How to Gift a Song on iTunes Using iPhone

Sharing the Soundtrack: How to Gift Music on Your iPhone

Ever heard a track and immediately thought, “Oh, my best friend needs to hear this right now”? Sharing a great song is one of the best ways to connect with people, and sending a digital copy straight to someone’s device is a surprisingly personal touch.

While Apple’s ecosystem has evolved quite a bit—shifting heavily toward streaming subscriptions like Apple Music—you can still purchase and gift music directly using the built-in iTunes Store app on your iPhone.

Here is everything you need to know to send a musical gift in just a few taps.

Things to Check Before You Start

Before you dive into gifting, keep a couple of quick ground rules in mind:

• The Region Match: The person receiving your gift must have an Apple Account set up in the same country or region as yours (