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What Happens to Your Apple Music / YouTube Music / Tidal Account When You Die

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Quick Facts

Deadline

Cancel ASAP

Difficulty

Easy

Key Info

Playlists are lost when account closes

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Document which services you use

Note which music streaming service(s) you subscribe to and the account email.

Estimated time: 5 min

2

Share or export playlists

Share important playlists with family members before cancelling. Use a service like Soundiiz to transfer playlists between platforms.

Estimated time: 15 min

3

Family cancels subscription

Cancel through the app store or service provider. For Apple Music, cancel through Apple ID subscriptions.

Estimated time: 5 min

Document Now Checklist

  • Service name
  • Account email
  • Family plan members
  • Payment method

Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Apple Music / YouTube Music / Tidal. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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Record the email and payment method linked to Netflix.

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Record your account email. Check if Hulu is bundled with Disney+ and/or ESPN+.

Spotify

Set your favourite playlists to public so family can follow them and keep your music collection alive.

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