accessing itunes play lists

Is there a way I can upload some of my music playlists that are in the iTunes library on my MacBook Pro to iCloud so I can access them on all our devices? Or, if not, is there a way I can listen on my iPhone to some of the playlists that are in my iTunes library on my MacBook Pro? Much thanks for any help you can give me.

MacBook Pro, OS X 10.10

Posted on Aug 22, 2021 2:55 PM

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ed2345

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Aug 22, 2021 3:07 PM in response to lakeohelp

Lakeohelp -

If you have an Apple Music subscription, you can use cloud syncing: Turn on Sync Library with Apple Music - Apple Support

If you don't have a subscription you can sync by connecting with USB: Use the Finder to sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with your computer - Apple Support

lakeohelp Author

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Aug 22, 2021 3:12 PM in response to ed2345

Thank you very much.

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