You can add music to Facebook posts from your phone or computer, but the method depends on whether you want the music to play automatically in the feed or link to a song
Facebook offers two main ways to add music. The first is to use Facebook's built-in music library, which lets you attach a song that plays when someone views your post — this works on both iPhone and Android, and on computers through the Facebook website. The second is to link to a song from Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube, which embeds a player that people can click to listen. Which one you choose depends on what you want your audience to hear and how much control you want over the listening experience.
The built-in music library is the simplest route for most people because Facebook handles the licensing and the song plays directly in the feed. Linking to an external service like Spotify works if you want to share a specific artist or playlist, but it requires that service to be available in your region and the person viewing your post to have an account there.
Key Takeaways
- Facebook's music library lets you add a song that plays in the feed without leaving Facebook, and works on phones and computers.
- To add music from the library, tap or click the music note icon when creating a post, search for the song, and select it before posting.
- You can also link to songs on Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube by pasting the song URL into your post, which creates a clickable player.
- Music added from Facebook's library plays automatically for some users and requires a click for others, depending on their settings.
- Not all songs are available in Facebook's music library, and availability varies by country.
Adding music from Facebook's built-in library on your phone
Open Facebook and start creating a post the way you normally would — tap your profile picture or the "What's on your mind?" box at the top of your feed. Type or paste any text you want in the post. Then look for the row of icons below the text box: you should see a camera icon, a smiley face, and other options. Tap the music note icon (it looks like a single eighth note). If you do not see it, swipe left through the icons until it appears.
When you tap the music note, Facebook opens a search screen showing popular songs and playlists. You can scroll through what is trending, or type the name of a song, artist, or album in the search box at the top. Once you find what you want, tap it. Facebook adds the song to your post and shows you a preview of how it will look — usually a small album cover with the song title and artist name. You can now post normally by tapping "Post" at the bottom right.
If the song you want does not appear in the search results, it may not be available in Facebook's music library for your country. Try searching for a different version of the song, or search by artist name instead of the exact song title — sometimes alternate recordings or live versions are available when the studio version is not.
Adding music from Facebook's library on a computer
Go to Facebook.com and click "Create" or "What's on your mind?" at the top of your feed. Type your post text. Below the text box, you should see a row of icons including a camera, smiley face, and others. Click the music note icon. If you do not see it when ready, click the three dots (more options) to reveal additional icons.
A window opens showing music search and trending songs. Type the song name, artist, or album title in the search box. Click the song you want from the results. Facebook adds it to your post preview. Click "Post" to share it with your audience.
The computer version works the same way as the phone version, but the icons are sometimes arranged differently depending on which version of Facebook you are using. If you cannot find the music note icon after clicking the three dots, your account may not have access to the music feature yet — Facebook rolls out features gradually, and some accounts get them before others.
Linking to music from Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube
If you want to share a song from a streaming service, you can paste a link directly into your post. Open Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, or YouTube in another tab or window. Find the song you want to share. Right-click the song title or album cover and select "Copy link" or "Share," then copy the URL. Some services have a dedicated share button — look for an arrow or share icon next to the song.
Go back to Facebook and paste the link into your post text. You can add words before or after the link. When you post it, Facebook automatically converts the link into a clickable player card that shows the song title, artist, and a play button. People can click the player to listen on that service, but they will need an account with that service to hear the full song.
This method works in most countries, but availability depends on whether the streaming service operates in your region. Spotify links, for example, do not work in countries where Spotify is not available. YouTube links almost always work because YouTube is available nearly everywhere, but the audio quality may be lower than on a dedicated music service.
Why some songs do not appear in Facebook's music library
Facebook's music library depends on licensing agreements with record labels and publishers. Not every song is licensed for use in posts, and the songs available change based on those agreements. Independent artists, very new releases, and older or obscure recordings are less likely to be in the library. Regional restrictions also explore — a song available in the United States might not be available in Europe or Asia.
If you cannot find a song in Facebook's library, the linking method is your best option. Paste the Spotify or YouTube link instead, and people can still listen, though they will leave Facebook to do it. Alternatively, you can describe the song in your post text and let people search for it themselves on their preferred service.
Controlling who sees and hears your music post
The privacy settings for a music post work the same as any other post. Before you click "Post," you can click the audience selector (usually showing "Friends," "Public," or "Only Me") to choose who sees it. The music itself plays for anyone who can see the post, so if you set it to "Public," anyone on Facebook can hear it.
Some people have autoplay turned off in their Facebook settings, which means the music will not play automatically when they scroll past your post — they will see the song title and album cover, but have to click to listen. This is a user preference, not something you can control. People with autoplay on will hear the music as they scroll, which can be jarring if they are not expecting it, so consider mentioning the music in your post text so people are not surprised.
Troubleshooting music that will not add to your post
If the music note icon does not appear when you create a post, the feature may not be available in your country yet, or your account may not have access to it. Facebook rolls out features slowly, and some accounts get them weeks or months before others. Try again in a few days, or try on a different device — sometimes the feature works on the app but not the website, or vice versa.
If you can see the music note but the song you want does not appear in search results, try these steps: search by artist name instead of song title, search for a different version of the song (live, acoustic, or remix versions sometimes appear when the studio version does not), or check whether the song is available in your country by looking it up on Spotify or Apple Music first. If it is not available in those services in your region, it will not be in Facebook's library either.
If you pasted a Spotify or YouTube link and it did not turn into a player card, make sure you copied the full link (not just the song title), and paste it on its own line in your post. Some links are shortened or modified by the service, and Facebook may not recognize them. Try copying the link again directly from the service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can people hear the music if they have sound off on their phone?
No. If someone has their phone on silent or muted, the music will not play even if autoplay is on. They will see the song title and album cover, but will have to unmute their phone and click play to hear it. This is controlled by their device settings, not Facebook.
Does adding music to a post cost money?
No. Facebook's music library is free to use. If you link to Spotify or Apple Music, those services are free to link to, but listening to the full song may require a paid subscription to that service.
Can I add multiple songs to one post?
Facebook's built-in music feature lets you add one song per post. If you want to share multiple songs, you can create separate posts, or paste links to several songs in the same post text — each link will create its own player card.
What happens if the song gets removed from Facebook's library after I post it?
If licensing changes and a song is removed from the library, your post will stay up, but the music player may stop working or show an error. The post itself will not disappear, but people will not be able to hear the song through Facebook anymore.
Can I add music to a post I already published?
No. You cannot edit a post to add music after it is published. You would have to delete the post and create a new one with the music attached. Facebook does not allow adding music to existing posts.