How To Share A Playlist On Apple Music

If you’ve created playlists on Apple Music, you might want to share them with your friends and family. Playlists are designed to be shared and listened to, after all. If you want to know how to share a playlist on Apple Music, follow these steps.

How to Create Your Apple Music Profile

Even though Apple has given up trying to run its own social media platform for music, you’ll still need to set up your Apple Music profile before you can share a playlist. Sharing options won’t appear until you create your profile. To do this:

Once your Apple Music profile is created, you should see the option to share your playlists. Apple Music allows you to do this using AirDrop, Messages, social media platforms, email, and other sharing apps. What options you’ll see will depend on the apps are installed on your device. For your friends or family members to view the playlist, they’ll need a subscription to Apple Music or have access via an Apple Music Family subscription. Here’s how to share an Apple Music playlist from your iPhone or iPad: Once you’ve shared the playlist with another Apple Music user (and the user accepts it), it’ll appear in their music library. Any changes you make to the playlist will automatically update in their libraries, too.

You can also share an Apple Music playlist from your PC or Mac by using the Apple Music website. The process for sharing a playlist is very similar to your mobile devices, but with fewer options. The options you’ll see will vary, depending on the device and method you use. To share your Apple Music playlist using a PC or Mac:

If you’ve set up your profile in Apple Music but you still can’t share a playlist, give these fixes a try.

Remove Content and Privacy Restrictions. In iOS or iPadOS, go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. If it’s enabled, turn it off. Restart your iPhone and try again.Disconnect from a VPN. Make sure you aren’t connected to a VPN. You’ll find this in Settings > General > VPN & Device Management.Check Device Management Profiles. Check if a device management profile might be at fault. Again in Settings > General > VPN & Device Management, look for any configuration profiles you aren’t using. Remove them, restart your iPhone, and try again.Check Your Time and Date Settings. Finally, make sure your date, time, and time zone are set right. You’ll find these settings in Settings > General > Date & Time.

These steps should help to fix the problem for most users. If you’re still having trouble, contact Apple support for further advice, as it could point to deeper issues with your Apple Music account or your device settings.

Make the Most of Your Apple Music Experience

If you’ve created an Apple Music playlist containing your favorite songs and artists, you don’t have to keep it hidden. Thanks to the steps above, you can share a playlist on Apple Music with any other user. The days of recording mixtapes are long gone—we’ve got better and faster ways to curate a custom music collection. There’s a lot to love about Apple Music, so make sure you get the most out of it. You could decide to play Apple Music on your TV or, if you’re bored with the music on offer, you could think about switching your playlists to Spotify instead. Comment Name * Email *

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