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Desktop: Jam now available

Spotify is bringing Jam to the desktop app! 拾 ️ Now you can start or join a listening party with your friends, family, colleagues, and classmates, with the Spotify desktop app in addition to the mobile app. Although you can listen on your own, Jam in...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2024-03-14 3:38:28 PM
2024-09-03 1:50:30 PM
ipanasenko
Newbie
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Desktop: New "Now Playing View" sidebar

Spotify is introducing a new "Now Playing View" sidebar in the desktop app and Web Player to go along with the recently released "Your Library" sidebar. Together, the individually customizable design of these new views provides a richer experience, m...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2023-06-26 8:42:18 AM
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rednblu
Roadie
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271 replies
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New Your Library sidebar

Spotify is introducing a new Your Library sidebar in the desktop app and Web Player. The new Your Library sidebar is rolling out to all desktop users now, so you will be seeing it soon if you haven't already. The new Your Library sidebar improves nav...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2023-04-28 8:08:45 PM
2023-04-29 10:41:16 PM
MattSuda
Spotify Star
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[Troubleshooting] Windows

Having trouble with the Spotify desktop app? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help get things working again. What to try first Perform a soft reset (generally rebooting the device will suffice). If that doesn’t help, try a clean reinstall. Be sure to l...

Goodman
Spotify Legend
2013-09-17 11:47:47 AM
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Superuser Contribution I can't play songs from artist pages.

I have no problem playing anything from playlists, but songs do not work from any artist's page. Interestingly, it seems that if the song appears in one of my playlists, then it's able to play.I also have issues regarding connection with Discord, but...

New user
Visitor
I have no problem playing anything from playlists, but songs do not work from any artist's page. Interestingly, it seems that if the song appears in one of my playlists, then it's able to play. I ...
2023-01-03 7:33:49 PM
2023-01-16 2:13:14 PM
Joan
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Home page is stuck loading, while song playback works fine

Everytime spotify is launched, the home page will refuse to load, search function also doesnt work. However, I can go through my playlists and play songs without any problems. Advertisements also load with no problem.A temporary fix I found for this ...

klkhoo
Newbie
Everytime spotify is launched, the home page will refuse to load, search function also doesnt work. However, I can go through my playlists and play songs without any problems. Advertisements also loa...
2023-01-14 6:50:20 AM
2023-01-16 8:52:28 AM
Joan
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution I am unable to play "searched for" songs. Songs in my play lists play OK

I am using the free version of spotify. If I place a song that I have searched for in a play list it plays OK.

Yeldall
Newbie
I am using the free version of spotify. If I place a song that I have searched for in a play list it plays OK.
2023-01-13 3:54:16 PM
2023-01-15 1:27:25 PM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution How to fix "something went wrong" error on computer (web player and app)?

I recently upgraded to premium and it's been working fine on my macbook and iphone but once I reinstalled spotify on my windows computer I kept getting the "Something went wrong" error when logging in. I tried the web player and I have the exact same...

John_Rosehammy
Newbie
I recently upgraded to premium and it's been working fine on my macbook and iphone but once I reinstalled spotify on my windows computer I kept getting the "Something went wrong" error when logging i...
2023-01-13 1:34:16 AM
2023-01-15 9:08:20 AM
Joan
Moderator
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Desktop app not showing up as a device

Plan: PremiumSystem / Version: Windows 11 / Spotify for Windows1.2.0.1010.g8b46abb2Details: I have been having an issue for a few months with the desktop app not showing up to Spotify as a source. Even when I have music actively playing on my desktop...

DerpTurtle
Casual Listener
Plan: Premium System / Version: Windows 11 / Spotify for Windows 1.2.0.1010.g8b46abb2 Details: I have been having an issue for a few months with the desktop app not showing up to Spotify as a ...
2023-01-11 6:31:02 AM
2023-01-15 2:04:18 AM
DerpTurtle
Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution desktop app crashes repeatedly crashes - continuation of prior issues

despite the note in this thread, https://community.spotify.com/t5/Ongoing-Issues/Desktop-app-crashing-on-Windows-after-latest-update/idc-p/5458050#M130980, indicting the root case had been fixed, the issue is persisting for me. Please advise on sugge...

wmfy-1wi_yhs9
Regular
despite the note in this thread, https://community.spotify.com/t5/Ongoing-Issues/Desktop-app-crashing-on-Windows-after-latest-update/idc-p/5458050#M130980, indicting the root case had been fixed, the...
2022-11-17 1:06:46 AM
2023-01-14 10:38:05 PM
Eni
Moderator
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828 Views
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2023-01-14 9:56:19 PM
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Superuser Contribution when I try to play a playlist on my computer it will only play 1 song

When I play a playlist it will playt 1 song from it before just playing whatever it wants (not songs from the playlist/playlist gets ended). It's really annoying and has happened before and I don't know how I fixed it last time. The only common facto...

savannahg_mac
Newbie
When I play a playlist it will playt 1 song from it before just playing whatever it wants (not songs from the playlist/playlist gets ended). It's really annoying and has happened before and I don't k...
2023-01-12 9:05:38 PM
2023-01-14 9:19:34 PM
Eni
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Won’t sign in all of a sudden on Samsung Smart Tv

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueFirst of all, there’s no option for a smart tv so I’m on pc. Anyway, has worked fine for four...

Jenly
Newbie
Plan Free/Premium Country Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue First o...
2022-12-23 9:05:03 PM
2023-01-14 7:55:14 PM
Eni
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Can't change playlist cover, rename my playlists, edit my playlists, or see my friends tab.

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI can't change my playlist cover, rename the playlists, edit them, or see my friends tab. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app multiple times, and even trying t...

headphonenebula
Visitor
Plan Premium Country United States Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I can't change my playlist cover, rename the playlists, edit them, or see my friends tab. I've tried...
2020-05-28 10:27:37 PM
2023-01-14 7:11:09 PM
Eni
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution No reproduce canciones en la aplicacion de ordenador

En mi ordenador, no se reproducen varias canciones de varios artistas, algunas si de esos mismos artistas, ademas no se puede conectar a mi facebook. Ya desinstale y volvi a instalar la aplicacion.

zisau91
Newbie
En mi ordenador, no se reproducen varias canciones de varios artistas, algunas si de esos mismos artistas, ademas no se puede conectar a mi facebook. Ya desinstale y volvi a instalar la aplicacion.
2023-01-12 8:28:40 PM
2023-01-14 5:26:55 PM
Eni
Moderator
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Music stop playing after 5 seconds

PlanPremiumCountrySpainDeviceHP Laptop 15Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI can't play music on my Desktop Spotify app (version 1.1.5.152.gf0f488f1). Music starts playing and then stops after 5/6 seconds. Message of "Can't play the curr...

jorgepotter93
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Spain Device HP Laptop 15 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I can't play music on my Desktop Spotify app (version 1.1.5.152.gf0f488f1). Mu...
2019-05-12 11:35:04 AM
2023-01-14 3:39:09 AM
b1ur
Visitor
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23 replies
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23 replies
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Superuser Contribution "Post Flooding Detected" Why?

I've just received this message when trying to post a comment, and I have no idea why though. It's not like I have done anything bad or illegal, so why is this happening to me?

CboyC95
Gig Goer
I've just received this message when trying to post a comment, and I have no idea why though. It's not like I have done anything bad or illegal, so why is this happening to me?
2020-11-03 10:16:03 PM
2023-01-13 8:32:00 PM
hsandt
Regular
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5 replies
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Spotify and Kodi don't play nice together

Plan: Premium Device: PCOperating System: Windows 10 I am new to Spotify and I'm trying to get it set-up so that I can listen across various devices. I thought that, both being mature platforms, Spotify integration on Kodi would be available. It was,...

Dr_Jas
Newbie
Plan: Premium Device: PC Operating System: Windows 10 I am new to Spotify and I'm trying to get it set-up so that I can listen across various devices. I tho...
2023-01-13 5:18:01 PM
2023-01-13 5:38:37 PM
kaworu_bloodpaw
Roadie
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1 replies
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Liked songs don't get saved to "Liked Songs" playlist anymore

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueSince a few days when I pressed the heart icon (Save to Your Library) the songs dont get saved to the "Liked Songs" playlist anymore.

MacRaider
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Germany Device PC Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Since a few days when I pressed the heart icon (Save to Your Library) the songs dont get saved...
2023-01-13 4:31:03 PM
2023-01-13 4:44:39 PM
kaworu_bloodpaw
Roadie
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2 replies
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Superuser Contribution Window not filling full screen

On windows 11 and Linux the spotify window does not fill the entire screen. The bottom line of pixels is not covered by the spotify window and the program behind it can be seen.

hunterp
Casual Listener
On windows 11 and Linux the spotify window does not fill the entire screen. The bottom line of pixels is not covered by the spotify window and the program behind it can be seen.
2022-12-14 10:49:13 PM
2023-01-13 12:51:03 PM
davidmgnl
Newbie
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2 replies
1 likes

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Superuser Contribution removing current song from playlist. seems removed but it doesnt.

when i tried to move some songs to another list im adding to another then i removed from current list. always adding but not removing.

ozan_bey
Casual Listener
when i tried to move some songs to another list im adding to another then i removed from current list. always adding but not removing.
2023-01-12 4:27:08 AM
2023-01-13 8:45:30 AM
Lyubka
Moderator
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Spotify constantly crashing

PlanPremiumCountryDenmarkDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11My Question or IssueSpotify is constantly crashing. I need to reboot my pc to sometimes make it work. Any idea why so unstable?

BrunoSuras
Regular
Plan Premium Country Denmark Device PC Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Spotify is constantly crashing. I need to reboot my pc to sometimes make it work. Any idea why ...
2023-01-12 9:49:41 AM
2023-01-13 8:43:44 AM
BrunoSuras
Regular
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No Social Share Song

Hello,I am ui/ux designer. I saw a ux problem like this.There is no button to share the song I'm listening to on the home screen. It will be useful if this is done in the section that appears in the header field. Yours sincerely

bysariipek
Casual Listener
Hello, I am ui/ux designer. I saw a ux problem like this. There is no button to share the song I'm listening to on the home screen. It will be useful if this is done in the section that appears i...
2023-01-12 9:59:13 AM
2023-01-12 8:55:16 PM
kaworu_bloodpaw
Roadie
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4 replies
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social song share

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Superuser Contribution Friend not appearing in friends list

My friend and I have followed each other on Spotify. We both have "Share my listening activity on Spotify" set to active. Neither of us sees the other on our friends list. I have tried logging out and back in and ensured Spotify is up to date on all ...

cheesepoff
Newbie
My friend and I have followed each other on Spotify. We both have "Share my listening activity on Spotify" set to active. Neither of us sees the other on our friends list. I have tried logging out an...
2023-01-11 7:21:30 PM
2023-01-12 8:11:31 PM
OscarDC
Moderator
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