topic Re: Issue with API integration in our playlist app in Spotify for Developers

Issue with API integration in our playlist app

Elgery1 — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:25:16 GMT

Hi team, We are developing an app that allows users to create and share playlists using the Spotify API. We have followed the documentation, implemented OAuth 2.0, and included the necessary scopes, but we are encountering [describe the specific issue here, e.g., “errors when retrieving user playlists” or “the app does not recognize tokens”]. We want to make sure our implementation complies with Spotify’s API policies. Could you guide us on how to resolve this issue or let us know if any in-app adjustments are required to make it work properly? Thank you in advance for any help or guidance.

Re: Issue with API integration in our playlist app

Ximzend — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 06:36:22 GMT

Hi @Elgery1

Are you getting a specific error message?

Re: Issue with API integration in our playlist app

Elgery1 — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 09:37:17 GMT

Hi,

No, I’m not getting any specific error message or error code. The issue is that it doesn’t take me to the quota extension form. Instead, it just leads me to the page where I can see my app’s settings.

Thanks for your help!

Re: Issue with API integration in our playlist app

Ximzend — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:32:11 GMT

Hi @Elgery1

You get this error message, because apps start in Development mode, and only up to 25 white-listed accounts can use it.

Spotify has also introduced strict requirements to get a Quota Extension, as you can read on this page.

I hope this clears things up!

Re: Issue with API integration in our playlist app

Elgery1 — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 20:04:37 GMT

Hi,

The problem is that I can't even access the form to request a quota extension. The website always takes me to my app's settings page, without showing any error or indicating whether I meet the requirements, even though I believe I do.

It seems the platform is bugged or there's some issue preventing me from proceeding.

Could you please check this or guide me on how to request the extension properly?

Re: Issue with API integration in our playlist app

Ximzend — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:59:01 GMT

Hi @Elgery1

If you are sure you meet the requirements, you must read the text and can fill in the form linked on this page.

I hope this helps.

Re: Issue with API integration in our playlist app

Elgery1 — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:50:12 GMT

Hi,

I've already noticed that form, but I'm not a commercial entity. I'm a kid who created a potential app.
I can't find a form to request the production mode.

Re: Issue with API integration in our playlist app

Ximzend — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:00:46 GMT

Hi @Elgery1

Sadly, if you are not part of a big company, you can't put apps in production mode.

I hope this clears things up.

Re: Issue with API integration in our playlist app

itsmatoosh — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:45:20 GMT

@Elgery1 the real solution is to have each one of your users create their own „app” in the spotify dashboard. Then they just pass their own client id and secret into your app which lets you scale and go beyond the 25 user limit.

At the same time, depending on your use case you should build an integration using one of the competing platforms such as Apple Music API or YouTube Music, and encourage your users to switch away from Spotify.

Most importantly, don’t give up on your ideas just because a big company told you so. Think outside the box.