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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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sleeksorrow

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Solved!! Linux Desktop - Couldn't Log In to Spotify Error [Resolved]

Running: Linux Mint 18.2 Cinnamon 64 Bit - Cinnamon version 3.4.4 - Linux Kernal 4.10.0.27-generic - Everything up to date I have Spotify Premium Issue: I install Spotify via the terminal as directed by the website. Once it's installed I go to login ...

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Running: Linux Mint 18.2 Cinnamon 64 Bit - Cinnamon version 3.4.4 - Linux Kernal 4.10.0.27-generic - Everything up to date   I have Spotify Premium     Issue: I install Spotify vi...

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repository.spotify.com inaccessible via current Internet Protocol

DeviceComputerOperating SystemUbuntu MATE 22.04 - LinuxMy Question or IssueThe repository.spotify.com server is inaccessible via current Internet Protocol a.k.a. IPv6. Debian/Ubuntu Linux client can't be installed and/or updated because its resposito...

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Device Computer Operating System Ubuntu MATE 22.04 - Linux My Question or Issue The repository.spotify.com server is inaccessible via current Internet Protocol a.k.a. IPv6. Debian/Ubuntu Linux...

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instalacion

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Jose_M

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sudo snap install spotify

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Clear Queue button missing on both Debian and Snap installations.

I am not sure if I am missing anything, but I can't seem to find the Clear Queue button anywhere inside the Queue. I tried it in both Debian, and Snap installations, but this button is missing.

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I am not sure if I am missing anything, but I can't seem to find the Clear Queue button anywhere inside the Queue. I tried it in both Debian, and Snap installations, but this button is missing.

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Local files are broken

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceDesktopOperating SystemLinux Mint 22.1My Question or IssueEvery time i try to play a local file it says not currently available, import if you have the fileI see many solutions from 2016 ish and Ive tried them but nothin...

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  Plan Premium Country Canada Device Desktop Operating System Linux Mint 22.1 My Question or Issue Every time i try to play a local file it says not currently available, import if you ...

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.wav Local files on linux

Is it somehow possible to play .wav or .flac Files with the Local files Feature on Linux Desktop

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Is it somehow possible to play .wav or .flac Files with the Local files Feature on Linux Desktop

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install spotify

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Solved!! Playback of protected content is not enabled || DRM issue || Google Chrome

Plan: FreeCountry: BrazilDevice: Dell LaptopOperating System: Pop_OS! 22.04 LTS Browser: Chrome (Flatpak) (version 113.0.5672.126)Widevine: version 4.10.2652.1 My Question or Issue: I've been using Web Spotify in Chrome without any problems for quite...

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Plan: Free Country: Brazil Device: Dell Laptop Operating System: Pop_OS! 22.04 LTS   Browser: Chrome (Flatpak) (version 113.0.5672.126) Widevine: version 4.10.2652.1 &...

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"web spotify" "drm" "chrome"
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ribezaz

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Plan Free Country Czech Republic Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016, Thinkpad T470s) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc., Linux)   My Que...

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Debian packaging could use some upgrading

The packaging of the Debian/Ubuntu port really could use some upgrading. 1) APT sources migration from list to deb822 format: What it currently ships:$ cat /etc/apt/sources.list.d/spotify.listdeb http://repository.spotify.com stable non-free What it ...

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The packaging of the Debian/Ubuntu port really could use some upgrading.   1) APT sources migration from list to deb822 format:   What it currently ships: $ cat /etc/apt/sources.list.d...

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Request for snap package to use desktop-file-ids

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesOperating SystemFedora 41 (Workstation) My Question or IssueSnap has introduced desktop-file-ids to rename the desktop file entry. By default the desktop file name for spotify is spotify_spotify.desktop which is incorre...

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Plan Premium Country United States Operating System Fedora 41 (Workstation)   My Question or Issue Snap has introduced desktop-file-ids to rename the desktop file entry. By default the d...

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Linux desktop client creates a lot of sinks

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDevice & Operating System $ flatpak list | grep -i spot Spotify com.spotify.Client 1.2.11.916.geb595a67 stable system **bleep**+` ---------------- `ooo/ OS: Arch Linux x86_64 `+oooo: Host: Z590M-ITX/ax `+oooooo: Kernel: 6.4.1...

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Plan Premium Country Germany Device & Operating System   $ flatpak list | grep -i spot Spotify com.spotify.Client 1.2.11.916.geb595a67 stable system     **bleep...

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I want to see recently played songs on desktop

https://community.spotify.com/t5/FAQs/Listening-History-on-Desktop/ta-p/1213407 steps show me only one song in current queue

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https://community.spotify.com/t5/FAQs/Listening-History-on-Desktop/ta-p/1213407 steps show me only one song in current queue

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Offline mode doesn't work on Ubuntu 18.04 / Mode hors ligne ne fonctionne pas sur Ubuntu 18.04

PlanPremiumFranceDeviceWhy! NJUOperating SystemUbuntu 18.04My Question or IssueLe mode hors connexion de mon application sur Ubuntu 18.04 ne fonctionne pas. A priori les fichiers sont bien téléchargés sur mon ordinateur mais, dès que la connexion est...

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Plan Premium France Device Why! NJU Operating System Ubuntu 18.04 My Question or Issue Le mode hors connexion de mon application sur Ubuntu 18.04 ne fonctionne pas. A priori les fichiers so...

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Solved!! Please fix option to disable now playing sidebar

PlanPremium Deviceany/linux My Question or IssueThe new now playing sidebar pops up every time i click to play a playlist, despite it being disabled in my settings.

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Plan Premium   Device any/linux     My Question or Issue The new now playing sidebar pops up every time i click to play a playlist, despite it being disabled in my settings. &...

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Solved!! Debian Repository HTTP Issues

PlanPremiumCountryUS DeviceDesktopOperating SystemDebian My Question or IssueThere is a persistent issue with HTTP connections to the Debian repository which is preventing 1.3K users from updating the Debian Spotify client within my company. Our inte...

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Plan Premium Country US   Device Desktop Operating System Debian   My Question or Issue There is a persistent issue with HTTP connections to the Debian repository which is preven...

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http://repository.spotify.com is gone.

Went to update my system today andhttp://repository.spotify.comno longer resolves. Sad panda.

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Went to update my system today and http://repository.spotify.com no longer resolves.  Sad panda.

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