How to Turn On/Off Apple Music Explicit on Windows/Mac/iPhone

For keen music fans, a pop-up like this will show that the item contains explicit content and requires Restrictions setting. For parents, it's crucial to consider hiding Apple Music explicit considered offensive or unsuitable for children.

No worries. We've found how to turn on and off Apple Music explicit on multiple devices like iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac and even Apple Music's website. You can pick up the device now.

Part 1. Apple Music Explicit: What Is the Fix?

What Is Apple Music Explicit?

If one of the statement applies to a song's content, the songs on Apple Music will be deemed as Apple Music Explicit (E) content:

1. STRONG LANGUAGE;

2. DISCRIMINATORY LANUAGE;

3. References to VIOLENCE, PHYSICAL or MENTAL ABUSE;

4. References to SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR.

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As long as one track is marked as explicit on the Apple Music album, the entire release will be marked as (E) in most of the iTunes Store later on. What's more, Apple Music (iTunes) will hide this sale in its store if the content is not marked.

Apple Music Explicit: Unexpected Issues

For keen music fans, it's frustrating that their one favorite item are not accessible on Apple Music because it contains explicit content. To allow Explicit content on Apple Music, users need to turn off explicit content for Apple Music in Restrictions.

Part 2. How to Turn On/Off Explicit Content on Apple Music

2.1 Turn On/Off Apple Music Explicit Content in Settings app (iPhone/iPad)

To Turn On Apple Music Explicit on iPhone:

Ratings For:

Select the country or region in the ratings section to automatically apply the appropriate content ratings for that region.

Music, Podcasts & News:

Prevent the playback of music, music videos, podcasts and news containing explicit content.

Music Profiles & Posts

Movies

TV shows

Books

Apps

...

1. On iPhone or iPad device, open the Settings app > Screen Time.

From here if Screen Time hasn't been turned on, scroll to all Screen Time features > Turn On Screen Time > This is My iPhone to finish the set up.

2. Select Content & Privacy Restrictions.

3. Turn on Content & Privacy Restrictions > Content Restrictions.

From here choose the content option to restrict:

4. Tap Music, Podcasts, Fitness option. If a different region's ratings are to prefer, feel free to tap Ratings For to select a different one.

5. Tap Explicit for Music, Podcasts, Fitness option to allow all music. Or Tap Clean to allow clean music.

Tips: Clean option is to limit all music, podcast episodes and news content to the "safe" marked for all ages. This will block the media marked with the Explicit tag (E).

6. Tap Back to return to the Content Restriction screen.

Now the explicit Apple Music songs have been turned off.

To Turn Off Apple Music Explicit on iPhone:

1. On iPhone or iPad device, use Settings > Screen Time.

2. If the Screen Time has been on, use Content & Privacy Restrictions, from here to turn Content & Privacy Restrictions off.

3. Or for a specific purpose, tap Content Restations when the Content & Privacy Restations is on.

4. Make sure the content options here under ALLOWED STORE CONTENT are all off/Don't allow.

2.2 Turn On/Off Apple Music Explicit Content in Music app (Mac)

To disable Apple Music explicit on Mac, user need to allow the content in the Apple menu.

To Turn On Apple Music Explicit on Mac:

1. In the upper left corner, open Apple menu > System Settings > System Preferences (or General).

2. Click Screen Time, make sure Screen Time is switched on :"Screen Time: On".

3. In the lower left corner, click Options.

4. Head to Content & Privacy in the left panel, make sure Content & Privacy Restrictions is switched on: "Content & Privacy Restrictions: On".

5. Head to Stores > Explicit Music, Podcasts & News, then check this option to have this content on Apple Music show up.

To Turn Off Apple Music Explicit on Mac:

1. In the upper left corner, use Apple menu > System Settings > System Preferences (or General).

2. Click Screen Time > Screen Time > Turn On or make sure the status is "Screen Time: On".

3. In the lower left corner, click Options.

4. Head to Content & Privacy in the left panel, check Content & Privacy Restrictions > Turn Off… or make sure the status is "Content & Privacy Restrictions: Off".

5. You can also uncheck Explicit Music, Podcasts & News while the Restrictions is kept On.

2.3 Turn On/Off Apple Music in iTunes app (Windows/Mac)

For users on Windows or macOS 10.14 Mojave or below, iTunes's Preferences can allow Apple Music explicit content.

To Turn On Apple Music Explicit on Windows or Mac:

1. On Windows or Mac devices above, open the iTunes app.

2. In the menu bar, click Edit > Preferences.

3. Head to Restrictions tab and make sure the padlock icon in the lower left corner is unlocked to make changes.

4. Go to Restrict > Music with explicit content, then check this option.

5. Once the pop-up ask for confirmation, click Restrict Explicit Content.

6. Click OK to save this change.

To Turn Off Apple Music Explicit on Windows or Mac:

1. In iTunes app, use the menu bar > Edit > Preferences.

2. Select Restrictions tab, see and tap the padlock icon in the lower left corner.

3. When prompts, click Yes to allow iTunes app to make changes to the device.

4. Return to Restrictions Preferences windows, now the padlock icon is locked to prevent further changes.

5. Click OK to save this change.

2.4 Turn On/Off Apple Music Explicit on Web (music.apple.com)

Apple Music users can also turn on and off Apple Music explicit on the official website, which is a short process.

To Turn On Apple Music Explicit on Windows or Web:

1. From here to use a browser to go to music.apple.com.

2. Make sure the Apple Music account has been connected. Or use Sign In in the upper right corner to sign in with the Apple ID.

3. In the exact position to Sign In, click the profile icon > Settings.

4. Scroll down to Parental Controls.

5. Under Content Restrictions, switch the toggle on and enter or setup a passcode.

6. Under Music, select Explicit to allow all music. Or Tap Clean to allow clean music.

To Turn Off Apple Music Explicit on Windows or Web:

1. Go to music.apple.com.

2. Sign in with the Apple ID connected with Apple Music subscription.

3. In the upper right corner, click the profile icon > Settings.

4. Scroll down to Prenatal Controls.

5. Under Content Restrictions, switch the toggle off and enter the passcode.

How to Keep Apple Music Explicit Content Forever

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