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If you're looking for ways to get free Apple Music without paying, we have great news—it's easy to get free Apple Music, even if you've already used your first free trial! We've compiled a list of all the ways you can get Apple Music for free, and now we're sharing it with you. Most of these free Apple Music trials work for new and returning customers, though you usually won't be able to use free trials and coupons if you have an existing active Apple Music subscription.

The Best Ways to Get Apple Music for Free

New users get a free 1-month trial of Apple Music, but you can redeem additional free trials and codes through Apple, Best Buy, Walmart, Target Circle, American Airlines, Shazam, the Djay app, Verizon, EE, Rogers, by installing Apple Music on your PS5, and more.

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  1. To get your free month of Apple Music, install the app and follow the on-screen instructions. You can also visit https://www.apple.com/apple-music/ and click Try it free under "1 month free for new subscribers."
    • This offer is only available if you haven't subscribed to Apple Music or used a free trial before. It may work if enough time has passed since you were last an Apple Music subscriber.
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Get the holiday offer for new subscribers.

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  1. New users get 3 free months for the 2024/2025 holiday season. If you aren't an existing customer, you can get a free 3-month Apple Music trial by opening the Apple Music app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or Mac, logging in with your Apple account, and tapping Accept Now . This offer expires January 7, 2025, so be sure to redeem it before that date. [1]
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Use a special Apple coupon.

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  1. Right now, you can get up to 3 free months of Apple Music by visiting https://redeem.services.apple/card-apple-entertainment-offer-1-2024 and clicking Redeem Now under Apple Music. This offer is good until January 31, 2025. [2]
    • If you're a new subscriber, you'll get 3 free months of Apple Music. Returning subscribers will only get 2 free months. And while the promotion does mention you'll need an Apple Card, plenty of people have been able to activate the promotion without one.
    • This offer, like 99% of free Apple Music offers, will not work if you're currently subscribed to Apple Music.
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Redeem a free 2 months from Shazam.

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  1. Some people have had success using this code after redeeming free trials in the past, but it may only work for new subscribers at the moment. Head over to https://www.shazam.com/applemusic and scan the QR code to claim your free Apple Music subscription.
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Get a trial from American Airlines.

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  1. Go to https://entertainment.aa.com/en/apple-tv-plus-music and click Redeem 2 Free Months Now under "Apple Music on American." [3] You may also be able to redeem this offer if you've used a trial or paid for a subscription in the past, but not if you're a current subscriber.
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Install the Djay app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

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  1. If you've ever used a free trial or paid for Apple Music in the past, you'll only get 1 month free, but new subscribers will get 2 months free. [4] Just install the Djay by Algoriddim app from the App Store, and you'll see your free Apple Music offer. [5]
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Add money to your App Store account.

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  1. This offer will only work if you do not currently subscribe to Apple Music. If you're brand new to Apple Music, you'll get 2 free months. Returning subscribers will only get 1 month free. Here's how to redeem the offer:
    • Open the App Store and tap your profile picture or initials at the top-right.
    • Tap Add Money to Account . [6]
    • If the free Apple Music offer is available, you'll see something like "Add $25 or more and get 2 months of Apple Music free."
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Install Apple Music on your PS5.

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  1. This offer will expire in November 2024, so you'll need to act fast. As long as you aren't a current Apple Music subscriber, you can get 6 free months of Apple Music by installing the Apple Music app on your PlayStation 5. Just open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to redeem the offer. [7]
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Buy a new Apple device.

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  1. This offer is only good if you haven't used an Apple Music trial before. If you buy a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple TV, HomePods, or even Beats headphones or speakers, you'll get 3 free months of Apple Music with your purchase. To redeem the offer, connect your new device, open the Apple Music app on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV, and select Accept Now . [8]
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Get a 3-month trial from Best Buy.

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  1. This offer will work whether you're a new subscriber or you've already had a subscription. There is no need to make any purchases—just head over to Best Buy's free Apple Music offer, add it to your cart, and check out to receive your offer. [9]
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Join Target Circle.

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  1. Whether you're new to Apple Music or you had a subscription or trial in the past, you can get a free two-month subscription just for joining Target Circle. It's free to join—just download the Target app on your phone or tablet, or visit the Target Circle website and click Join Target Circle . Once you're a Target Circle member, go to https://www.target.com/circle/partners/3001 and click Redeem now to get your free Apple Music subscription.
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  1. As long as you aren't currently subscribed to Apple Music, you can head to https://redeem.services.apple/idmobile-uk-mus-2m?rt=OCpage and click Redeem Now to get 3 months for free for new subscribers or 2 months for returning subscribers. This offer is not available outside the UK and expires 03/03/2025. [10]
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  1. If your plan supports Inclusive Extras, you can add Apple Music as your Inclusive Extra to get it for free. [11] If not, or if you have to pay for that, you can get Apple Music free for 6 months by texting the word MUSIC to 150. You'll receive a text message with instructions on how to activate your offer.
    • You can only activate the 6 free months of Apple Music if you're a current EE customer and do not have an active Apple Music subscription. [12]
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Switch to Orange Mobile in Spain.

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  1. Switch your mobile service to Orange to get all sorts of free perks, including Apple Music. If you already have Orange mobile service and haven't received instructions for getting Apple Music for free, go to https://www.orange.es/servicios/apple and click Lo quiero under "Quiero disfrutar de Apple Music."
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  1. This offer is only good if your Apple ID is registered in UAE. All you'll need to do is sign up for their email list at https://istyle.ae/apple-services . If you've never used Apple Music before, you'll get 3 months for free. If you have ever used a free trial or paid for a subscription, you'll get 2 free months. [13]
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Buy a qualifying item in a Walmart Store.

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  1. This doesn't apply to online purchases, just certain in-store purchases. When you buy a qualifying item, your printed receipt will contain a redemption code for free Apple Music, whether you're a new or returning subscriber. Just visit https://www.wmt-offer.com and enter the code from your receipt to redeem your free Apple Music subscription. [14]
    • Unfortunately, Walmart doesn't publicize which products qualify.
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Switch to Verizon Unlimited Ultimate.

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  1. As long as you have an iPhone that works on the Verizon network, you can subscribe to this plan, which instantly gives you access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and iCloud+ for free. Learn more about this plan at https://www.verizon.com/plans/unlimited .
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Get a Rogers Infinite plan.

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  1. If you switch to a Rogers Infinite plan, you can redeem your free 6 months of Apple Music—even if you're a current Apple Music subscriber. [15] Once your plan is active, you'll receive a text from Rogers containing a link to redeem the promotion and link your Apple ID. If you already subscribe to Apple Music, the Rogers prompts will help you cancel your existing subscription and activate your 6 free months. [16]
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Get a student trial through UNiDAYS.

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  1. You must be able to prove your student status through UNiDAYS to qualify, which you can do by connecting from your college Wi-Fi network or providing your .edu email address. [17] To get started, go to https://www.myunidays.com/US/en-US/partners/applemusic/view and click Get Now under "Get 1 month Apple Music free." After the trial ends, you can keep your membership and only pay half-price (the student rate).
    • You can also get other discounts through UNiDAYS, including MAX , Disney+ , and sometimes Audible .
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  1. This offer was popular in the first half of 2024, but at the moment, the only Apple-related free perks are a 5-month free subscription to Apple Arcade and 3 free months of Apple News. [18] Because Walmart partners with Apple, it's likely the Apple Music offer will return in the future, so visit https://plus.walmart.com and check the "Limited-time offers" section.
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Cancel your current subscription for more offers.

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  1. This isn't guaranteed, but you can try it if you're already a subscriber. You can cancel Apple Music in the Settings app by tapping your name at the top, selecting Subscriptions , choosing Apple Music , and then Cancel or Cancel Free Trial . Once canceled, you may receive an email or prompt asking if you'll reconsider for an extra month or two of free service.
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Join an existing Apple Music Family Plan.

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  1. Apple Music Family is a subscription plan that allows a family organizer to share their Apple Music subscription with up to 5 more people. [19] If someone has an extra spot in their family, they can invite you to their family and you'll instantly get free access to Apple Music.

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