Buy music from the iTunes Store on your Mac

If you don't subscribe to Apple Music or you want to purchase a song or album, you can buy music from the iTunes Store in the Apple Music app.

How to buy music from the iTunes Store in the Apple Music app on your Mac

  1. Open the Apple Music app.

  2. In the search field, enter the song or album that you want to buy.

  3. Click the iTunes Store button in the upper-right corner. Don't see the iTunes Store?

    Apple Music app showing searching the iTunes Store
  4. Click the price next to the song or album.

  5. Sign in with your Apple ID and password to complete your purchase. Need help?

After you buy music, you can find it in your library in the Apple Music app.

Learn how to redownload music that you purchased from the iTunes Store

How to find the iTunes Store in the Apple Music app on your Mac

  1. Open the Apple Music app.

  2. In the menu bar, choose Music > Settings.

  3. Click the General tab.

  4. Select iTunes Store, then click Ok.

    Apple Music app settings window showing the iTunes Store selected

You can find the iTunes Store in the sidebar of the Apple Music app and see the iTunes Store as an option when you use search.

Buy music from the iTunes Store on your iPhone, iPad, or PC

iTunes Store availability might vary by country and region. Learn what's available in your country or region.

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