Unable to create a new playlist in Apple Music

why does my apple music not let me make a new playlist


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Original Title: new playlist

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 26, 2025 8:44 PM

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Posted on Nov 29, 2025 2:42 PM

Hi oliviaolivia_13

and welcome to this Apple (user-to-user) Community!


Re: "Unable to create a new playlist in Apple Music : why does my apple music not let me make a new playlist"


Could be any one of several possible reasons, and we don't have much info. to go on.. Below are a few pointers.


You may need a stronger internet connection ... wi-fi ... or .... cellular


You may need a Music Subscription


Your iPhone's memory / storage may not be adequate: You can check in Settings > General > [Device] Storage

(generally keep at least 8 Gb free space for smooth operation)


You might want to check whether the iOS version on your iPhone can be updated:

If you go to Settings > General > Software updates, you can see whether ot not there's an update you can install.

Reminder: If you choose to update : It is always wise to back-up your iPhone first

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Else: Wondering if the way you are attempting to create the playlist can be improved.

Apple Support's article: How to create a playlist in the Apple Music app - Apple Support

Eg: says: Open the Apple Music app. on your Phone

  1. Tap Library, tap Playlists, then tap New Playlist.
  2. Give your playlist a name, then tap Add Music.
  3. Tap the music that you want to add.
  4. On your iPhone, tap Done.


If the method above is not working for you, please let us know what happens ...

eg: if you encounter an error message ... what does it say ?

or how far do you get, ... and what stops you ..


All the best :-)


PS: If you use Apple Music on the web: Apple Music - Apple

See how to: Create, edit, and delete playlists in Apple Music on the web - Apple Support

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Nov 29, 2025 2:42 PM in response to oliviaolivia_13

Hi oliviaolivia_13

and welcome to this Apple (user-to-user) Community!


Re: "Unable to create a new playlist in Apple Music : why does my apple music not let me make a new playlist"


Could be any one of several possible reasons, and we don't have much info. to go on.. Below are a few pointers.


You may need a stronger internet connection ... wi-fi ... or .... cellular


You may need a Music Subscription


Your iPhone's memory / storage may not be adequate: You can check in Settings > General > [Device] Storage

(generally keep at least 8 Gb free space for smooth operation)


You might want to check whether the iOS version on your iPhone can be updated:

If you go to Settings > General > Software updates, you can see whether ot not there's an update you can install.

Reminder: If you choose to update : It is always wise to back-up your iPhone first

________________________________________________________________________

Else: Wondering if the way you are attempting to create the playlist can be improved.

Apple Support's article: How to create a playlist in the Apple Music app - Apple Support

Eg: says: Open the Apple Music app. on your Phone

  1. Tap Library, tap Playlists, then tap New Playlist.
  2. Give your playlist a name, then tap Add Music.
  3. Tap the music that you want to add.
  4. On your iPhone, tap Done.


If the method above is not working for you, please let us know what happens ...

eg: if you encounter an error message ... what does it say ?

or how far do you get, ... and what stops you ..


All the best :-)


PS: If you use Apple Music on the web: Apple Music - Apple

See how to: Create, edit, and delete playlists in Apple Music on the web - Apple Support

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