Subscribe to iTunes Match
iTunes Match gives you access to all of your music on all of your devices, even songs that you've imported from other sources such as CDs.
About iTunes Match
iTunes Match uploads your music library from the Apple Music app on your Mac or PC. Then you can access your music library on all of your devices that have Sync Library turned on.
To subscribe to iTunes Match, update your Mac to the latest version of macOS. On your PC, make sure that you have the latest version of the Apple Music app for Windows.
iTunes Match isn't a back up service, so make sure to always have a back up of your music collection before you make any changes.
Subscribe to iTunes Match
Open the Apple Music app on your Mac or Windows PC.
Go to the sidebar and click iTunes Store. Learn what to do if you don't see the iTunes Store on your Mac or you don't see the iTunes Store on your PC.
Scroll to the bottom of the Store window. Under Features, click iTunes Match.
Click the Subscribe button.
Sign in to your Apple Account.
Confirm your billing information. You might need to add a valid payment method. Then click Subscribe.
What happens when you subscribe to iTunes Match
After you subscribe, iTunes Match automatically scans your music library for matches. A status indicator lets you track the scan's progress. You can manually pause and resume the scan at any time by clicking the Stop or Start button.
It might take some time for iTunes Match to upload your music from your Mac or PC. If your computer disconnects from the Internet during the upload process, iTunes Match will automatically resume where it left off the next time you open the Apple Music app.
Once your music library is uploaded, you'll see the Download button next to songs that are available in iCloud. If you don't see the Download button, then the song is already in your local music library.
If you don't see the iTunes Store on your Mac
In the latest version of macOS, the iTunes Store might be hidden. Here's how to find it:
In the Apple Music app, go to the menu bar and choose Music > Preferences.
Go to the General tab and select iTunes Store.
Click OK.
If you don't see the iTunes Store on your PC
In the latest version of the Apple Music app for Windows, the iTunes Store might be hidden. Here's how to find it:
In the Apple Music app, click your name or initials at the bottom of the screen.
Click the Settings button
, then click General.Click Show, then select iTunes Store.
Cancel your iTunes Match subscription
By default, your iTunes Match subscription automatically renews at the end of your one-year subscription. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
Use iTunes Match
To access your songs and playlists on other devices, turn on Sync Library on all of your devices.
If songs are missing after you turn on Sync Library, learn what to do
When you sign to the Apple Account that you use with iTunes Match on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or PC, you associate that device with your account and get access to your music library.
iTunes Match isn't available for Android devices. iTunes Match availability varies by country and region.
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