How to make a public playlist private on the Apple Music app for desktop and mobile devices

Devon Delfino

Jun 10, 2020, 19:48 IST

How to make a public playlist private on the Apple Music app for desktop and mobile devices

Apple Music gives subscribers the ability to share their playlists publicly. Here's what to do if you want to make your playlist private.Anutr Yossundara/Shutterstock

You can easily make a public playlist private on Apple Music by removing it from your profile and making it unavailable to other users in search.
The method you'll use will vary depending on the device you're using to access your Apple Music account.

It can be fun to share your musical tastes with friends, family, and even fellow music enthusiasts, but sometimes, you don't want everyone to know what you've been listening to recently. If that's the case, making a playlist private can come in handy.

The process is simple on Apple Music, but be aware that it will vary depending on the device you're using. Here's how to make an Apple Music playlist private on your computer or mobile iOS and Android devices.

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How to make an Apple Music playlist private on a computer

1. Launch your desktop Apple Music app.

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