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Adding songs to Apple Music on iMac

When I go to the main folder directly under Apple Music and scroll down to Shared Playlists, and right click on one of the Shared Playlists; I have the option to "Add to Library". Once I do this I can not find this playlist on my iMac. However it shows up on my iPhone. Does anyone know how to make the shared playlist appear in my music on my Mac?

Thanks for the help,

Lou

iMac 21.5", macOS 10.15

Posted on May 8, 2020 12:20 PM

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Posted on May 9, 2020 1:43 PM

Hello Lou,



Thanks for that info and for choosing the Apple Support Communities. If I understand correctly, you are unable to add a public playlist from Apple Music to your Mac. To help with this, please check your settings and that you are following the steps in these Apple resources, as settings such as parental controls and Music > Preferences > Advanced and making sure the "Add songs to Library when adding to playlists" option is enabled:



See what friends are listening to in Apple Music

Create and share Apple Music playlists

Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Add a song to a playlist in Apple Music without adding it to your library



Cheers!

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May 9, 2020 1:43 PM in response to Lou Hosta

Hello Lou,



Thanks for that info and for choosing the Apple Support Communities. If I understand correctly, you are unable to add a public playlist from Apple Music to your Mac. To help with this, please check your settings and that you are following the steps in these Apple resources, as settings such as parental controls and Music > Preferences > Advanced and making sure the "Add songs to Library when adding to playlists" option is enabled:



See what friends are listening to in Apple Music

Create and share Apple Music playlists

Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Add a song to a playlist in Apple Music without adding it to your library



Cheers!

Adding songs to Apple Music on iMac

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