Apple Music Sync Library option is greyed out

Synch library greyed out in Apple Music

iPhone 16, iOS 26

Posted on Mar 1, 2026 1:27 PM

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Posted on Mar 1, 2026 9:13 PM

Are you a subscriber to Apple Music or to iTunes Match? My understanding is that "Sync Library" (a.k.a. "iCloud Music Library") is only available if you are a subscriber to one of those services.


Use Sync Library with your Apple Music subscription – Apple Support

"Sync Library requires a subscription to Apple Music. You can also use Sync Library with an iTunes Match subscription."


If you are not a subscriber, or do not want to use "Sync Library", there is the traditional "manual" synchronization model first introduced with the iPod.


Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using your computer – Apple Support

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Mar 1, 2026 9:13 PM in response to katierose

Are you a subscriber to Apple Music or to iTunes Match? My understanding is that "Sync Library" (a.k.a. "iCloud Music Library") is only available if you are a subscriber to one of those services.


Use Sync Library with your Apple Music subscription – Apple Support

"Sync Library requires a subscription to Apple Music. You can also use Sync Library with an iTunes Match subscription."


If you are not a subscriber, or do not want to use "Sync Library", there is the traditional "manual" synchronization model first introduced with the iPod.


Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using your computer – Apple Support

Apple Music Sync Library option is greyed out

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