Facebook has become one of the most popular social media platforms for sharing photos, videos, and other multimedia content. Many users like to share their favorite music on Facebook as well. While Facebook doesn’t have a built-in music player like Spotify, you can still share your music playlists on Facebook in a few different ways.
Sharing Playlist Links
One easy way to put a playlist on Facebook is by sharing a link to the playlist. Many music services like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and others allow you to create shareable playlist links. Here’s how it works:
- Open your preferred music app and navigate to the playlist you want to share.
- Look for a “Share” button and select the Facebook sharing option.
- This will generate a link to the playlist that you can post on your Facebook feed or in Facebook Groups.
When people click the shared link, it will open the playlist in the respective music app (if they have it installed). This allows you to easily share playlists from your favorite music services with friends on Facebook.
Embedding a Playlist
Another way to put music on Facebook is by embedding a playlist. Music services like YouTube and SoundCloud allow you to embed playlists on external websites using embed codes. To embed a playlist on Facebook:
- On YouTube or SoundCloud, open the playlist you want to embed.
- Click the “Share” button and select the “Embed” option.
- Copy the generated embed code.
- Paste the embed code into your Facebook post or comment.
The embedded playlist will appear as a mini music player that people can listen to without leaving Facebook. This is a great option if you want people to be able to play the playlist directly within Facebook.
Uploading Tracks Individually
You can also add music to Facebook by uploading tracks individually:
- Click the “Photo/Video” button when creating a new post.
- Select “Upload Photos/Video.”
- Choose the music files you want to upload from your computer.
- Add a description and post it to your timeline.
While this method is more time consuming than sharing a full playlist, it allows you to hand pick certain songs you want to share on Facebook. The songs will appear in your feed with a built-in audio player that allows people to listen before even leaving Facebook.
Going Live with Music
You can also put a playlist on Facebook by going live with music playing in the background:
- Start a new Facebook Live video.
- Play your playlist out loud so it gets picked up by your mic and broadcasted.
- Let your viewers know what you’re listening to and engage with any comments.
Going live with a playlist is great for sharing music in real-time with your audience. Just be mindful of any copyright restrictions if you’re playing popular songs.
Creating a Facebook Music Profile
For artists and bands, you can create an official Facebook music profile to showcase your songs:
- Go to facebook.com/musicians.
- Click “Get Started.”
- Follow the steps to turn your personal profile into a music profile.
- Add your songs, albums, playlists and music videos.
This will give you a centralized music hub on Facebook where fans can listen, follow, and share your music. You can promote your best tracks and playlists right within your music profile.
Using Facebook’s Watch Party
Facebook’s Watch Party feature allows you to watch videos in real-time with friends. You can use Watch Party to stream a music playlist video:
- Find the playlist video you want to watch on YouTube or Facebook.
- Click the “Share” button below the video.
- Select “Watch Party” to start a party with this video.
- Invite friends to join you and watch together.
Having a Watch Party with a playlist video makes the experience more social. You and your friends can react and comment on each song in real-time as you listen together.
Sharing Playlist Screenshots
If you use a music service like Spotify that doesn’t have embeddable playlists, you can still share your playlists by uploading screenshots:
- Open the playlist in Spotify and take a screenshot.
- Upload the screenshot to Facebook as a photo post.
- Write the playlist name and any other details in the caption.
While people won’t be able to play the songs directly, this allows you to visually share your cool playlists and give people an idea of your music taste.
Conclusion
Facebook offers a variety of ways to put your favorite music playlists on display. You can easily share playlist links, embed playlists, upload individual tracks, go live with music, create a music profile, host a watch party, or share screenshots. Experiment with these methods to seamlessly integrate playlists into your Facebook experience and share your tunes with friends in new ways.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add a Spotify playlist to my Facebook profile?
Unfortunately you cannot directly integrate Spotify playlists into your Facebook profile. However, you have a few options to share Spotify playlists on Facebook:
- Share a link to the Spotify playlist in a Facebook post or comment.
- Take a screenshot of the Spotify playlist and upload it as a photo.
- Go live on Facebook with the Spotify playlist playing out loud in the background.
How do I create a music playlist on Facebook?
Facebook does not have a built-in music playlist feature. However, you can create a music profile on Facebook and add your songs/videos to showcase your music. You can also share playlists from other music apps by sharing links, embedding, uploading songs, or sharing screenshots.
Can you play music on Facebook Live?
Yes, you can go live on Facebook with a music playlist or songs playing out loud in the background. Just be mindful of potential copyright issues if playing popular songs. For best quality, connect external audio equipment to your streaming device.
Is there a music player on Facebook?
Facebook does not have a native, fully-featured music player. However, you can add music in certain ways like uploading song files or embedding music players from YouTube/SoundCloud. Music profile pages also have a basic built-in music player.
Can you get copyrighted for playing music on Facebook Live?
Possibly, it depends on the song. If you play music you don’t own the rights to on Facebook Live, there is a chance of getting a copyright claim and having the video taken down. To avoid this, only go live with music you have licensed, original songs, or copyright-free music.
How do I link my Spotify to Facebook?
You can link your Spotify account to Facebook to share songs, playlists, etc. To do this:
- Open the Spotify app.
- Go to Settings > Social.
- Tap “Connect with Facebook.”
- Log into your Facebook account.
After connecting accounts, you can share Spotify content directly to your Facebook profile.
Can you post an MP3 on Facebook?
Yes, Facebook allows you to directly upload MP3 files as audio posts on your timeline. On desktop, click “Photo/Video” when creating a new post, select your MP3 file(s), add a description, and post. On mobile, tap “Photo” and select your MP3s to upload.
Why can’t I share music links on Facebook anymore?
Facebook has cracked down on music link sharing due to copyright concerns. However, you should still be able to share links to major music services like YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud etc. If your links don’t work, try reformatting them to the service’s shareable link format.
How do I make a Facebook music video?
To make a music video on Facebook, you first need to create the video with your chosen editing software. Add your music track and visuals. Export the finished video. Then, go to your Facebook profile on desktop or mobile and upload the music video like any other video post.
Can you promote your music on Facebook?
Yes, Facebook offers excellent options for musicians to promote their music through both organic and paid methods:
- Create an official Facebook music profile to organize your music.
- Engage with fans by sharing songs, videos, photos, messages, livestreams, and more.
- Use Facebook ads to promote new releases, events, etc. to targeted audiences.
- Share your music across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, etc. to expand your reach.
Is it legal to stream music on Facebook Live?
Streaming fully licensed music you own the rights to is perfectly legal on Facebook Live. However, playing popular copyrighted music you don’t own could potentially get your livestream taken down and lead to legal issues. Use original/licensed music only or royalty-free tracks to avoid problems.