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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
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Rim4
Gig Goer
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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
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2023-06-26 8:42:18 AM
2 weeks ago
ReclaimerNo
Casual Listener
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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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Spotify web player broken on firefox

I've cleared all cookies, cache, storage etc for spotify.comdisabled any plugin from running on the websiterebooted the pclogged in firefox (version ~108) with my username and passwordafter being logged in, I'm being redirected to the playeronly the ...

francesco9001
Casual Listener
I've cleared all cookies, cache, storage etc for spotify.com disabled any plugin from running on the website rebooted the pc logged in firefox (version ~108) with my username and password after b...
2023-01-04 2:53:42 PM
2023-01-09 10:55:35 AM
francesco9001
Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution Spotify volume lowers in my car when I start recording

Whenever I am playing music with AppleCarPlay, and I hear a nice song, I want to record the song with my phone (mostly Snapchat). Everytime I do this, the volume lowers drastically and I can’t raise it anymore. This way you can barely hear the song t...

DeNoah10
Newbie
Whenever I am playing music with AppleCarPlay, and I hear a nice song, I want to record the song with my phone (mostly Snapchat). Everytime I do this, the volume lowers drastically and I can’t raise ...
2023-01-08 3:17:08 AM
2023-01-09 10:23:00 AM
MihailY
Moderator
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username overlaps minimize button on Windows

Small UI bug -- username is overlapping minimize button on Windows

motifmike1
Newbie
Small UI bug -- username is overlapping minimize button on Windows
2022-10-20 12:55:02 AM
2023-01-08 8:49:10 AM
Amayy
Spotify Star
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Superuser Contribution ?si= Parameter in Spotify URL's

PlanPremiumCountry DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 8.1 My Question or Issue So recently Spotify added a "?si=" parameter to song when you copy the url. This apparently gives the url a unique stamp in where it was copied and by who. This is seemingly ...

shijo87
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Device PC Operating System Windows 8.1 My Question or Issue So recently Spotify added a "?si=" parameter to song when you copy the url. This appar...
2018-07-31 1:14:41 PM
2023-01-07 11:58:05 AM
giannilupindo
Newbie
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I cant see when songs were added to the playlist

PlanPremiumCountryTurkey DeviceLaptopOperating SystemWindows 11 A while ago i could see when the songs were added to the playlist through the app but suddenly this feature dissapeared, how can I get it back?

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ppouriingrainn
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Turkey Device Laptop Operating System Windows 11 A while ago i could see when the songs were added to the playlist through the app but suddenly this featu...
2023-01-05 9:50:06 PM
2023-01-06 4:56:29 PM
kaworu_bloodpaw
Roadie
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Superuser Contribution meu spotify premium no computador está com som ruim e robotizado

o problema não é no fone de ouvido, já que consigo ouvir com qualidade alta vídeos no youtube, o problema é que, quando escuto música no spotify, o som fica ruim e travando, nem no webplayer consigo escutar com qualidade (no aplicativo do celular con...

joanagd
Visitor
o problema não é no fone de ouvido, já que consigo ouvir com qualidade alta vídeos no youtube, o problema é que, quando escuto música no spotify, o som fica ruim e travando, nem no webplayer consigo ...
2023-01-05 3:57:57 PM
2023-01-06 4:12:48 PM
Lyubka
Moderator
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Solved!! show what song is being played in playlist

my songs don't glow green while in the playlist how do i fix it as i use enhanced playlist and to add the song i have to scroll a 300+ song playlist to find one song with no visual indication

Mhm_Yes_mAn
Casual Listener
my songs don't glow green while in the playlist how do i fix it as i use enhanced playlist and to add the song i have to scroll a 300+ song playlist to find one song with no visual indication
2023-01-04 11:48:51 PM
2023-01-06 2:25:21 PM
kaworu_bloodpaw
Roadie
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Superuser Contribution Opera GX wont let me log into spotify (it works on chrome for some reason)

Whenever i try to sign into spotify on opera gx it will not allow me (correct info, works on chrome)

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Whenever i try to sign into spotify on opera gx it will not allow me (correct info, works on chrome)
2023-01-05 10:08:46 AM
2023-01-06 12:40:08 PM
Joan
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Spotify keeps pausing music right after hitting play

On my Desktop when I hit play (Browser and App) it plays for 1 second then pauses. No matter how many times I hit play. I have cleared the cache, re-installed it, used different browsers, signed out, etc. I can listen on other devices but all of a su...

haenac
Newbie
On my Desktop when I hit play (Browser and App) it plays for 1 second then pauses. No matter how many times I hit play. I have cleared the cache, re-installed it, used different browsers, signed out,...
2023-01-04 11:30:23 PM
2023-01-06 10:52:37 AM
MihailY
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Playlists abruptly stop playing in Webplayer for Chrome

Jan. 3-4 2023Lenovo ideapad Gaming 3-15IMH05Webplayer - Google ChromeVersion 108.0.5359.125 (Official Build) I have been having this recurring issue, where I will be playing playlists on the webplayer and in the middle of a song, it will just stop ab...

spicychickpea15
Casual Listener
Jan. 3-4 2023 Lenovo ideapad Gaming 3-15IMH05 Webplayer - Google Chrome Version 108.0.5359.125 (Official Build) I have been having this recurring issue, where I will be playing playlists ...
2023-01-04 10:45:04 PM
2023-01-06 10:21:42 AM
Joan
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Spotify desktop app grayed out not playing after clicking spotify link

So, when I click an external link to play a song in spotify, It will open the webplayer first before sending it to the desktop app, but if the desktop app was already open and playing, it will cause the Song it was playing to stop, and the entire pla...

BabyGoat2
Casual Listener
So, when I click an external link to play a song in spotify, It will open the webplayer first before sending it to the desktop app, but if the desktop app was already open and playing, it will cause ...
2023-01-04 8:25:24 AM
2023-01-06 9:48:49 AM
Joan
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution I can see this overlay anymore. Help please why it went away

https://i.imgur.com/h5lGdm4.png

Parish
Visitor
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2023-01-04 9:18:41 PM
2023-01-06 9:40:56 AM
Lyubka
Moderator
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Media keys not working while Spotify minimized

Windows 10, Premium, Canada. I've been using Spotify for a while without any issues. Recently, however, I had a problem where my computer wouldn't play any audio but a high-pitched noise. I spent a while changing around audio settings until this was ...

STS__
Newbie
Windows 10, Premium, Canada. I've been using Spotify for a while without any issues. Recently, however, I had a problem where my computer wouldn't play any audio but a high-pitched noi...
2019-03-03 1:12:09 AM
2023-01-06 4:40:56 AM
Cursedphantom
Newbie
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2 replies
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Superuser Contribution desktop app not loading

For months now I have not been able to launch the desktop app. Using a Dell laptop with Windows 10 Version 21H2, all updates installed. When I launch the app it flashes a few times and then closes. I have uninstalled/reinstalled twice, logged out/in ...

red_fury617
Casual Listener
For months now I have not been able to launch the desktop app. Using a Dell laptop with Windows 10 Version 21H2, all updates installed. When I launch the app it flashes a few times and then closes. I...
2023-01-04 7:47:57 PM
2023-01-05 12:32:53 AM
Eni
Moderator
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Transfer albums to playlist but keep them separate

PlanPremiumCountry UK DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 and 7 My Question or IssueHi folks - I'd like store my all-time favourite albums in a playlist. I've created a playlist called 'My Albums'. I've searched for 'Pink Floyd' and dragged the 'Dark ...

wrongsideof40
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country UK Device PC Operating System Windows 10 and 7 My Question or Issue Hi folks - I'd like store my all-time favourite albums in a playlist. I've created a p...
2019-05-13 10:53:10 AM
2023-01-05 10:28:06 PM
Eni
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Não consigo acessar o equalizador no computador

Fechei a janela lateral onde ficava o atalho para o equalizador e agora não consigo acessar o equalizador

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Visitor
Fechei a janela lateral onde ficava o atalho para o equalizador e agora não consigo acessar o equalizador
2023-01-04 5:38:09 PM
2023-01-05 9:58:26 PM
Eni
Moderator
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local media files not playing

I have my entire CD library I encoded and use to play in iTunes. It is in my Windows "Media" folder. I can play files locally and use to be able to play them within spotify, but now they no longer are playing. Several of the albums are not in Spotify...

penguinpages
Regular
I have my entire CD library I encoded and use to play in iTunes. It is in my Windows "Media" folder. I can play files locally and use to be able to play them within spotify, but now they no longe...
2023-01-04 2:14:35 PM
2023-01-05 6:40:16 PM
penguinpages
Regular
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No clear queue button

I've unchecked the auto play button but still no clear queue button available

gvorley
Casual Listener
I've unchecked the auto play button but still no clear queue button available
2023-01-05 4:38:15 PM
2023-01-05 5:20:23 PM
kaworu_bloodpaw
Roadie
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Not showing my devices after last update

PlanPremium CountryBrazil DeviceDesktop Computer Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI have an Echo Dot 3 and a Xiaomi Redmi A3 phone, which i use to play Spotify when not using on the computer.I have been using this service for over an ye...

marionei90
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Brazil Device Desktop Computer Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I have an Echo Dot 3 and a Xiaomi Redmi A3 phone, which i...
2023-01-05 3:43:31 PM
2023-01-05 4:41:37 PM
kaworu_bloodpaw
Roadie
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2 replies
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246 Views
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Superuser Contribution Playlist different on computer and phone

PlanPremiumCountry NorwayDeviceiPhone 8 and Windows My Question or IssueHello! When I change my playlists in spotify on my computer, the changes dont occur on my phone - and opposite. SO, when i go to any of my playlists (or other persons playlists t...

camillaboee
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Norway Device iPhone 8 and Windows My Question or Issue Hello! When I change my playlists in spotify on my computer, the changes dont occur on my phone - and o...
2018-09-13 4:53:40 PM
2023-01-05 4:10:46 PM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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