How to make a playlist in Apple Music on the iPhone, iPad, or Mac

If you're new to Apple Music or just need a refresher, here's how you can create a playlist on Apple's streaming music service, and share it with friends on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Whether you're gearing up to work out, relaxing at home, or looking for the perfect morning commute soundtrack, a good playlist can help keep you focused and help the time pass more quickly. Building your perfect playlist is easy if you have a subscription to Apple Music and only takes a few minutes to do.

How to create a playlist in Apple Music on your iPhone or iPad

Open the Apple Music app
Select a song you'd like to add to a playlist
Tap and hold the song
Select Add to Playlist
Tap New Playlist
Name your playlist
Browse or search for another song
Tap and hold the song
Tap Add to a Playlist
Select the playlist you just created

How to create a playlist in Apple Music on your Mac

Open Apple Music
Select a song you'd like to add to a playlist
Click the "..." button
Select Add to Playlist
Click New Playlist
Name your playlist
Browse or search for another song
Click the "..." button
Click Add to a Playlist
Select the playlist you just created

Now, just continue to populate your playlist with your perfect tunes. There's no practical limit to how many songs you can add to a playlist, and you can add songs for as long as you have an Apple Music subscription.

Of course, half the fun of making a playlist is sharing them with others. If you've got an active subscription to Apple Music you can send your playlists to your friends.