What Happens to Your Music Library When You Cancel Apple Music?

Learn what happens to your Apple Music library and downloads if you cancel your subscription. Keep your playlists and purchased songs safe.

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If you cancel Apple Music, any downloaded songs will no longer be accessible, as well as any music you've uploaded to your library through the service. Your playlists and library will remain intact, but you won’t be able to stream or download songs unless you resubscribe. Ensure you back up any purchased music separately to avoid losing access permanently.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Will I lose my playlists if I cancel Apple Music? No, your playlists and library remain saved in your Apple Music account, but you won’t be able to stream or download songs unless you resubscribe.
  2. Can I still play songs I downloaded from Apple Music after canceling? No, downloaded songs from Apple Music will become inaccessible if you cancel your subscription.
  3. How can I keep my music if I cancel Apple Music? Ensure you back up any purchased music separately, as only purchased songs remain accessible without a subscription.

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