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How to find playlists on Apple Music and add them to your library

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If you’re a new Apple Music subscriber, or you’re otherwise unfamiliar with the platform, it can be somewhat confusing to navigate. Even simple tasks like finding playlists may seem difficult. But finding mixes for that annual spring clean or daily workout doesn’t have to be hard.

In addition to using the search function, you can also browse featured playlists in the “For You” tab in the app’s bottom menu. Friends and family can also send you playlists. Finding playlists and adding them to your library yourself is easiest when you’re already logged in to your Apple Music account using your Apple ID.

Here’s how to discover a library of playlists available to download and listen to on your mobile phone, tablet, or computer’s Apple Music app.

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How to find and add playlists on Apple Music on a mobile device

1. Open the Apple Music app.

2. Tap the magnifying glass icon.

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Foto: You can find this icon in the upper right corner of the Apple Music app. Source: Abbey White/Business Insider

3. Search for a playlist by artist, genre, or interest using keywords.

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Foto: Sometimes, searching a keyword will produce a frequently searched result involving playlists. Source: Abbey White/Business Insider

4. On the search results page, scroll until you see the “Playlists” heading.

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Foto: This may be first or farther down, depending on what you’ve searched. Source: Abbey White/Business Insider

5. Click “See all” to browse more playlist options than the featured lists.

6. To add a playlist to your library, tap the plus sign next to the title.

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Foto: If the playlist has already been added and downloaded to your library, you’ll see a cloud icon with a down arrow next to the playlist title. Source: Abbey White/Business Insider

How to find and add playlists on Apple Music on a computer

1. Click the Apple Music icon in your mac’s launchpad or window’s applications list.

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Foto: The Apple Music icon appears as a pair of music notes Source: Devon Delfino/Business Insider

2. Select the “Browse” button on the left-side menu.

3. Scroll until you see the “Top Playlists” option. Click “See all” to see more recommendations.

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Foto: This will be listed under the Daily Top 100. Source: Abbey White/Business Insider

4. Or go to the Search bar and bring up the search page.

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Foto: The search will bring up recommendations based on popular topics from other Apple Music users. Source: Abbey White/Business Insider

5. Type in a topic for a playlist by artist, genre, or interest.

6. On an artist or genre page, scroll until you see the “Playlists” section.

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Foto: This will be listed under the Radio Stations row for genres and Album row for artists. Source: Abbey White/Business Insider

7. Select a featured playlist or find one by clicking “See all.”

8. Click +Add.

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Foto: You’ll see a cloud icon with a down arrow next to the playlist title when it’s added to your library. Source: Abbey White/Business Insider

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