How To Add Another Account On Apple Music

Okay, let's talk about Apple Music. You love it. I love it. But sometimes…you need more. More accounts, that is.

Adding another account? It sounds like a mission. A secret agent mission.

The Great Account Caper

First, let's acknowledge something. I'm about to say something controversial. Brace yourselves.

I think sharing music accounts is… totally fine. Gasp!

Don't @ me. We've all done it. Okay, maybe not all of us. But many of us.

Apple, bless their hearts, wants you to use Family Sharing. It's lovely. If you’re, you know, a family.

Think of it as Apple's way of saying, "Please pay us more money!" Which, fair enough. They provide tunes.

It is their business model. Let's respect that. But also, let's explore options, shall we?

Create an Apple Music profile on Mac - Apple Support

Here's the thing: you can't technically add another Apple Music account the way you add, say, another email account. Apple doesn't want that.

They have the family plan for the reason. But we are cleverer than that, right?

You need another device. Don't look at me like that! It's the truth.

Got an old iPad gathering dust? Perfect! A forgotten iPhone in a drawer? Even better!

Dust it off. Charge it up. Prepare for musical freedom.

Now, sign into that device with the other Apple ID that has an Apple Music subscription. Ta-da!

It's like having a whole other music universe at your fingertips. A universe where you can listen to guilty pleasure without judgement.

The only tricky part now is switching between accounts. This where the AirPods become MVP.

Pair your AirPods to one device. Listen. Vibe.

Then, disconnect. Reconnect to the other device. Listen to your second account.

It’s a bit of a dance, I admit. A techy tango. But worth it, right?

Okay, yes, this isn’t seamless. You won't get the same curated experience on both accounts. Playlists won't magically sync.

Your "Listen Now" section will be confused. Your recommendations? All over the place.

But who cares? You have choices. That is what truly matters.

And also, your Apple Music statistics will be a mess. So, don't expect accurate "most listened to" artists.

Adding another Apple Music account isn't easy. Apple doesn't exactly roll out the welcome mat. But it's doable.

It requires a little creativity. A spare device. And a willingness to embrace the chaos.

So, go forth! Explore! Listen to all the music your heart desires! Just don't tell Apple I told you to do it.

They might come after me. And I have too many good playlists to lose.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some 80s power ballads to blast...on my other account, of course.