How to share a playlist on Apple Music with your friends
Sophia Dalton
- You can share playlists on Apple Music with anyone, though they may need an account.
- Apple Music gives options to share playlists through social media, Messages, and copying a link.
- You may also need to create an Apple Music profile to share playlists.
Creating custom playlists for working out, driving, and more is one of the best things about music streaming services like Apple Music. The ability to share playlists is another great feature, and it can be done with just a few taps.
In this article, we go over exactly how to share a playlist, though note that to do so you'll need an Apple Music account. Anyone you send the playlist to will also need an Apple Music account to be able to listen to it.
How to share an Apple Music playlist
1. Open the Apple Music app.
2. In the Library tab, tap Playlists.
3. Open the playlist you want to share by tapping on it.
4. Tap the three-dot icon at the top-right, then Share Playlist…
5. Tap to choose from the many options like AirDrop, Messages, Mail, and simply copy the link.
How to create your Apple Music profile
An Apple Music profile features your favorite playlists and the songs you're listening to. You can choose who sees your profile, and you can follow friends to see what they're listening to.
1. Open the Apple Music app.
2. In the Listen Now tab, tap the profile icon.
3. Tap Set up Profile, then Get Started.
4. Follow the onscreen prompts, which include selecting a username, finding contacts, and choosing playlists to display.
What to do if you can't share playlists in Apple Music
If you're not seeing the option to share a playlist, it may be because you haven't created an Apple Music profile.
To check to see if you have an Apple Music profile, tap the profile icon in the Listen Now tab. If you see the Set up Profile option as outlined in the last section, follow the onscreen prompts to set up an Apple Music profile.
Abigail Abesamis DemarestAbigail Abesamis Demarest is a contributing writer for Insider based in New York. She loves a good glazed donut and nerdy deep dives into the science of food and how it's made. Read more Read lessWe may receive a commission when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective.
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