topic Re: [Spotify Web API] Can't read private playlists in Spotify for Developers

[Spotify Web API] Can't read private playlists

catarmy — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 07:36:40 GMT

I'm attempting to create my own project with just the Python requests module, and I'm pretty sure I put the scope thing in the right place...

response = requests.post( url='https://accounts.spotify.com/api/token', data={ 'grant_type':'client_credentials', 'client_id': client_id, 'client_secret': client_secret, 'scope': 'playlist-read-private' }, headers={ 'Content-Type':'application/x-www-form-urlencoded' }, ).json()

However, I'm only able to access my public playlists. What am I doing wrong? Is there another place I have to put the scope field?

Re: [Spotify Web API] Can't read private playlists

Ximzend — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:16:24 GMT

Since the Client Credentials flow does not include authorization, only endpoints that do not access user information can be accessed. Therefore, in this case, you should use a different Authorization method that lets you log in.

Re: [Spotify Web API] Can't read private playlists

ARNasirQureshi — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:17:09 GMT

I have the same query:

With my own credentials, I am unable to access my private playlists. Any solution?

Re: [Spotify Web API] Can't read private playlists

Ximzend — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:35:47 GMT

You'll need to use the Authorization Scope playlist-read-private to access private playlists.