Buy music from the iTunes Store on your Mac

On your Mac, you can buy music from the iTunes Store in the Apple Music app. Learn how to find the iTunes Store in the Apple Music app, and how to buy music.

How to find the iTunes Store in the Apple Music app on your Mac

  1. Open the Apple Music app.

  2. In the menu bar, choose Music > Settings.

  3. Click the General tab.

  4. Select iTunes Store, then click Ok.

    The General tab of Apple Music Settings. The third section has "Show" options and iTunes Store is selected.

You can find the iTunes Store in the sidebar of the Apple Music app and see the iTunes Store as an option when you use search.

How to buy music from the iTunes Store in the Apple Music app on your Mac

  1. Open the Apple Music app.

  2. In the search field, enter the song or album that you want to buy.

  3. Click the iTunes Store button in the upper-right corner. Don't see the iTunes Store?

    The Apple Music app for Mac has Browse Catergories open. In the top-right, there are options for Apple Music, Your Librery, and iTunes Store, and iTunes Store is selected.

  4. Click the price next to the song or album.

  5. Sign in with your Apple Account to complete your purchase. Need help?

After you buy music, you can find it in your library in the Apple Music app.

Want to redownload music that you purchased?

Learn how to redownload music that you purchased from the iTunes Store on your Mac

Buy music from the iTunes Store on your iPhone, iPad, or PC

iTunes Store availability might vary by country and region. Learn what's available in your country or region.

Any digital media you buy from Apple can be permanently downloaded on to an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Windows PC. Learn more.

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