To transfer music from one Apple ID to another, this article provides the easy and quick ways. Read this guide to find the solutions to transfer music to new Apple ID or iTunes account.
How to transfer music from one Apple ID to another
I create a new Apple ID. I want to transfer all of my songs, playlist, listening history, etc... to a different Apple ID. Can I use a different Apple ID for Apple Music? Is there a way to do that?
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Apple updates their products every year, and you may have more than one Apple device. When you buy a new iPad/iPhone, or want to use a new Apple ID, you will want to transfer data from one Apple ID to another. Can you transfer Apple music to new Apple ID?
Actually, Apple officially does not allow you to transfer music between two iOS devices in different Apple accounts. Music or other purchased items are only linked to a specific Apple ID. Fortunately, there are other ways to help you transfer songs from one Apple ID to another. Keep reading to learn more.
The easiest way to transfer music between devices that use the different Apple ID is to rely on a professional iOS data transfer tool like AOMEI FoneBackup, which supports you share Apple Music with another iphone. It is compatible with iPhone/iPad/iPod and the latest iOS version.
β Easily and Quickly transmission. You can share and download music to Apple Music between iPhones with simple clicks, transfer 1000+ music can be finished within minutes. β No Apple ID Restrictions. It provides an easy solution to transfer data between iDevice and iDevice without different accounts & iDevice and computer. β Purchased & Non-Purchased Music. It allows you to transfer purchased songs or other songs you download from other sources. β Full and Selective Transfer Items. It lets you transfer all music in 1-click or preview and select the songs you need. β No Data Erasing. Promise not to lose any existing data stored on device during transfer process.
Now free download this tool on computer and follow below two steps to import music to Apple Music that using the different Apple IDs: transfer songs from iPhone to computer > add music to another iPhone.
Now, you could check the detailed step to transfer Apple Music songs to another account. Besides music, it also supports transferring photos, videos, contacts, messages to a new Apple ID.
Step 1. Transfer Apple Music Songs from One Apple ID to Computer
- Launch AOMEI FoneBackup > Plug in the source iPhone to computer.
- On the Home screen, click Phone Transfer > iPhone to PC option > Click Start Transfer.
- Click the “+” icon > Choose the songs you need > Click OK to continue.
- Choose a destination > Click Start Transfer to transfer iPhone music to computer.
Step 2. Send Apple Music from Computer to Another iPhone
- Unplug the source iPhone and plug in the target iPhone > Click PC to iPhone option.
- Click the “+” icon > Choose the songs you’d like to add to iPhone > Click Open to continue.
- Finally, click Start Transfer > Click OK when the transfer is completed.
Besides the above features, AOMEI FoneBackup also supports you to transfer iCloud data from one account to another, including photos, contacts, notes, videos, iCloud Drive, or etc. You can check the ways below:
Step 1. Open AOMEI FoneBackup > Connect your source iPhone to the computer.
Step 2. On the home page, choose My iCloud > Tap iCloud Sync.
Step 3. And then, sign in with your 2 iCloud accounts with different Apple ID > Select the data you want to send to your another Apple ID, you can also check the Select All > Tap Start Sync to begin the task.
By following the above instructions, you can merge iCloud accounts easily. If you need to manage your iCloud and iCloud Drive data, you can go to Manage iCloud to perform it.
After you solve the question of how to transfer music from one Apple ID to another, you may also want to find the way to transfer music from one iTunes account to another on the computer. It can help you merge the iTunes accounts and iTunes library.
Please be aware that it cannot transfer non-purchased music and you may find duplicates after transferring.
Step 1. Backup Old iTunes Account to Other Places
Find the location of iTunes Media folder:
- Open iTunes > Go to Edit (PC) or iTunes (Mac) > Preferences > Advanced and you will see the iTunes Media folder location.
Consolidate iTunes Library to ensure all contents are saved in iTunes Media folder:
- Click File > Library > Organize Library > Select Consolidate files option > Click OK. (It may take several minutes depending on the size of your library.) > Quit iTunes.
Copy iTunes Media folder to another place:
You can copy the iTunes Media folder to an external hard drive or USB flash drive according to your situation.
Step 2. Copy the Data to New iTunes Account
- Plug in the USB flash drive or external hard drive to new computer.
- Copy and paste iTunes Media folder to transfer iTunes library to another computer.
There are other related questions about how to transfer Apple Music to another account.
>> Can I use a different Apple ID for Apple Music?
Yes, you can use a different Apple ID specifically for Apple Music. However, you'll need to sign out of your current Apple ID and sign in with the new one. This will change the Apple Music account linked to your device.
>> Are iTunes and Apple Music the same?
No, iTunes and Apple Music are not the same. iTunes is a media player and library for managing and purchasing music, videos, and other media. Apple Music is a subscription-based music streaming service that offers access to millions of songs and curated playlists.
>> Will I lose my music if I change Apple ID?
If you change your Apple ID, you might lose access to music purchased or downloaded with the previous Apple ID. However, any music you've imported or synced from other sources should remain on your device. To avoid losing access, you can re-download the purchased music after signing in with your new Apple ID, or use AOMEI FoneBackup to transfer music from one Apple ID to another without data loss.
Above are methods can help you learn how to transfer music from one Apple ID to another & transfer music from one iTunes account to another. Although it is hard to transfer Apple Music to new Apple ID, with AOMEI FoneBackup, you can easily transfer songs among different devices that using the different Apple IDs. Just try it now!
