How To Add Apple Gift Card To Apple Music

Okay, let's be honest. Sometimes navigating the digital world feels like trying to assemble IKEA furniture without the instructions. Am I right?

The Quest for Apple Music Freedom (Funded by Gift Cards!)

You've got that shiny new Apple Gift Card. The thrill! The possibilities! Music streaming awaits! Time to dive in.

Phase 1: The Redemption Ritual

First, find the App Store. It’s that icon you always accidentally tap when you're aiming for something else. You know the one.

Open it. Look for your profile picture. It is usually at the top right.

Tap it. You might see a list of things, but we need "Redeem Gift Card or Code".

Now, you have options! You can use your camera to scan the card or enter the code manually. I always choose the manual option; it feels more… deliberate. Don't @ me.

Type the code carefully. Double-check it. Triple-check it. Typos are the enemy of free music.

Phase 2: Apple Music, Here We Come!

Now that your Apple Gift Card balance is chilling in your account, let's get to the good stuff: Apple Music.

Open the Apple Music app. Or, if you are like me, search for it because you can't remember where you last put it.

Go to your account settings. It might be hiding in a menu labeled "Account," "Settings," or something equally cryptic.

Look for "Manage Subscription" or something similar. Every app wants your money, so they make this part easy to find.

Choose the Apple Music plan that tickles your fancy. Individual? Family? Student? The choices are endless!

If your Apple Gift Card balance covers the cost, it will automatically be used. Isn't that neat?

Phase 3: Sweet, Sweet Music (and Troubleshooting!)

Assuming everything went according to plan (and let’s face it, sometimes it doesn't), you should now have Apple Music goodness coursing through your device.

Start exploring! Create playlists! Discover new artists! Finally understand what all the hype about that song is about.

But what if things went south? Don't panic!

Did you enter the code correctly? Are you sure? Really sure?

Is your Apple Gift Card actually valid? Maybe it was already redeemed by a sneaky family member. (I'm looking at you, Uncle Barry!).

Check your Apple ID balance. Maybe you already spent it on, uh, important things. Like that digital llama wallpaper you didn’t really need.

If all else fails, contact Apple support. They are the wizards of the digital realm. Be nice to them; they hold the keys to your musical freedom.

Unpopular Opinion Time!

Here's my controversial take: Giving someone an Apple Gift Card is low-key the perfect gift. It's like saying, "Here, have some entertainment. And maybe a new ringtone."

Also, I’m pretty sure using a gift card to pay for streaming services makes you technically immune to the monthly subscription guilt. Try to prove me wrong.

So there you have it! Now go forth and redeem your Apple Gift Card. And may your playlists always be fire.

Pro Tip: Always remember to check the expiration date of your gift card! Nobody wants musical heartbreak.