Use Sync Library to access your music library across your devices

Apple Music isn't a backup service. Make sure to back up your music library before you make any changes.

• Turn on Sync Library on your Mac
• Turn on Sync Library on your PC
• Turn on Sync Library on your iPhone or iPad
• Access your music library on other devices

1. Open the Apple Music app.
2. In the menu bar, choose Account and make sure that you're signed in with the same Apple ID that you use with your Apple Music subscription.
3. Choose File > Library > Organize Library. Then select Consolidate files.
4. Choose Music > Settings or Music > Preferences.
5. Click the General tab.
6. Select Sync Library.
   
7. Click Ok.
8. Wait for your music library to sync. To check the status, go to the bottom of the sidebar and click Updating Cloud Library.
9. Turn on Sync Library on your other devices.

In iTunes for Windows, Sync Library is called iCloud Music Library. Learn how to turn on iCloud Music Library in iTunes for Windows.

1. Make sure that your iPhone or iPad is signed in with the same Apple ID that you use with your Apple Music subscription.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Tap Music.
4. Turn on Sync Library.
   
5. Turn on Sync Library on your other devices.

After you turn on Sync Library on your Mac, PC, iPhone, or iPad, you can access your music library on any device that has the Apple Music app. Just make sure that your device is signed in with the same Apple ID that you use with your Apple Music subscription. You can also access your music library on music.apple.com.

Learn what to do if songs are missing from your music library after you turn on Sync Library.

Sync Library is also available with an iTunes Match subscription.

Apple Music availability varies by country and region. Learn what's available in your country or region.