How to Gift a Song on iTunes: The Ultimate Guide

Whether a friend has been raving about a new chart-topping single, or you want to share a track that totally reminds you of someone special, gifting music is a timeless gesture. Even in the age of streaming, sending a digital track through Apple’s ecosystem remains a quick and meaningful way to make someone’s day.

If you want to send a single track to a friend or family member, here is a complete, step-by-step guide on how to gift a song using iTunes.

Important Quick Facts Before You Begin

Before diving into the steps, keep these quick conditions in mind to ensure a smooth gifting experience:

• Device Requirement: To gift an individual song, you will need to use a Mac or a Windows PC. (While whole albums or apps can often be gifted directly from mobile devices, single songs require a computer).
• Region Match: The recipient must have an Apple Account set to the same country or region as yours (