How to Share a Playlist in Apple Music

Sharing your favorite music with your close ones is an excellent way to connect without actually talking. Apple Music realizes the importance of this feature, which is why you’re able to share entire playlists with others. In just a few clicks, you can surprise your family and friends with a unique playlist created by you.

If you’re interested in learning how to share a playlist on Apple Music, look no further. This article will discuss everything you need to know about sharing them on Mac and iPhone. Plus, we’ll show you what to do if you don’t see the “Share” option.

How to Share a Playlist in Apple Music from an iPhone

If you have an iPhone and want to share a playlist on Apple Music, here’s what you need to do:

1. Open the Apple Music app.
   
2. Access the “Library” section.
   
3. Tap “Playlists.”
   
4. Open the playlist you want to share and tap the three dots at the top-right corner.
   
5. Tap “Share Playlist.”
   
6. Choose the app through which you want to share your playlist.
   

Use the same steps for sharing an Apple Music playlist on your iPad.

People that have an active Apple Music subscription can view and listen to all the songs from your playlist. If you’ve shared it with someone who doesn’t have a subscription, they will only be able to listen to 30-second previews of each song.

Keep in mind you need to have an Apple Music profile to share music.

How to Share a Playlist in Apple Music from a Mac

Mac users should follow these steps to share a playlist on Apple Music:

1. Open Apple Music or iTunes.
   
2. Select “Library” at the top.
   
3. In the “Music Playlists” tab on the left, open the playlist you want to share.
   
4. Press the three dots on the right of the playlist’s name.
   
5. Press “Share.”
   
6. Select the app you want to use for sharing.
   

Tip: Ensure you have a profile before following these steps. Otherwise, you won’t be able to share your music.

Additional FAQs

What Should I Do if I Don’t See the “Share” Option on My iPhone?

With every new update, Apple adds new features to the Music app. But, after the iOS 14.5.1 update, many users reported that the “Share” button on Apple Music got “lost.” Namely, users had the “Share” option only for the playlists they created before this update.

Fortunately, there’s a workaround that will help you get the “Share” button back:

1. Open the Apple Music app.

2. Go to the “Library” section.

3. Tap the playlist you want to share.

4. Tap the three dots at the top-right corner.

5. Tap “Edit.”

6. Select the “Show on My Profile and in Search” toggle.

7. Tap “Done.”

8. Press the three dots again, and you should see the “Share” button.

This workaround makes your profile visible to others, but you can always customize who can see it:

1. Go to the “My Account” section.

2. Tap “Edit.”

3. Under “Choose Who Can Follow Your Activity,” select whether you want to share with “People You Approve” or “Everyone.”

Apple is aware of the missing “Share” button after the iOS 14.5.1 update. In the iOS 14.7 release notes, the company stated that it brought back this option.

How Do I Share a Song on Apple Music?

If you don’t want to share entire playlists with your friends and family, you can opt for sharing one song instead. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the Apple Music app.

2. Find the song you want to share and open it.

3. Press the three dots.

4. Press “Share.”

5. Choose whether you want to share it via an app or copy the song’s link.

How Do I Share an Album on Apple Music?

If you like an artist’s album and want your friends to listen to it, Apple Music lets you share it.

Follow these instructions to share an album in Apple Music:

1. Open the Apple Music app.

2. Search for the album you want to share or locate it in your library.

3. Open the album and select the three dots.

4. Select “Share.”

5. Share the album via one of the available apps or copy its link.

How Do I Share Lyrics on Apple Music?

Apple Music enables you to express yourself by sharing time-synced lyrics from your favorite songs. You can share them in the Messages app or as a Facebook or Instagram story.

Follow the steps below to share lyrics from Apple Music:

1. Open the Apple Music app.

2. Find a song with time-synced lyrics, tap, and hold it.

3. Tap “Share Lyrics.”

4. Select the lines you want to share. The maximum number of characters is 150.

5. Choose whether you want to share the lyrics in the Messages app or as a sticker in a story. Note that you won’t see the option to share them on Facebook or Instagram if you don’t have those apps installed.

How Do I See What My Friends Are Listening To?

With just a few clicks, you can see what songs your friends are listening to.

1. Open the Apple Music app.

2. Tap “Listen Now.”

3. Tap “Friends Are Listening To.”

If you’re interested in a particular person, here’s how to open their profile:

1. Open the Apple Music app.

2. Access your profile.

3. Find the person in question under “Following” or “Followers” and tap their profile picture.

Connect With Friends Through Apple Music

In addition to being one of the most popular music streaming apps, Apple Music is an excellent tool for making and maintaining friendships. By sharing playlists, songs, and albums with your friends, you show you’re thinking of them, which is always a compliment. Sharing playlists on Apple Music isn’t complicated, but it requires you to have a profile and add friends.

We hope the article taught you how to share a playlist on Apple Music. Plus, we hope you learned more about how sharing works and what you need to do if the option isn’t available.

Do you often share music with others? Do you prefer using Apple Music on your Mac or iPhone? Tell us in the comments section below.