How to share an Apple Music playlist on your iPhone

Find out how to share a playlist in a message, email or with AirDrop. As an Apple Music subscriber, you can also share a playlist on your Apple Music profile or to social media apps such as Facebook or Instagram.

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How to share a playlist in a message, email or social media app, or with AirDrop

  1. Open the Apple Music app.

  2. Open a playlist.

  3. Tap the Share buttonnull.

  4. In the share sheet, choose from the following:

    • Tap Messages, Mail or a third-party messaging app, enter a contact, then tap Send. If you can’t see the app you want to share to, make sure the app is installed on your iPhone, then swipe left across the apps in the share sheet and tap the More buttonMore button.

    • Tap Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat or another social media app. If you can’t see the app you want to share to, make sure the app is installed on your iPhone. Then swipe left across the apps in the share sheet and tap the More buttonnull.

    • Tap AirDrop, then choose an Apple device that’s nearby. Find out more about AirDrop.

How to share a playlist on your Apple Music profile

If you have a profile on Apple Music, you can make a playlist public so anyone can find it when they search Apple Music.

  1. Open the Apple Music app.

  2. At the top of the Apple Music app, tap the My Account buttonnull, your photo or initials.

  3. If you have a profile, tap Music Profile. If you don't have one, tap Set up Profile.

  4. Tap Edit.

  5. Select the playlists you want to share on your profile and in Apple Music search results. And deselect the playlists you want to hide.

  6. Tap the tick at the top of the page to save your changes.

Collaborate together on a playlist

Find out how to collaborate with others on a playlist in Apple Music on your iPhone, iPad or Android

Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat aren’t available in all countries and regions.

Apple Music availability may vary by country or region. Find out what’s available in your country or region.

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