Creating a music playlist on your iPhone is a great way to organize songs you love—whether you're getting ready for a run, studying, or just relaxing. You can do this easily with either Apple Music or Spotify. Here’s how:

🛠️ Before You Start: Make sure your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data and that you’ve downloaded and signed into either the Apple Music or Spotify app. If you’re not sure how to download Spotify, check out this article here. 

🎵 APPLE MUSIC

1. Open the Music App. Tap the red music note icon on your home screen to launch the Apple Music app.
Apple Music app icon
2. Go to ‘Library’, then ‘Playlists’. Tap ‘Library’ at the bottom of the screen, then select ‘Playlists’.
Library tab open in Apple Music with Playlists selected
3. Tap ‘New Playlist’ or the + button, then give your playlist a name and description if you’d like.
4. Add songs! Tap ‘Add music’ to search or browse songs. Tap the plus icon next to any track to add it. When you’re done, tap ‘Done’.
Adding songs screen in Apple Music playlist editor

🎧 SPOTIFY

1. Open the Spotify App. Tap the green Spotify icon on your home screen and sign in if you aren’t already.
Spotify app icon
Spotify app home screen showing search and library tabs
2. Go to your Library on the bottom and tap the ‘+’ icon in the top right corner.
3. Name your playlist: type in a playlist name and tap ‘Create’.
4. Add songs! Use the search bar to find songs. Tap ‘Add’ to include them in your playlist.
Search screen in Spotify showing how to add song

All done! You now have a playlist ready to play, edit, or share anytime.

✅ Optional Tip:
You can ask Siri (for Apple Music) or use voice search in Spotify to play your playlist without even touching your phone. Not sure how to do this? Ask Gil!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a subscription to make playlists?

No, both Apple Music and Spotify let you create playlists with a free account, but streaming or downloading may be limited.

Can I edit my playlist later?

Yes! You can always add, remove, or reorder songs anytime.

Can I share my playlists?

Yes. Tap the three-dot menu in your playlist and choose "Share" to send it to friends.

How do I make a collaborative playlist?

Spotify lets you invite friends to edit a playlist. Apple Music currently doesn’t offer this feature.

Will making a playlist take up storage on my phone?

Only if you download the songs for offline listening. Otherwise, the playlists live in the cloud.

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