- How to add music to a Facebook post on your phone
- Why you can't add music to a Facebook post on a computer
- Where you can add music on Facebook
- How to share music in a Facebook group
- Why a Facebook post with music can go silent
- What to do if Facebook mutes your post
- Tips for using music well in a post
- My verdict
- Frequently asked questions
To add music to a Facebook post, open the Facebook app, tap What's on your mind?, tap the music icon at the bottom, pick a song, choose the part you want and tap Done, then tap Post. Facebook says this works on the Android and iPhone apps, not on a computer, so if you can't see the option, switch to your phone.
That's the whole job in five taps. The catch most people only find out later is that the song is licensed, not yours, and Facebook can mute the post if the rights change.
Below you'll find the exact steps, where music works and where it doesn't, the group version, and what Meta's own music rules mean if you post for a business. Everything here comes from Facebook's Help Center and Meta's Music Guidelines, read in October 2026.
How to add music to a Facebook post on your phone
Facebook's help article calls this adding music to a text post. You can also add the song on top of a photo or a coloured background.
- From your Feed, tap What's on your mind? at the top.
- At the bottom, tap the music icon. If you've already picked a photo or a background, you can tap Add music on it instead.
- Select the song you want to add to your post.
- Select the part of the song you want to use, then tap Done.
- Add the rest of your post, then tap Post.
When someone views your post, the song can play while they read it. Facebook may also show you the option to change the background of your post on the same screen, which is handy for short announcements.
Why you can't add music to a Facebook post on a computer
This trips up more people than anything else about music on Facebook. Facebook's help page for music on text posts lists only the Android app and the iPhone app. Open the same article for a computer and it says the feature isn't available there.
So if you're on a laptop and the music option is missing, nothing's broken. Write the post on your phone instead. If you manage a Page from a desktop all day, keep a draft on your phone for the posts where a song adds something.
Where you can add music on Facebook
Music isn't one feature on Facebook, it's several, and each has its own route. Here's how they compare, based on Facebook's help articles:
| Where | How you add it | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Text, photo or background post | What's on your mind?, then the music icon | Phone apps only |
| Post in a group | Write something, then Music | Only if the group admins allow it |
| Your profile | Songs on your profile | Facebook says it isn't available in all locations |
| Photo or video story | Add a song clip as you share the story | Not on text stories, lyrics for select songs |
| Reel | Add music or someone else's audio while creating | Has its own help article |
How to share music in a Facebook group
Groups work a little differently. Facebook says sharing music clips in a group is only available from the Facebook app on your mobile device for now, and only if the admins allow music sharing in that group.
- Open the group in the Facebook app.
- Tap Write something at the top of the group.
- Scroll down and select Music.
- Select a track.
- Tap Post.
If Music isn't in the list, the group's admins have most likely switched that kind of post off. If you run the group, Facebook points admins to the group feature settings, where music sharing can be turned on or off. Musicians looking for the right audience can also start with my guide to Facebook groups for musicians.
Why a Facebook post with music can go silent
Here's the part that catches business pages out. Facebook's help article says that if music rights change and Meta no longer has the rights to the song you added, your post will be muted or blocked from being viewed by other people. Your other posts without that song aren't affected.
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Meta's Music Guidelines go further. They say you remain solely responsible for any music in content you post, and that using music for commercial or non-personal purposes is prohibited unless you've obtained the right licences. They also say music in your content may not be available in every country.
In plain terms: a song on a birthday post is fine. A chart track under your product launch is a risk, because promoting a business is a commercial purpose. If a video of yours lost its audio rather than a text post, my guide to fixing no sound on Facebook reels covers the other causes.
What to do if Facebook mutes your post
- Check the notification Facebook sent you. Meta's guidelines say you may be able to dispute the action from that notification if you believe you had the rights.
- Don't repost the same song. The same rights apply the second time.
- Swap to a different track, or post without music. Your words and photo still work on their own.
- If the post itself won't publish at all, my guide to why Facebook won't let you post goes through the usual blocks.
Tips for using music well in a post
- Pick the part of the song that matches the mood of your first line. People hear it while they read.
- Keep the words short. A background post with music works best as a single sentence, not a paragraph.
- Use personal moments for music posts and keep promotional posts music free unless you hold a licence.
- Check the post on a friend's phone once it's live. Music can be unavailable in some countries, so not everyone hears the same thing.
My verdict
Adding music to a Facebook post takes seconds on your phone: What's on your mind?, the music icon, pick a song, choose the clip, Done, Post. Don't waste time hunting for it on a computer, because it isn't there. And if you're posting for your business, treat licensed music as a personal touch, not a marketing tool, because Meta can mute it and the responsibility sits with you.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add music to a Facebook post?
In the Facebook app, tap What's on your mind?, tap the music icon at the bottom, select a song, choose the part you want, tap Done, then tap Post.
Why can't I add music to my Facebook post?
Facebook's music option for posts is only on the Android and iPhone apps. If you're on a computer, the option won't appear. Switch to your phone and try again.
Can I add music to a Facebook post on a computer?
No. Facebook's help page says adding music to a text post isn't available on computers, only on the Android and iPhone apps.
Can I add music to a post in a Facebook group?
Yes, if the group admins allow it. Tap Write something, scroll down, select Music, pick a track and tap Post. It only works in the mobile app.
Why did Facebook mute my post with music?
Facebook says that if music rights change and Meta no longer has the rights to the song you added, your post will be muted or blocked from being viewed by other people.
Can a business use music in Facebook posts?
Meta's Music Guidelines say using music for commercial or non-personal purposes is prohibited unless you've obtained the right licences, and you remain responsible for any music you post.
