topic This functionality is restricted to premium users only in Spotify for Developers

This functionality is restricted to premium users only

callmenikk — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:23:24 GMT

I am using the Spotify Web API for my personal project. I am attempting to create a Spotify music player using the spotify-web-player-node package. However, I have encountered an issue. When I authorize my account as a developer, I receive an error stating that I need to have a premium account on Spotify in order to access these features. Are there any alternative methods to utilize this API as a developer without incurring any costs? It's important to note that I do not intend to monetize my project. Additionally, I recall that this feature used to be free several months ago, but now it requires payment.

Re: This functionality is restricted to premium users only

Peter_Schorn — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:27:04 GMT

You need a premium account for this functionality. It's only $10 per month.

Re: This functionality is restricted to premium users only

Twggegg4 — Thu, 18 May 2023 09:21:46 GMT

But it used to be free. I don't want to download just listen. I was and still am signed in. Also changed my password.

Re: This functionality is restricted to premium users only

Ximzend — Thu, 18 May 2023 14:57:05 GMT

I looked up the documentation of the Web Playback SDK from 2020-10-19, and on it is written: "Authenticated users must have a valid Spotify Premium subscription".

So, this endpoint couldn't ever be used without a Spotify Premium subscription, and callmenikk most likely has misremembered it.