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My music library

When I restart my computer, my iTunes is on Apple Music, which I have not subscribed to, and I cannot access my music library. How can I access my music library?


iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 11.6

Posted on May 31, 2022 9:08 AM

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Posted on May 31, 2022 9:41 AM

With the release of macOS Catalina a few years ago, the iTunes app became the Music app and was also split into the TV, Books and Podcasts apps. Apple's Music app does not require a subscription to access if you have no interest in purchasing or streaming music from the Apple catalog.


I think you just need to direct your Music app to your previous iTunes music library.

For guidance about how to do that, please see:

What happened to iTunes? - Apple Support

Change where your music files are stored on Mac - Apple Support



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May 31, 2022 9:41 AM in response to MyMusicLibraryCompilation

With the release of macOS Catalina a few years ago, the iTunes app became the Music app and was also split into the TV, Books and Podcasts apps. Apple's Music app does not require a subscription to access if you have no interest in purchasing or streaming music from the Apple catalog.


I think you just need to direct your Music app to your previous iTunes music library.

For guidance about how to do that, please see:

What happened to iTunes? - Apple Support

Change where your music files are stored on Mac - Apple Support



My music library

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