Apple Music Family Sharing Not Working? 5 Quick Fixes

Why Apple Music Family Sharing Isn’t Working?

You're part of a subscribing family excited to explore some new music, only to be asked to subscribe again. You're sure you're in a family sharing group and you know someone who paid for this plan. So why does Apple Music ignore your access?

Many users encounter Apple Music Family Sharing not working, and if you suddenly can't access Apple Music through Family Sharing, the problem may be in the following aspects:

How to Fix Apple Music Family Sharing Not Working

We provide all feasible fixes based on the common causes that cause the Family Sharing Apple Music issue. These methods don't require you to purchase or install anything on your device, so we recommend you try them one by one until the problem. If you're tired of this kind of problem, you can also skip to the next section to transfer music to another device.

Fix 1. Verify You’re on a Family Plan

First of all, you need to confirm that the Apple ID you are using matches the Apple Music subscription you joined or purchased.

Step 1. Ask the family organizer to open Settings on his device.

 

Step 2. Tap the name > and select Subscriptions.

Step 3. Make sure that Apple Music is Family and not Individual or Student below.

Fix 2. Adjust Apple ID for iCloud and Purchases

If you disable some Apple Music sharing features, your family or friends might not be able to access your Apple Music subscription. You need to follow the steps below to set up your Apple ID properly to avoid situations where music not sharing in family group.

Step 1. Go to Settings in your iOS device and tap on your name.

Step 2. Make sure that the emails listed are the ones you've added to the Family Sharing group.

Step 3. Then click Media & Purchases to view the account, which should match your iCloud ID here.

Step 4. If it doesn't match, you'll need to sign out and sign back in with your family-associated Apple ID.

Fix 3. Enable Apple Music in Family Sharing

Family Sharing can switch shared content, please follow the steps below to confirm whether you have enabled sharing Apple Music.

Step 1. Go to Settings on your iPhone or iPad, and tap on your name.

Step 2. Tap the Family Sharing option.

Step 3. Look for Subscriptions or Apple Music under shared services.

Step 4. Make sure this is enabled. If not, then Apple Music sharing may not be available in your region or subscription level.

Fix 4. Sign Out & Back In

Signing out and signing back in to your Apple ID is the most basic method, but sometimes it works to reset permissions and resync your subscription data. Make sure you remember your Apple ID password and start the steps below.

Step 1. Go to Settings > Tap your name > Tap Sign Out.

Step 2. Restart your iPhone, iPad or iPod.

Step 3. Sign back in with the same Apple ID as Family Sharing.

Step 4. Wait for a few minutes and try to launch Apple Music again.

   

★Pro tip:

   

Many users report this step randomly “fix everything” – especially after iOS updates.

Fix 5. Leave and Rejoin the Family Group

If the above methods still don't resolve the issue with Apple Music sharing in your family, reset your relationship with your family group as follows:

Step 1. Go to Settings > Tap your name > Tap Family Sharing.

Step 2. Tap your name again and select the Leave Family option.

Step 3. Let the organizer reinvite you by adding members.

Step 4. Log in to the correct Apple ID and accept the invitation, then rejoin it and verify access.

   

★Pro tip:

   

While the process can be a little more cumbersome, this approach solves an astonishing number of accounts that cannot be synced between families.

 Tired of Troubleshooting? Share Music Without Family Sharing

If you're fed up with Apple's glitches, you can try a professional iOS data management tool like FoneTool, which allows you to transfer music between iPhones or from iPhone to PC without relying on Family Sharing and Apple ID at all.

Step 1. Download & install FoneTool, connect iPhone A to PC and choose Phone Transfer > iPhone to PC.

Step 2. Select the music you want to share, tap OK, and click Start Transfer.

Step 3. Disconnect iPhone A and connect iPhone B to PC, choose Phone Transfer > PC to iPhone.

Step 4. Select the music you just transferred and click Start Transfer to confirm sharing it to another iPhone.

Final Words

When it works, Apple Music Family Sharing is efficient and budget-friendly. But when your Apple Music Family Sharing is not working, this article provides you with five quick fixes to help you solve the problem effectively. If you are tired of repeatedly fixing the same problem, you can switch to FoneTool for a smoother iPhone music management experience and transfer to different devices with ease.