iTunes: Give music away - how it works

If you want to make friends and relatives happy, you can give away iTunes music tracks and albums. In this article you can read how to give away the music or a voucher for iTunes.

Give away songs or albums in iTunes

If you want to give away a song or the new album from your favorite band, do the following:

• Search for the desired song or album in the iTunes store on your computer or in the iTunes app on your iDevice.
• On the PC or Mac, you now have to click on the small arrow next to the price. In the drop-down menu, select the "Give away title" option.
• On an iOS device, you have to call up the title and tap the "Share" button. There you must then select the "Give away" option (available in iOS 6).
• The recipient will then be informed of the gift by email and can download it to their device.

Buy iTunes gift cards with credit

If you're not sure which music your friend likes to listen to, you can also give iTunes gift cards away:

• iTunes gift cards are available in retail outlets and the Apple online store.
• The recipient can also use the iTunes card for many other media offers, such as films, TV shows, apps, games and books.
• You can read here how exactly the voucher is redeemed.

Tip: Buy and send online gift cards in iTunes

In iTunes, you can also send gift cards directly via email. The details at a glance:

• Choose a voucher card between different designs, for example a Christmas or birthday voucher. You can also add a personal message.
• The amount is freely selectable, but must be between 10 and 100 euros.
• The gift voucher is either sent immediately or at a later (freely selectable) time.

Also read what payment options you have in iTunes.