Hezel guides
Guides for keeping
your music safe.
If something's already gone wrong, you're planning a change, or you just want a safety net — start where it fits.
Something's gone wrong.
Most people land here mid-panic. Start with the closest match.
Recovery
Apple Music library disappeared? Here's how to find it.
Six things to check, in the order they usually fix it. Most cases come back in a few minutes.
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Recovery
How to recover a deleted Apple Music playlist
Apple Music has no recycle bin — but there are a few real recovery paths if you act quickly, and one reliable way to make sure it doesn't happen again.
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Recovery
Apple Music canceled — your library is gone. Now what?
What actually happens to your library after cancellation, what's recoverable, and how to prevent it next time.
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You're planning a change.
A backup before any account-side change is the only honest insurance.
Migration
Transfer your Apple Music library to a new Apple Account
Apple says it can't be done. Here's how it's actually done — using a free local backup.
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Migration
Lost your Apple Music library after switching countries?
Apple Music libraries are country-specific. Here's how to bring it with you, and what to do if it's already gone.
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Curation
Clean up your Apple Music library
Years of clutter? The simple way to nuke and rebuild — without losing what you wanted to keep.
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Lasting protection.
The pieces that keep you safe over time, not just for one moment.
Last verified against iOS and macOS 26.4 in April 2026.