What is iTunes Match and do I need it?

iTunes Match uploads your music library from the Apple Music app on your Mac or iTunes for Windows on your PC. Then you can access your music library on all of your devices that have Sync Library turned on. To subscribe to iTunes Match, update your Mac to the latest version of macOS.

What is iTunes Match used for?

iTunes Match is officially part of an Apple Music subscription and is there known as ‌iCloud‌ Music Library. iTunes Match allows users to upload songs and make them available across all of their devices.

What happens if I delete iTunes Match?

If you cancel iTunes Match (when you have Apple Music) you should see no change at all. If you are planning to cancel the only service you have make sure to download all matched/uploaded music content currently in the cloud before your subscription expires. You should backup your library too.

Does iTunes Match use iCloud storage?

iTunes Match does not use your iCloud storage at all. iTunes Match scans your computer. and if it finds songs that match existing songs in the iTunes Store, it will let you access those directly from the iTunes servers.

Where is iTunes Match music stored?

iCloud Music Library
If you subscribe to Apple Music or iTunes Match, your music is stored in your iCloud Music Library, so you can listen to it whenever you’re connected to the internet. See Use iCloud Music Library.

What is the difference between Apple Music and iTunes Match?

iTunes Match: The true difference between Apple Music and iTunes Match is that iTunes Match is an iCloud storage and syncing service for one’s own music library including songs and albums across multiple Apple devices. Apple Music is a music streaming service plus including all feature of iTunes Match.

How to subscribe to iTunes Match?

Subscribe to iTunes Match 1 About iTunes Match. iTunes Match uploads your music library from the Apple Music app on your Mac or iTunes for Windows on your PC. 2 Subscribe to iTunes Match. On your Mac, open the Apple Music app. 3 Cancel your iTunes Match subscription. 4 Use iTunes Match. 5 Learn more.

What is iTunes Match and how does it work?

iTunes Match gives you access to all of your music on all of your devices, even songs that you’ve imported from other sources such as CDs. iTunes Match uploads your music library from the Apple Music app on your Mac or iTunes for Windows on your PC. Then you can access your music library on all of your devices that have Sync Library turned on.

Do I need iTunes Match If I have Apple Music?

You might also see iCloud Music Library talked about as a feature of Apple Music. iCloud Music Library is a feature of both iTunes Match and Apple Music. If you’re an Apple Music member, you don’t need to subscribe to iTunes Match unless you still need to access your music on an Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation).

How do I scan for music in iTunes Match?

After you subscribe, iTunes Match automatically scans your music library for matches. A status indicator lets you track the scan’s progress. You can manually pause and resume the scan at any time by clicking the Stop or Start button.