To add a TikTok song to your music app, open a video with the song, tap Add song or tap the sound at the bottom, choose Amazon Music, Apple Music or Spotify, and connect your account. After that, songs you add go straight to your default playlist in that music app.
Heard a track on your feed that you can't stop humming? You don't need to search for it later. TikTok can send it straight to a playlist in the music app you already use, as long as the song's an original that's available there.
Connecting a music app the first time
- Go to the video that contains the song.
- Tap Add song at the bottom, or tap the sound and then Add to music app.
- Tap your preferred music app and follow the steps to connect your account.
You can connect from the For You feed or from the song itself. There's also a settings route: go to Settings and privacy, tap Music, then Choose app.
Saving songs once you're linked
After the first connection, it's one tap. Next time you hear something you like, tap Add to music app at the bottom and the song saves to the default playlist in your chosen app. That default playlist may differ depending on which app you use.
Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music side by side
| Music app | Where songs land | What you can change |
|---|---|---|
| Spotify | The default playlist | Tap Undo to remove the song you just added |
| Apple Music | The default playlist | Tap Edit to choose a different playlist |
| Amazon Music | The default playlist | Tap Edit to choose a different playlist |
So if you're tidy about playlists, Apple Music and Amazon Music give you a choice in the moment, while Spotify lets you undo a save you didn't mean.
Why a song won't save
- Only original songs that are available on the music app can be added, so remixes or clips that aren't in that app's catalogue won't go through.
- The option may not be available everywhere, so it can be missing in some places.
- If you're looking at a sound someone made themselves, it may not exist on any music app at all.
If you're the one making videos, this is a good reason to use recognised tracks. There's more on choosing and trimming sounds in the guide to adding music to your TikTok videos.
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Unlinking or switching to another app
Changed services? Go to Profile, tap Menu, then Settings and privacy, tap Music, then Save to music app. From there, tap Unlink to disconnect, or pick a different app and tap Switch. If the menus are showing in a language you don't read easily, sort that first with the TikTok language settings.
What to do if you only want the odd track
Connect the music app you use most and leave it linked. It's quicker than searching for songs later, and you can undo or redirect saves as you go. If a song refuses to save, it's most likely not an original track on that app, or the feature isn't offered in your area, so don't waste time tapping it again.
Frequently asked questions
How do you change the connected music app?
Go to Settings and privacy, tap Music, then Save to music app, pick a different app and tap Switch.
