3 Easy Ways to Turn Off and Unsync iCloud Music Library

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Learn how to disable iCloud Music Library syncing on your computer or mobile device
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iCloud Music Library is only available if you have an Apple Music subscription. If you disable this feature, all downloaded Apple Music songs will be removed from your device. Here's how to turn off iCloud Music Library on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Windows.

Things You Should Know

  • To turn off iCloud Music Library, go to "Settings" → "Music" → toggle off "Sync Library" → "Turn Off".
  • On Mac, open Apple Music. Click "Music" → "Preferences" → "General" → uncheck "Sync Library".
  • On Windows, open iTunes. Go to "Edit" → "Preferences" → uncheck "iCloud Music Library".
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    This is the grey cog icon.
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    You'll find this option near the middle of the Settings page.
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    You can find this option underneath the Library header.
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    This will remove all Apple Music content and downloads on your device.
    • You can re-download the content at any time by toggling on "Sync Library" again.
    • If you don't see an "iCloud Music Library" option here, you don't have an Apple Music subscription and cannot turn off (or on) iCloud Music Library. [1]
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    This looks like a white music note with a red background.
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    This will be in the top menu bar.
    • A drop-down menu will open.
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    A new window will open.
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    This is the tab at the top.
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    You can find this next to Library .
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    This will save your changes. All Apple Music content and downloads on your device will be removed.
    • You can re-download the content at any time by toggling on "Sync Library" again.
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    This is the multi-colored music note with a white background.
    • iTunes is available to download on Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7.
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    This is in the menu bar, next to File .
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    This will be below your library name. [2]
    • If you don't see an "iCloud Music Library" option here, you don't have an Apple Music subscription and cannot turn off (or on) iCloud Music Library.
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    This will save your changes.
    • You can redownload the content at any time by toggling on "Sync Library" again.
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      1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204926
      2. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/itunes/icloud-music-library-itnsa3dd5209/windows

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      1. Open your iPhone's Settings .
      2. Scroll down and tap Music .
      3. Tap the green "iCloud Music Library" switch.

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