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Recent Linux client update changes (2026)

Hey folks! This is a heads-up that there will be a new update to the Spotify Linux client signatures. The latest available client will not install this new key just yet, but it's coming soon.Come February, you may see errors related to missing keys a...

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Solved!! [Troubleshooting] Linux Spotify

Having trouble with Spotify on your Desktop app? Here’s what to try first. Search the Community Someone might have asked your question on the Community before.So type your issue into the search box and have a look. Basic troubleshooting Go through th...

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Solved!! Spotify repository missing public key

I am running Spotify on my Linux Mint Desktop (21.3 Cinnamon). I get this error message, which was too long to serve as a title (I was able to edit the question title):GPG error: http://repository.spotify.com stable InRelease: The following signature...

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I am running Spotify on my Linux Mint Desktop (21.3 Cinnamon).  I get this error message, which was too long to serve as a title (I was able to edit the question title): GPG error: http://repos...

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Spotify Client not working in Linux Mint 22 (based on Ubuntu 24?)

Just a heads up, Spotify Client isn't initializing properly in Linux Mint 22. I ran in the terminal with logging to show any messages, with the log below:sinista@mini:~$ spotify --show-console[0731/154444.674222:WARNING:main_runner.cc(261)] Alloy boo...

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Just a heads up, Spotify Client isn't initializing properly in Linux Mint 22.   I ran in the terminal with logging to show any messages, with the log below: sinista@mini:~$ spotify --show-con...

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Help! Spotify problems with sound management in Linux mint

PlanPremiumDevicehp pavilion 14Operating SystemLinux mint My Question or IssueHi, for some reason Spotify acts very differently from any other app regarding sound management in Mint, first of all when Spotify plays it isn't recognized by the native s...

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Plan Premium Device hp pavilion 14 Operating System Linux mint   My Question or Issue Hi, for some reason Spotify acts very differently from any other app regarding sound management in M...

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Random across all library

Yeah guys how come there is no "play a random song from your whole library" button ? That would be amazing. Because then I can find a style to fit the mood. Understand ?

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Yeah guys how come there is no "play a random song from your whole library" button ? That would be amazing. Because then I can find a style to fit the mood. Understand ?

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Collaborative playlist is not working

My boyfriend invited me to a Collab playlist. On his end I come up as a collaborator, but on mine Im not and cannot add any songs.I resetted the page multiple times, and it still wont work. HELP! I'm on an asus chromebook and my boyfriend is on an ip...

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My boyfriend invited me to a Collab playlist. On his end I come up as a collaborator, but on mine Im not and cannot add any songs. I resetted the page multiple times, and it still wont work. HELP! I...

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Add an option for offline mode in Ubuntu linux

It would be nice to have a setting to enable offline mode on Ubuntu Linux. This would be very useful when using metered internet connections, like mobile hotspot on Ubuntu desktops and laptops.

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It would be nice to have a setting to enable offline mode on Ubuntu Linux. This would be very useful when using metered internet connections, like mobile hotspot on Ubuntu desktops and laptops.

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Window is stuck "Maximized"

Running Linux Mint 20.3 Cinnamon, very much so a linux novice. My issue is that I cannot get the application window to be the correct size, it is always a bit too tall and cuts off the bottom buttons. And I cannot fullscreen the application, the opti...

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Running Linux Mint 20.3 Cinnamon, very much so a linux novice.   My issue is that I cannot get the application window to be the correct size, it is always a bit too tall and cuts off the botto...

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How can I get a new config file for Spotify on Linux?

I recently changed my hostname / host on my Linux dual boot and it stopped working. I deleted the config file thinking it would create a new one after installing but it didn't. Is there a way to manually configure a new config file for Spotify?

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I recently changed my hostname / host on my Linux dual boot and it stopped working. I deleted the config file thinking it would create a new one after installing but it didn't. Is there a way to manu...

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Arch linux

How do you get the app for arch linux (via pacman)?

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How do you get the app for arch linux (via pacman)?

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Spotify starts with volume at 100% (Linux Fedora)

Everytime I startup Spotify, it's volume is up at 100%, even though it should save PlanPremiumCountryGermanyOperating SystemFedora 40 with GNOME 46 My Question or Issue

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Everytime I startup Spotify, it's volume is up at 100%, even though it should save   Plan Premium Country Germany Operating System Fedora 40 with GNOME 46   My Question or Issue &...

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Spotify pauses every few seconds while the tor browser is open

On Arch Linux the Spotify app pauses every seconds while the tor browser is open in the background, this may effect other platforms.

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On Arch Linux the Spotify app pauses every seconds while the tor browser is open in the background, this may effect other platforms.

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Superuser Contribution Queue on Linux app does not keeps playing

PlanPremiumDevicePCOperating SystemLinux (Spotify Flatkak app) My Question or IssueHey, I was using the Spotify desktop app (Flatpak) without issues. But today it started stopping my queue. I mean, I add tracks to queue and when a track finishes the ...

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Plan Premium Device PC Operating System Linux (Spotify Flatkak app)   My Question or Issue Hey, I was using the Spotify desktop app (Flatpak) without issues.   But today it starte...

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Switch Snap package to Flatpak or AppImage

The unofficial Flatpak has been solid for me, but it's unofficial, so there is inherent risk. I understand why the one repo would be Debian/Ubuntu, but if you're also going to provide an upstream package, it would be nice if it was either a Flatpak, ...

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The unofficial Flatpak has been solid for me, but it's unofficial, so there is inherent risk.   I understand why the one repo would be Debian/Ubuntu, but if you're also going to provide an ups...

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Spotify URIs do not work

PlanPremiumOperating SystemLinux, Spotify from deb version 1:1.2.37.701.ge66eb7bc My Question or IssueAs has been reported a few times before and incorrectly marked as resolved, Spotify client on Linux correctly registers the `x-scheme-handler/spotif...

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Plan Premium Operating System Linux, Spotify from deb version 1:1.2.37.701.ge66eb7bc   My Question or Issue As has been reported a few times before and incorrectly marked as resolved, Spot...

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Multiple Authentication keys on my "Authentication key" section after installing Spotify Public Repo

PlanPremiumCountryItalyDevice(Lenovo G50-70)Operating System(Linux Mint 21.3 "virginia") My Question or IssueHello everyone! i'd like to ask there's any solution to a stuff I'd realised on my "Authentication key - Software Origin" section. In particu...

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Plan Premium Country Italy Device (Lenovo G50-70) Operating System (Linux Mint 21.3 "virginia")   My Question or Issue Hello everyone! i'd like to ask there's any solution to a stuff I...

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Spotify client can't search after suspend

Premium account in USA with Dell Inc. Latitude E7270 - Fedora Linux 39It seems in the last year, the Spotify client behaves differently after the computer had been suspended (entered sleep mode). What works: Playback of tracks Lyrics viewWhat doesn't...

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Premium account in USA with Dell Inc. Latitude E7270 - Fedora Linux 39 It seems in the last year, the Spotify client behaves differently after the computer had been suspended (entered sleep mod...

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Solved!! Cannot see miniplayer

PlanPremiumCountryUK DeviceDell LaptopOperating SystemKDE neon 6.0 My Question or IssueI saw something about a miniplayer being added to spotify desktop, but cannot access it. I've tried deleting and reinstalling spotify, closing it and reopening it,...

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Plan Premium Country UK   Device Dell Laptop Operating System KDE neon 6.0   My Question or Issue I saw something about a miniplayer being added to spotify desktop, but cannot ac...

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Spotify client on Flathub

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceSteam DeckOperating SystemSteamOS 3.5.19 (KDE Plasma 5.27.5) My Question or IssueIs the Spotify client distributed on Flathub official?It says 'Unverified' and I am a little hesitant on installing it.https://flathub.org...

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Plan Premium Country Germany Device Steam Deck Operating System SteamOS 3.5.19 (KDE Plasma 5.27.5)   My Question or Issue Is the Spotify client distributed on Flathub official? It say...

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No track will play. It tries then skips to another song that also doesn't

Web player, Manjaro Linux, Firefox, Spotify PremiumTrying to play any track doesn't work, it just skips to new tracks continuously not playing any of them. I do have a pi hole which might be stopping it from loading some tracker, but if I'm paying fo...

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Web player, Manjaro Linux, Firefox, Spotify Premium Trying to play any track doesn't work, it just skips to new tracks continuously not playing any of them. I do have a pi hole which might be stoppi...

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