How to Add Music to a Facebook Post
Quick answer
To add music to a Facebook post, open the composer in the mobile app, tap the Music option, search Facebook's licensed library, and pick a song. Choose the clip segment you want, then publish. Music also works on stories and reels through the sticker tray. The feature is mobile-only for most account types.
Step by step
- 1
Open the composer in the mobile app
Tap What's on your mind. Music is not available in the desktop composer.
- 2
Tap the Music option
Scroll the list of post add-ons (photos, feelings, check-in) and select Music.
- 3
Search and pick a song
Browse or search Facebook's licensed library and tap the track you want.
- 4
Choose the clip segment
Drag the slider to select which part of the song plays, then confirm.
- 5
Publish the post
Add any text or photos, then post. The track appears as a playable card.
Worth knowing
- Pages and professional profiles see a smaller, business-licensed library than personal profiles.
- You cannot upload your own audio files to a feed post; use the licensed library or attach a video.
Doing this for a brand, not just an account?
Audio raises watch time on feed and stories; planning tracks alongside your content calendar keeps brand posts from sounding like afterthoughts.
Common questions
Why can't I find the Music option in my composer?
You are likely on desktop, where the option does not exist, or your Page type has restricted access to the library. Update the mobile app and try from there.
Can businesses use popular songs in posts?
Pages and professional accounts are limited to commercially cleared tracks, so most chart hits are unavailable. Using unlicensed popular music in videos risks muting or removal.
Can I add music to a photo post?
Yes. Add the photo first, then tap Music in the same composer and select a track. Stories also support the Music sticker on photos.