Transfer Music From iTunes to iPhone: Preliminary Steps

There are a few things to consider before transferring music to an iPhone. Follow this checklist before proceeding:

Install iTunes: Download the latest version from the iTunes page on Apple’s site. Keep iTunes up-to-date: Ensure the latest version of iTunes is installed on your computer before plugging in your iPhone. To manually check for updates on a Mac, select the Apple menu, then choose App Store. On a PC, select Help > Check for Updates. Once iTunes is up-to-date, close the program. You can’t transfer music from an iPhone to a computer: iTunes only performs a one-way synchronization to an iPhone. It doesn’t work both ways.

How to Connect Your iPhone to iTunes

Follow these steps to connect your iPhone to your computer and select it in iTunes.

How to Automatically Transfer Music From iTunes

The easiest way to transfer music to the iPhone is by using the automatic sync method.

How to Transfer Music Manually From iTunes

If you don’t want iTunes to automatically transfer music to your iPhone, it’s possible to configure the program for manual syncing. This method offers more control over which of your iTunes media you want on your iPhone.