iTunes: Sending iTunes Gifts

Summary

Learn how to send iTunes Gifts in the iTunes Store and App Store.

Products Affected

iTunes Store, Windows

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Sending iTunes Gifts

In the iTunes Store, you can gift a dollar amount or gift specific music, movies, TV shows, or apps from your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Mac, or PC. Follow these steps to send a gift from the iTunes Store:

iOS

Gift an amount:

  1. Scroll to the bottom of the main page of the iTunes store or App store app.
  2. Tap Send Gift.
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  4. Sign in to the iTunes Store with your Apple ID.
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  6. Type in the email address for the person you wish to send the iTunes Gift.
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  8. Tap an amount you’d like to gift, or type in another amount.
  9. If you like, add a message.
  10. Pick the day you want the gift to be sent.
  11. Select a theme for your gift.
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  13. Tap Buy, and then tap Buy Gift to confirm.
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Gift an item:

  1. Find an item in the App store or iTunes store that you wish to gift.
  2. Tap the Share icon.
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  4. Tap the Gift icon.
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  6. Sign in to the iTunes Store with your Apple ID.
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  8. Type in the email address for the person you wish to send the iTunes Gift.
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  10. If you like, add a message.
  11. Pick the day you want the gift to be sent.
  12. Select a theme for your gift.
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  14. Tap Buy, and then tap Buy Gift to confirm.
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Mac or PC

Gift an amount:

  1. Go to the iTunes Store in iTunes 11.
  2. Sign in to the iTunes Store with your Apple ID.
  3. Click on Send iTunes Gift under Quick Links.
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  5. Type in the email address for the person you want to send the iTunes Gift. Click an amount you’d like to gift or type in another amount. If you like, add a message. Pick the day you want the gift to be sent and click Next.
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  7. Select a theme for your gift and click Next.
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  9. Confirm your order and then click Buy Gift.
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Gift an item:

  1. Sign in to the iTunes Store with your Apple ID.
  2. Find an item in the App store or iTunes store that you want to gift.
  3. Click the arrow to the right of the price and select Gift This.
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  5. Type in the email address for the person you want to send the iTunes Gift. If you like, add a message. Pick the day you want the gift to be sent and click Next.
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  7. Select a theme for your gift and click Next.
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  9. Confirm your gift purchase and then click Buy Gift.
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Additional Information

Note: You can contact Apple Support to cancel an iTunes Gift up to two days before scheduled delivery.

Learn how to resend an iTunes Gift.

Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple’s recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information.
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