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NetEase Cloud Music Online Web Version Tutorial
Accessing NetEase Cloud Music Web Version
NetEase Cloud Music offers an official web version at music.163.com. Open it in a browser without installing a client. It supports mainstream browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. After logging in, you can use full features including syncing playlists, comments, favorites, etc.
Familiarizing with the Web Interface
After login, the main interface layout:
- **Top navigation bar**: Discover Music, My Music, Friends, Store, etc.
- **Left sidebar**: My music library, including liked songs, created playlists, and favorite playlists.
- **Central content area**: Recommended playlists, new song releases, charts, etc.
- **Bottom playback bar**: Displays the current song and provides controls for play/pause, previous/next, volume, and play mode.
Core Feature Usage
- **Search songs**: Enter the song name, artist, or album in the top search box and press Enter. Results can be played, added to playlists, or downloaded (requires client).
- **Create and edit playlists**: Click "Create Playlist" on the left, enter name and description. In the song list, click "..." to add to a playlist.
- **Playback control**: Click a song to play; the bottom bar can switch play modes (sequential, shuffle, repeat one).
- **View lyrics**: The playback page can show lyrics with word-by-word highlighting.
- **Comments and interaction**: On song pages, you can post comments, like, and reply.
- **Daily recommendations**: Based on listening history, recommended songs can be found under "Discover Music" > "Daily Recommendations".
- Open a browser and visit music.163.com.
- Click "Login" in the top right; use phone number, email, or QR code to log in.
- Enter the song you want to listen to in the search box and click search.
- In the search results, click the song name or play button to start playback.
- Click "Favorite" to add to "Liked Songs", or click "..." to create a new playlist.
- Adjust volume and switch songs using the bottom playback bar.
- Click "Liked Songs" on the left to view favorites and play anytime.
- **Recommended playlists**: The homepage offers various styles, such as Chinese, Western, electronic, folk.
- **Charts**: View official charts, global charts, etc., to know trending songs.
- **Private FM**: Random playback based on taste; can like or skip.
- **Music cloud drive**: Upload local music to the cloud and play online.
- **Copyright restrictions**: Some songs are only playable in the client due to copyright; the web version may not play them.
- **Sound quality selection**: The web version typically offers standard quality; high quality requires client or membership.
- **Lyrics display**: Some songs lack lyrics or translations; you can try alternative versions.
Steps for Online Listening
Discovering New Music
Precautions
FAQ
Can I download songs from the web version?
The web version does not directly provide downloads; you need to install the client and log in as a member. Third-party tools may exist, but be mindful of copyright and legal risks.
Why can't some songs be played on the web version?
Due to copyright restrictions, some songs are only playable in the client. It is recommended to install the client or try alternative versions.
Does the web version support lossless audio?
The web version typically provides standard quality (128kbps); lossless or high quality requires the client and a membership.
Can I import local music?
Yes, you can upload local music files under "My Music" > "Music Cloud Drive" and then play them online.
Are there differences between web and client features?
The web version lacks advanced features like downloading, some sound quality options, and desktop lyrics, but core listening and playlist management functions are available.