QlynkWhy does a Apple Music link open in the browser?
A music.apple.com link opened in a browser or in a third-party app shows a web preview that makes the listener restart playback somewhere else. On Android, the listener also needs the Apple Music app installed. A short link with a fallback to the web page avoids the dead end.
How to do it with Qlynk
- In Apple Music, tap Share, then copy the link to the album or playlist.
- Paste it into Qlynk. With Pro, you can choose the end of the link.
- Share the short link: on a phone, the Apple Music app opens.
On iPhone, Qlynk sends the original Apple Music address: iOS opens the app if it’s installed, with no error message. On Android, the link opens the app, or the web page if the app isn’t installed. On a computer, the page opens as usual.
When is it useful?
- Releasing your latest album to your followers
- Sharing a playlist from a salon or a shop
- Putting a listening QR code on a vinyl record or a poster
- Adding direct access to a link-in-bio page
Which Apple Music links open the app?
| Link type | Example address |
|---|---|
| Album | https://music.apple.com/us/album/album-name/123456789 |
| Playlist | https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/name/pl.PLAYLIST_ID |
| Artist | https://music.apple.com/us/artist/artist-name/123456789 |
| Song | https://music.apple.com/us/song/song-name/123456789 |
Paste any of these addresses into Qlynk: the short link you get will open Apple Music on phones.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a subscription for the link to work?
Qlynk opens the app or the page. What can be played after that depends on the visitor’s account.
Are links from other countries recognized?
Yes, the country code (us, fr and so on) after music.apple.com is optional.
Do Apple podcast links count?
No, only album, playlist, artist and song addresses are recognized.