# **How to Add Music to Your Facebook Profile: A Step-by-Step Guide (2025)**
Music can make your Facebook profile more engaging and personalized. Whether you want to add a **profile song**, share music in posts, or use tracks in Reels, Facebook offers multiple ways to integrate music.
In this **step-by-step guide**, we’ll cover:
1. **Adding a Profile Song (Featured Music)**
2. **Using Music in Facebook Stories & Reels**
3. **Sharing Music in Posts & Comments**
4. **Adding Music to Facebook Videos (Uploads & Live Streams)**
5. **Troubleshooting: Why Can’t I Add Music?**
Let’s get started!
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## **1. Adding a Profile Song (Featured Music)**
Facebook allows you to set a **featured song** on your profile, similar to how MySpace once did.
### **Steps to Add a Profile Song:**
1. **Open the Facebook app** (Mobile only – not available on desktop).
2. **Go to your profile** and tap **”Add Profile Song.”**
3. **Search for a song** (Facebook has partnerships with major music platforms).
4. **Select the song** and choose **how long it stays** (1 day, 1 week, or indefinitely).
5. **Tap “Save”** – your song will now appear on your profile.
⚠ **Note:**
– You can only change your profile song **once every 14 days**.
– Some songs may be unavailable due to licensing restrictions.
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## **2. Using Music in Facebook Stories & Reels**
Facebook Stories and Reels support **licensed music** to enhance your content.
### **How to Add Music to Facebook Stories:**
1. **Open Facebook** and tap **”Create Story.”**
2. **Select a photo/video** or record one.
3. **Tap the music sticker (🎵)** and search for a song.
4. **Choose a clip** (up to 15 seconds) and adjust playback.
5. **Post your Story** – the song will play when viewed.
### **How to Add Music to Facebook Reels:**
1. **Tap “Create Reel”** (from your News Feed or Profile).
2. **Record or upload a video**.
3. **Tap “Audio”** and search for a song.
4. **Trim the clip** and adjust volume settings.
5. **Post your Reel** – it can now go viral with music!
🎧 **Pro Tip:** Use trending songs to boost reach.
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## **3. Sharing Music in Posts & Comments**
You can share **song links** from Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and more.
### **Method 1: Sharing via Spotify/Apple Music**
1. **Open Spotify/Apple Music** and find a song.
2. **Tap “Share”** and select **Facebook**.
3. **Post it** to your timeline, a group, or a friend’s profile.
### **Method 2: Using Music Stickers in Comments**
1. **Comment on a post** and tap the **”🎵” icon**.
2. **Search for a song** and select a clip.
3. **Post the comment** – friends can play it instantly.
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## **4. Adding Music to Facebook Videos (Uploads & Live Streams)**
If you upload videos or go live, you can include **background music**.
### **For Uploaded Videos:**
1. **Upload a video** (from mobile or desktop).
2. **Tap “Edit Video”** → **”Add Music.”**
3. **Select a track** and adjust volume levels.
4. **Post the video** – music will play in the background.
### **For Facebook Live Streams:**
1. **Start a Live video**.
2. **Tap the “🎵” icon** to browse music.
3. **Select a song** (must comply with Facebook’s licensing rules).
4. **Go Live** – the music will play during your stream.
⚠ **Restriction:** Some songs may mute your video if not licensed.
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## **5. Troubleshooting: Why Can’t I Add Music?**
If music options aren’t appearing, try these fixes:
✅ **Update the Facebook app** (Old versions lack features).
✅ **Check location restrictions** (Some songs are region-locked).
✅ **Use a supported country** (Music isn’t available everywhere).
✅ **Clear app cache** (Settings → Apps → Facebook → Clear Cache).
✅ **Try a different device** (Sometimes iOS works better than Android).
If nothing works, Facebook may not have licensing rights for your region.
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## **Bonus: How to Remove Music from Your Profile**
1. **Go to your profile** and tap the **three dots (⋯)** on your song.
2. Select **”Remove Profile Song.”**
3. Confirm – the music will disappear instantly.
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## **Final Thoughts**
Adding music to your Facebook profile, posts, and videos is a great way to **express yourself and engage followers**. Whether you’re setting a **profile song**, enhancing Reels, or sharing tracks in comments, Facebook makes it easy.
**Which method will you try first?** Let us know in the comments!
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