YouTube Music enables you to dive into a listening adventure and tailor it to your liking. The YouTube library is a folder where you can find music categorized by downloads, playlists, albums, songs, artists, and subscriptions.
If youre wondering how to add songs to your library in YouTube Music, look no further. In this article, well discuss how to do it and introduce some of the interesting features you might not know about.
How to Add Songs to the Library in YouTube Music on a PC
Adding songs to the YouTube library is a breeze:
- Go to YouTube Music.
- Search for the songs you want to add to your library.
- Tap the three dots on the right of the song.
- Tap Add to library.
The songs added will appear in the library under Songs. You can also find the artist under the Artists section.
How to Add Songs to the Library in YouTube Music on an iPhone
Besides the web version, theres also the YouTube app available for both iPhones and Androids. Follow the steps below to learn how to add songs to the library on iPhones:
- If you havent already, install the YouTube Music app.
- Open the app and search for the songs you wish to add to the library.
- Tap the three dots.
- Tap Add to library.
How to Add Songs to the Library in YouTube Music on an Android Device
- If you havent already, install YouTube Music.
- Open the app and search for the songs you want to add to your library.
- Tap the three dots on the right of the song.
- Tap Add to library.
How to Add Albums to the Library in YouTube Music
In addition to adding songs to your library, YouTube Music allows you to add whole albums. Once added, they will appear under the Albums section of the library and you can find the singer under the Artists section. Also, all the songs will appear in the Songs section.
How to Add Albums to the Library in YouTube Music on a PC
- Go to YouTube Music.
- Search for a song, artist, or album.
- In the results, look for the Album section. Tap the three dots on the right.
- Tap Add album to library.
How to Add Albums to the Library in YouTube Music on an iPhone
- If you havent already, download YouTube Music.
- Open the app and search for a song, artist, or album.
- In the results, go to the Albums section and tap the three dots next to the album you want to add.
- Tap Add album to library.
How to Add Albums to the Library in YouTube Music on an Android Device
- If you dont have it, download the YouTube Music app.
- Open the app and search for a song, artist, or album.
- In the results, find the Albums section. Tap the three dots on the right of the album you wish to add to your library.
- Tap Add album to library.
How to Remove Songs From the Library
As previously mentioned, disliking a song will remove it from the Your Likes playlist but not from the Songs section. If you dont enjoy the song anymore, you can easily remove it altogether.
How to Remove Songs From the Library on a PC?
- Go to YouTube Music.
- Tap Library.
- Tap Songs.
- Find the song you want to remove and tap the three dots next to it.
- Tap Remove from library.
How to Remove Songs From the Library on an iPhone
- Open the YouTube Music app. If you dont have it, download it from the App Store.
- Tap Library.
- Tap Songs.
- Look for the song you want to remove and tap the three dots on the right.
- Tap Remove from library.
How to Remove Songs From the Library on an Android Device
- Open the YouTube Music app. If you dont have it, download it from the Play Store.
- Tap Library.
- Tap Songs.
- Find the song you want to remove and tap the three dots on the right.
- Tap Remove from library.
You might notice the Remove from library option missing for some songs. These songs are from whole albums added to the library. In this case, you can only remove the entire album from the library, i.e., all the songs and not individual songs.
How to Upload Songs to YouTube Music to Add to the Library
One of the best features of YouTube Music is that it enables you to customize your station by uploading music collections from your computer. In this way, you can keep all your music in one place and use YouTube Music as a universal music player.
Keep in mind that uploading songs to YouTube Music is only possible if youre using a computer. In addition, your account needs to be private to use this option.
You can upload music in two ways:
- Drag the songs from your folder to any area in YouTube Music. The songs will automatically upload.
Or, - Go to YouTube Music, tap your profile picture, and then tap Upload Music. Browse your computer and select the songs you want to upload.
It might take a few minutes for your songs to upload. Youll see a progress bar and get a notification once the music is uploaded. Even then, you might not see the uploaded songs in the library. In this case, reload the page.
You can view and listen to the uploaded files by following the steps below:
- Tap Library.
- Tap Songs.
- Right below Songs, select Uploads from the drop-down menu.
youre using the mobile app, follow these steps:
- Open the app.
- Tap Library.
- Tap Songs.
- Tap Uploads at the top of the page.
There are a few things to keep in mind regarding uploading music:
- Uploads wont affect music recommendations.
- Only you can play your uploads. Other users cant see them.
- You can create playlists that include your uploads. If you share them with other members, they wont see the songs you uploaded.
- If you upload a song multiple times, YouTube Music will automatically delete the copies.
- Supported formats are FLAC, MP3, M4A, OGG, and WMA. You cant upload video files or PDFs.
Personalize YouTube Music and Enjoy the Listening Experience
With YouTube Music, you can customize your listening experience by adding songs and albums you enjoy. In addition, you can upload music collections stored on your computer and make YouTube Music the destination for all of your favorite tunes.
We hope weve taught you how to add songs to your YouTube Music library and introduced you to other interesting features.
Do you use YouTube Music? What is your favorite feature? Tell us in the comments section below.