How to Make a Collaborative Playlist on Apple Music

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Unlike with Spotify, you cannot create and collaborate on a playlist with friends in Apple Music. But although you and your friends can't add songs from wherever you are, you can collect song recommendations from your friends and put them in an Apple Music playlist that you can share! This wikiHow article will teach you how to share any kind of playlist with your friends and family.

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    You can find the app by searching "Music" using the Spotlight Search function on your Mac.
    • While you can't collaborate on a playlist with a friend from different devices, you can create a playlist using your friend's input, and then share it so you can listen together.
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    Add the name of the playlist and an optional description.
    • You can add songs now or fill up your playlist as you come across songs you like.
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    The three dots will be located on the right-hand side of the screen.
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    You can send this link via email, text, or any other sharing method. [1]
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    This will take you to a list of playlist you’ve followed and created.
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    Add the name of the playlist and an optional description.
    • You can add songs now or fill up your playlist as you come across songs you like.
    • To make the playlist collaborative, ask your friend for their input, and add those songs to the list.
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    You can always go back and add or delete songs from the playlist at a later time.
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    This will pull up a few options.
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    You’ll have the choice to share your playlist via:
    • Text
    • Email
    • Airdrop
    • And more!
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      1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/music/share-music-with-friends-mus140a2e93/mac

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