Where to add music on your Facebook profile
You can add a song to your Facebook profile in two places: as a profile song that appears at the top of your profile page, or as part of a post or story that your friends see in their feed. The profile song is the more permanent option — it stays visible on your profile until you change it. Posts and stories with music disappear after 24 hours (for stories) or stay until you delete them (for posts).
Facebook does not have a dedicated "add music" button on your profile itself. Instead, you add music through the music services Facebook has partnered with, or by creating a post that includes a song. The method you use depends on whether you want the song visible all the time or just for a moment.
Key Takeaways
- A profile song appears permanently at the top of your profile page and requires you to use a music service Facebook recognizes, such as Spotify or Apple Music.
- To set a profile song, go to your profile, click "Edit Profile," scroll to the music section, and select a song from the available services.
- If you want to share a song in a post or story instead, use the music sticker or search for the song directly when creating your post.
- Not all songs are available through Facebook's music partners, so you may not find every track you want to add.
- Your profile song is visible to anyone who visits your profile unless you change your privacy settings to hide it.
How to add a song to your profile page
Open Facebook and go to your own profile by clicking your name or profile picture. Look for the "Edit Profile" button, usually located near your cover photo. Click it to enter edit mode.
Scroll down until you see a section labeled "Music" or "Favorite Music." Click on this section. Facebook will show you a list of music services you can connect to — typically Spotify, Apple Music, or other regional services depending on where you live. Select the service you use.
You will be asked to log in to that music service and give Facebook permission to access your music. Once you authorize it, you can search for and select a song. The song you choose will now appear on your profile page. To save your changes, scroll to the bottom and click "Save."
Adding music to a Facebook post
If you want to share a song with your friends in your feed rather than on your permanent profile, create a new post. Click "What's on your mind?" or the post creation box. Look for the music note icon or sticker option — this varies slightly depending on whether you are on mobile or desktop.
On mobile, tap the sticker icon (usually a smiley face) and look for the music sticker. On desktop, look for a music icon in the row of post options. Click it and search for the song you want. Select the song, and it will be added to your post with a preview that shows the album art and song title.
You can add text to your post before sharing it. When you post, your friends will see the song preview in their feed and can click to listen if they have access to the music service.
Adding music to a Facebook story
Stories are temporary posts that disappear after 24 hours. To add music to a story, open the camera or create a new story. Take a photo or video, or upload one from your phone. Once you have your image or video, look for the sticker icon at the top of the screen.
Tap the music sticker. Search for the song you want and select it. The song will play in the background of your story, and a small music sticker will appear on the image showing the song title and artist. You can move or resize this sticker before posting. When you share your story, anyone who views it will hear the music.
What to do if a song is not available
Facebook only shows songs that are available through its music partners. If you search for a song and it does not appear, it means that particular track is not licensed for use on Facebook. This happens with some independent artists, very new releases, or songs from services Facebook has not partnered with.
If a song is unavailable, you have a few options. You can choose a different song by the same artist, search for a cover version, or wait a few weeks and search again — sometimes songs become available after a delay. You can also mention the song in your post text without embedding it, though your friends will not hear it directly.
Privacy and who can see your profile song
Your profile song is visible to anyone who visits your profile, unless you have set your profile to private. If your profile is public, anyone on Facebook can see your song choice. If your profile is set to friends only, only your friends can see it.
To check or change who can see your profile song, go to your profile settings and look for privacy options. You can also remove your profile song at any time by going back to "Edit Profile," clicking the music section, and selecting "Remove" or leaving it blank.
Troubleshooting common problems
If you cannot find the music section on your profile, you may be using an older version of Facebook or a device that does not support this feature. Try updating the Facebook app or switching to a desktop browser. Some countries and regions have limited access to music features depending on licensing agreements.
If you have connected a music service but still cannot see songs, log out of Facebook and log back in. Make sure you have authorized Facebook to access your music service account. If the problem continues, try disconnecting the music service and reconnecting it.
If a song you added to your profile suddenly disappears, the song may have been removed from the music service, or your connection to that service may have expired. You can add a different song or reconnect your music service account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add a song that is not on Spotify or Apple Music?
No. Facebook only pulls songs from the music services it has partnered with. If a song is not available on those services, you cannot embed it on your profile or in a post through Facebook's music feature. You can mention the song in text, but your friends will not hear it directly.
Will my friends get notified when I add a song to my profile?
No. Adding a song to your profile does not send a notification to your friends. However, they may see it if they visit your profile or if you post about it in your feed. Posting a song in your feed will show up in their news feed like any other post.
Can I change my profile song whenever I want?
Yes. Go back to "Edit Profile," click the music section, and select a new song. Your old song will be replaced when ready. There is no limit to how often you can change it.
What happens if I disconnect my music service from Facebook?
If you disconnect Spotify, Apple Music, or another service from Facebook, your profile song will disappear and you will not be able to add new songs until you reconnect. Any songs you added to posts or stories will remain, but you will not be able to add new music to future posts.
Is my music listening history shared with my friends?
Only the song you choose to display on your profile or post is shared. Facebook does not share your full listening history or the songs you listen to privately. You control exactly which songs appear on your profile and in your posts.