Where to find the music feature on Facebook

Facebook lets you add a song or audio clip to your profile so visitors see what you are listening to. The music feature appears as a section on your profile — similar to where your photos or about information goes — and shows the track name, artist, and a small player.

On a computer, go to your profile by clicking your name in the top left corner. Scroll down to find the section labeled "Music" or "Favorite Music". If you do not see it, click the pencil icon next to "About" and look for an option to add music there. On a phone or tablet, tap your profile picture, then tap "About", and scroll to find the music section.

Not every profile has a music section visible by default. If you cannot find it after scrolling, you may need to create it by adding your first song — Facebook will generate the section once you do.

Key Takeaways

  • Music on your profile comes from Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, or other streaming services you have connected to Facebook.
  • You must have an active account with a music streaming service and give Facebook permission to access it before you can add songs.
  • The song you add will be visible to anyone who visits your profile, unless you change your privacy settings to limit who sees it.
  • You can change or remove the song at any time by editing the music section on your profile.

Connecting a music streaming service to Facebook

Before you can add music to your profile, you need to connect a music streaming account. Facebook works with Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and a few others, but Spotify is the most common choice.

Go to your profile settings by clicking the downward arrow in the top right corner of Facebook, then select "Settings and privacy" and then "Settings". On the left side, click "Apps and websites". Find the streaming service you use — Spotify, for example — and click it. If it is not listed, click "View and edit" to see more options.

Click "Connect" or "Link account" next to your streaming service. Facebook will ask you to log into that service and confirm that you want to give Facebook access to your music history. Once you approve, Facebook can see what you are listening to and pull songs from your account.

If you do not have a streaming account yet, you will need to create one first. Most services offer a free tier with ads, which is enough to use the Facebook music feature.

Adding a specific song to your profile

Once your streaming service is connected, go back to your profile and find the music section. Click "Add music" or the plus icon next to "Music". A search box will appear where you can type the song name, artist name, or both.

Type what you are looking for — for example, "Blinding Lights The Weeknd" — and Facebook will show matching results from your connected streaming service. Click the song you want. Facebook will add it to your profile and display the song title, artist name, and a small play button that visitors can click to preview the track.

The song will stay on your profile until you change it. You can update it as often as you like by clicking the music section again and selecting a different track.

Controlling who sees your music

By default, anyone who visits your profile can see the music you have added. If you want to limit who sees it, click the music section on your profile and look for a privacy icon — usually a globe, lock, or people symbol. Click that icon to change the audience.

You can set the music to be visible to "Public" (anyone on or off Facebook), "Friends" (only people you are friends with), "Friends except" (everyone except specific people), or "Only me" (no one but you). Choose the setting that matches what you are comfortable with.

If you change your mind later, you can adjust these settings the same way. The privacy controls for your music work independently from your overall profile privacy, so you can show music to friends while keeping other profile details more private.

Removing music from your profile

If you want to stop showing music on your profile, click the music section and look for a delete, remove, or trash icon — usually three dots or an X. Click it and confirm that you want to remove the song. The music section will disappear from your profile.

Removing music from your profile does not disconnect your streaming service from Facebook. If you want to fully disconnect Spotify, Apple Music, or another service, go back to Settings, click "Apps and websites", find the service, and click "Remove" or "Disconnect". This stops Facebook from accessing your music account entirely.

Troubleshooting common music problems

If you cannot find the music section on your profile, make sure you have connected a streaming service first. The music feature only appears after you link an account. Check your settings to confirm the connection went through.

If you connected a streaming service but the song search is not working, try logging out of Facebook and logging back in. Sometimes the connection needs to refresh. If the problem continues, disconnect the streaming service and reconnect it by going to Settings, "Apps and websites", and clicking "Connect" again.

If the music section is visible but no song is showing, you may have set the privacy to "Only me" by mistake. Click the music section and check the privacy icon to make sure it is set to a level where others can see it.

If a song you want to add does not appear in the search results, it may not be available on the streaming service you connected, or it may be listed under a different artist name. Try searching for just the artist name or the album title to find similar tracks.

Music and your privacy on Facebook

Adding music to your profile shares information with Facebook about what you listen to. Facebook uses this data along with other profile information to show you ads and recommendations. If you are concerned about this, you can limit who sees your music or disconnect your streaming service entirely.

Keep in mind that even if you set your music to "Only me", Facebook still knows what you are listening to because it has access to your streaming account. If you want to prevent Facebook from seeing your music history at all, disconnect the streaming service from your Facebook account in Settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add music without connecting a streaming service?

No. Facebook pulls music from streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, so you need an active account with one of those services and permission granted to Facebook. You cannot upload your own audio files or add music from other sources.

Will my friends see what I am listening to in real time?

Only the song you pinned to your profile shows up there. Facebook does not broadcast your current listening activity to friends unless you have a feature enabled in your streaming service settings that does that separately. Check your Spotify or Apple Music privacy settings if you want to control real-time sharing.

What if my streaming service is not on Facebook's list?

Facebook supports the major services — Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and a few others — but not every streaming platform. If yours is not available, you cannot connect it to Facebook for the profile music feature. Consider using a different service or leaving the music section empty.

Can I add multiple songs to my profile at once?

No. The music section shows one song at a time. You can change it whenever you want, but only one track displays on your profile. If you want to share a list of favorite songs, you can add that information in the "About" section as text instead.

Does adding music to my profile cost money?

No. The Facebook music feature is free to use. You do need a streaming service account, which may be free (with ads) or paid depending on which service you choose, but Facebook itself does not charge for the profile music feature.