your songs are played.
Check the Sync Library Setting
If this feature is disabled or experiencing issues, it might prevent songs from being added to your library. Open the Settings app on your device. Navigate to "Music" settings. Check if the "Sync Library" option is enabled.
How come some songs aren t on Apple Music? ›
While it may seem strange that a single song is missing, while other songs remain readily available, it could be an issue relating to a guest artist's contribution, to a particular song, or a copyright infringement claim; one that results in the offending tune being removed while the legal process takes its course.
How do I get songs not available on Apple Music? ›
Use a VPN to access Apple Music service
Getting a VPN can help bypass regional restrictions on Apple Music, allowing access to songs that may not be available in a particular region.
How do I download added songs to Apple Music? ›
How to download music from Apple Music on your iPhone, iPad, or Android
- Open the Apple Music app.
- Add a song, album, or playlist to your library.
- After you add a song, album, or playlist: Tap Download. at the top of an album or playlist. Tap More. next to a song, then tap Download.
Tip: To add songs to a playlist without adding them to your library, choose Music > Settings, click Advanced, then deselect Playlists below “Add songs to Library when adding to.”
How do you add songs to your iPhone music? ›
Touch and hold a song, album, playlist, or video, then tap Add to Library. When viewing the contents of an album or playlist, tap. near the top of the screen to add the album or playlist, or tap. next to a song, then tap Add to Library to add that song.
How do I add random songs to Apple Music? ›
How to shuffle an album or playlist
- Open the Apple Music app.
- Open an album or playlist.
- At the top of an album or playlist, tap the Shuffle button.
Getting on Apple Music FAQs
We distribute your music to Apple Music and other platforms for a one-time fee of just $9.99 per release (for albums or singles) — no subscription charges.
How many songs can I add to my Apple Music? ›
Up to 100,000 songs, not including songs (or music videos) purchased from the iTunes Store; files can be no larger than 200 MB. Matched songs (songs available in the iTunes Store, whether or not you purchased them there) at iTunes Plus quality (256 kbps DRM-free AAC) and other songs at their original quality.
How do I convert songs to Apple Music? ›
On your Mac
- Open the Apple Music app.
- In the menu bar, choose Music > Settings.
- Click the Files tab, then click Import Settings.
- Click the menu next to Import Using, then choose the encoding format that you want to convert the song to.
- Click OK.
- Select the songs in your library that you want to convert.
To add the selected songs to your library, click Import CD near the top right of the Music window. Select your import settings, then click OK. You can continue to use Music while songs are being imported.
