Can You Gift a Song on iTunes? How to Send Music

Yes, you can gift a song on iTunes, but how you do it depends entirely on the device you are using. While Apple has streamlined much of its ecosystem into the subscription-based Apple Music platform, the iTunes Store remains active for purchasing and gifting individual tracks and albums.

Whether you want to share an earworm with a friend or send a timeless track for a special occasion, gifting a song is straightforward once you know the rules of the road.

The Golden Rule: Mac/PC vs. iPhone/iPad

Before you start hunting for a track, keep Apple’s device-specific restrictions in mind:

• To gift a single song: You must use a Mac or a Windows PC. Apple’s mobile iOS and iPadOS interfaces generally default to gifting entire albums rather than individual tracks when using the mobile iTunes Store app.
• To gift a full album: You can do this from a Mac, PC, iPhone, or iPad.

How to Gift a Single Song (Using a Mac or PC)

If you are at your computer and want to send just one specific track, follow these steps:

1. Open the Apple Music app (on a Mac) or the iTunes app (on a Windows PC), and make sure you are navigated to the iTunes Store section.
2. Search for the song you want to give.
3. Locate the track in the search results, hover over or look next to its price, and click the arrow button (or drop-down menu).
4. Select “Gift This Song” from the menu.
5. Enter the recipient’s Apple Account email address, type a personalized message if you’d like, and choose a delivery date.
6. Complete the checkout process.

How to Gift an Album (From iPhone, iPad, or Computer)

If you decide that a whole album is a better fit, the process is mobile-friendly:

1. Open the iTunes Store app on your iPhone or iPad (or the desktop app on your computer).
2. Find the album you wish to gift.
3. Tap the Share button (the square with an arrow pointing upward) on mobile, or click the arrow next to the price on desktop.
4. Tap Gift (or “Gift This Album”).
5. Fill in the recipient’s details, add a custom note, and confirm the purchase.

Important Things to Keep in Mind

• Region Matching: The person receiving the gift must have an Apple Account registered in the same country or region as yours. For instance, if your account is based in the United States, you cannot send a song gift to someone with an Australian Apple ID.
• Family Sharing Restrictions: If you use Family Sharing and have “Ask to Buy” turned on for your account, you will not be able to purchase gifts.
• The Delivery: Once purchased, the recipient will receive an email containing a “Redeem” button. Clicking it automatically downloads the song or album directly to their device.

If you run into any snags or if the recipient changes their email, you can always head into your account settings on your device under Media & Purchases > View Account > Gifts to resend or correct the delivery details.