5 Best Ways to Fix Add to Library Missing on Apple Music

There was a time when I wanted to add a song to my Apple Music library, but I couldn’t find the “ Add to Library ” button (the + icon, that is). This led me to research the problem, and it turned out that I was not alone. Several Apple Music users face similar difficulties. Lucky for me, I was able to restore the missing “Add to Library” icon in no time. I’ll walk you through some effective troubleshooting methods I (and other Apple Music users) have adopted to resolve the issue in this guide.

Sometimes the “Add to Library” icon will disappear if there is a bug with the operating system or if Apple Music is having trouble syncing your library to your devices. There are more reasons why this happens, and we’ve covered everything in detail below. But before continuing, you can try restarting your iPhone / iPad as the first port of call. If that doesn’t help, proceed to the solutions listed below.

1. Resync Apple Music Library

The “ Add to Library ” button may disappear if your device is having trouble syncing changes to your Apple Music across all devices signed in to your Apple ID. To resolve this issue, relaunch Apple Music sync library on your device. Follow the steps below for that. Before continuing, make sure to close the Apple Music app.

Step 1: Launch the Settings menu and select Music.

2nd step: Disable the sync library and select Disable in the confirmation prompt.

Note: This will remove all of your songs from Apple Music. But don’t worry, they’ll be restored when you turn library sync back on.

Wait a few seconds and reactivate the option. Now launch Apple Music and check if the missing “ Add to Library ” icon has been restored.

2. Check the internet connection

This problem can also be caused by internet connection issues. If you’re using cellular data, turn it off and back on. You should also verify that you still have an active internet plan. For a wireless connection (read: Wi-Fi), make sure the router is on and actively transmitting data.

You can also turn Airplane mode on, off and see if that helps. If the plus (+) icon is still not found, check out the helpful troubleshooting guides linked below for detailed solutions to some common network connectivity issues on iPhone / iPad.

3. Check the Apple Music subscription

The “Add to Library” icon may also disappear if your Apple Music subscription has been suspended (possibly due to payment issues), expired, or canceled. Here’s how to verify that your Apple ID is signed in to an active Apple Music subscription.

Step 1: Launch the Settings menu and tap on your name.

2nd step: Then select Subscriptions.

You should see your Apple Music subscription plan next to other details like the plan’s expiration date. If you don’t see an active plan on this page or if the subscription says “ expired, ” add a valid payment method to your Apple ID and re-subscribe to the music streaming service.

To subscribe to Apple Music, launch the app, go to the For You section and tap on the profile icon in the top right corner. Finally, select Manage Subscription to view and subscribe to Apple Music subscriptions available in your region.

4. Sign in to Apple ID

While it didn’t help restore the missing “ Add to Library ” icon on my Apple Music, some users have managed to fix the issue by signing out of their Apple ID and signing back in.

Step 1: Launch your iPhone’s Settings menu and tap your name to bring up the Apple ID menu.

2nd step: Then press the Logout button at the bottom of the page and follow the prompt.

Reconnect Apple ID to your device by signing in and check if the Add to Library button has been restored.

It is relevant to state that signing out of your Apple ID will delete the downloaded Apple Music songs from your device. This means that you will have to re-download the previously saved songs to your device after signing out. We recommend that you read this step-by-step guide to learn more about the consequences of disconnecting Apple ID from your iPhone or iPad.

5. Update iOS

It is recommended that your device is using the latest version of the operating system to get the most out of Apple Music. For iPad and iPhone, verify that the latest iOS version is installed. Go to Settings> General> Software Update and install any available iOS update.

Note: IOS software updates can only be downloaded using a Wi-Fi network, not cellular data.

Fill your library

Restoring the missing “ Add to Library ” icon meant that I could add as many songs as I liked and liked to my Apple Music Library. If you still cannot add music to your library after implementing all of the solutions and steps above, the problem may be with the server. In this case, check the system status of Apple Music for possible server issues or downtime.