This article explains how to share an Apple Music account with your family, but also how to share individual songs and playlists with anyone you want.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Share an Apple Music Account with Your Family
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Step 1. Set up Family Sharing on your iPhone or iPad
If you haven't already set up Family Sharing, do the following:
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Open the "Settings" application
on the Home screen;
- Tap your name at the top of the menu;
- Tap "Configure Family-Friendly";
- Follow the on-screen instructions to add members to the family group.
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Step 2. Ask the person you want to share Apple Music with to accept the invitation
Once accepted, you will be able to share Apple Music with the invited user.
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Step 3. Open the "Settings"
iPhone.
This application is located on the Home screen.
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Step 4. Tap your name at the top of the screen
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Step 5. Tap Family Sharing
A list of your family members will appear at the top of the screen.
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Step 6. Tap Apple Music
It is located in the section titled "Shared Features".
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Step 7. Tap Go to Apple Music
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Step 8. Tap Family to edit the plan
You will need a family plan to be able to share Apple Music with your family. This plan allows you to share functionality with up to six people.
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Step 9. Tap Done
Apple Music will be shared with all family members who have been added.
Method 2 of 2: Share Songs or Playlists
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Step 1. Open Apple Music on the device
The icon looks like a colored musical note and is usually found on the Home screen.
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Step 2. Tap the song or playlist you want to share
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Step 3. Tap the menu icon, or press and hold the song or playlist to open the menu
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Step 4. Tap Share Playlist or Share song.
A list with various sharing options will appear.
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Step 5. Select a sharing method
By default, you can share songs or playlists via "Messages", "Mail" or "AirDrop".
- To share them with a different application, tap "More", then select the one you prefer.
- If you use AirDrop, the song or playlist will start playing as soon as your friend accepts the transfer.
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Step 6. Enter a recipient and send the song or playlist
The steps to take vary depending on the selected application, but typically you need to enter or select a contact information and then tap the "Submit" button.