Apple Music Pins: How to Pin Playlists, Albums, Artists in Your Library

Part 1. How to Pin Playlists in Apple Music

Apple Music is closing the gap with other streaming services by adding the Pin feature. Your favorite items can be saved to Favorites or pinned at the top of your Library. Let's start with playlists.

1. Open the Apple Music app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. If the playlist you want isn't in your Library yet, go to Home or Search, open the playlist, and tap + Add to save it.
3. Next, go to Library > Playlists and locate the playlist you just added.
4. Touch and hold the playlist, or open it and tap the More (…) button to access the options.
5. From the menu, select Pin Playlist to pin it to the top of your Library.
6. Once pinned, you can find the playlist under the Pin section.
7. Press and hold the playlist again, select Tap Action, and set a default action such as Play or Shuffle, so it starts the way you prefer each time.

Part 2. How to Pin Albums in Apple Music

Albums can also be pinned, making them easy to reach whenever you want to play the full collection.

1. Open the Apple Music app on your device.
2. If the album isn't already in your Library, search for it and tap + Add to include it.
3. Go to Library > Albums and scroll to locate the album you want to pin.
4. Touch and hold the album art, or open the album and tap the More (…) button.
5. Select Pin Album from the menu to pin it to the top of your Library.
6. Once pinned, check the Pin section in your Library to see all your pinned items.
7. Touch and hold the album again to choose a default action, either Play or Shuffle, so you can start listening immediately.

Part 3. How to Pin Artists in Apple Music Library

Pinning artists lets you keep your favorite performers at the top of your Library, making sure you never miss a beat.

1. Open the Apple Music app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. If the artist isn't in your Library yet, search for their music and add at least one song or album. You can also choose to follow or favorite the artist.
3. Go to Library > Artists and scroll to find the artist you want to pin.
4. Touch and hold the artist's name to see the available options.
5. Select Pin Artist to keep them at the top of your Library.
6. Once pinned, the artist will appear under the Pin section. You can also set a default action by touching and holding it, then selecting Tap Action > Go to Artist / Play / Shuffle.

Part 4. How to Unpin Playlists, Albums, or Artists in Apple Music

If you change your mind, unpinning items is just as easy as pinning them.

Unpin a Single Item:

1. Open the Apple Music app and go to your Library.
2. Find the pinned item that you want to remove.
3. Touch and hold it, then select Unpin Playlist, Unpin Album, or Unpin Artist from the menu. Alternatively, tap the More (…) button and choose Unpin.

Unpin All Items:

1. Open the Apple Music app and go to your Library.
2. Find the pinned item that you want to remove.
3. Touch and hold it, then select Unpin Playlist, Unpin Album, or Unpin Artist from the menu. Alternatively, tap the More (…) button and choose Unpin.
4. You can also remove multiple pins at once by tapping the Edit button (three dots) in the top-right corner of your Library screen. Select Edit Pins, and all pinned items will start to jiggle. Tap the "−" minus icon next to any item you want to unpin.

Once unpinned, the item remains in your Library, but it will no longer appear at the top.

Part 5. How to Manage Downloads for Pinned Items in Apple Music

Pinned items can do more than stay at the top of your Library - they can also be kept offline for quick access. Unlike Favorites, pinned content can automatically download to your device, making it ready to play even without an internet connection.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Scroll down and tap Apps.
3. Find and tap Music to open the Apple Music app–specific settings.
4. Look for the Downloads section within the settings menu.
5. Toggle Download Pins on to enable automatic downloads for all pinned items, or turn it off to stop downloading.

Once enabled, any item you pin will automatically download to your device. If you later want to save storage, you can disable this feature. Note that previously downloaded pinned items will not be removed automatically.

Part 6. Tips and Tricks to Organize Your Apple Music Library Effectively

There's more than just the Pin feature to keep your Apple Music library organized and easy to navigate:

Tip 1: Use the Favorite Feature

Mark songs as Favorited to tell Apple Music what you like, and save them to a playlist or your library. This helps shape your personalized playlists, recommendations, and mixes. To mark a song, tap the three dots next to it and select Favorite (star icon). Loved songs can also be easily reviewed in Library > Favorite Songs, so you can find all your favorite tracks quickly.

Tip 2: Use Recently Added

The Recently Added section shows your newest music first. To find it, go to your Library and check the Recently Added section below any regular sections. Pair this with the Pin feature to keep your top picks visible at the top of your Library for instant access.

Tip 3: Edit Your Library Sections and Custom Playlists

The Library lets you view or hide sections for better organization. Go to Library > Edit (three dots) > Edit Sections. You can choose which sections to display and hide unwanted ones like Compilations. This way, your Library stays structured and highlights your main focus.

Bonus: How to Download Your Entire Apple Music Library to MP3

If you want to keep your Apple Music library available anytime, even without a subscription, converting it to MP3 is the best solution. Unlike standard downloads, MP3 files can be played on any device or music player, letting you take playlists, albums, top tracks, favorites, and pinned items with you wherever you go.

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