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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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2024-03-14 3:38:28 PM
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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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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
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2013-09-17 11:47:47 AM
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Superuser Contribution Windows desktop program auto plays/resumes unexpectedly

Plan: Premium, Country: USA, Device: PC Desktop, Operating System: Windows 10 My Question or IssueI have a pair of headphones I connect to both my PC and my cell phone at the same time. If I have Spotify open on my desktop but NOT playing AND I make ...

kohai
Casual Listener
Plan: Premium, Country: USA, Device: PC Desktop, Operating System: Windows 10 My Question or Issue I have a pair of headphones I connect to both my PC and my c...
2018-08-29 5:02:36 PM
2022-09-03 10:56:21 PM
Eni
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Superuser Contribution Fix Local Files after Switching Computer?

So I just got a new laptop and now all of the Local Files that I had saved in playlists and Liked Songs are greyed out, and clicking on them to play them gives the message "This content is not available". Is there any way I can get them to play again...

papapyro
Casual Listener
So I just got a new laptop and now all of the Local Files that I had saved in playlists and Liked Songs are greyed out, and clicking on them to play them gives the message "This content is not availa...
2022-09-02 7:06:50 PM
2022-09-03 9:40:47 PM
OscarDC
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Superuser Contribution Dislike option is missing in Discover Weekly, Daily Mix, Release Radar

Plan: FreeCountry: USDevice: Windows Chrome Browser The dislike option is missing. See image below. Probably similar to this problem that was supposedly fixed, but isn't for me:https://community.spotify.com/t5/Ongoing-Issues/Desktop-Remove-Dislike-so...

Brian-L
Regular
Plan: Free Country: US Device: Windows Chrome Browser The dislike option is missing. See image below. Probably similar to this problem that was supposedly fixed, but isn't for...
2022-08-23 9:01:54 PM
2022-09-03 9:00:17 PM
OscarDC
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Can't rewind/forward songs if Low streaming quality is set

PlanFreeOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI believe that this is a bug, I can easily reproduce it.If the Low streaming quality is set, then I can't rewind or forward in songs. If I do, it just pauses for a second, then switches to the ne...

bxxrak
Newbie
Plan Free Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue I believe that this is a bug, I can easily reproduce it. If the Low streaming quality is set, then I can't rewind or forward i...
2022-09-01 4:31:44 AM
2022-09-03 5:00:05 PM
Vasil
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Superuser Contribution peloponezian

Wont play selected track unless i add it to my library then it will playWindows 10 Free/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

peloponezian
Newbie
Wont play selected track unless i add it to my library then it will play Windows 10 Free/Premium Country Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Opera...
2022-08-31 9:22:34 PM
2022-09-02 4:45:06 PM
Vasil
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Spotify pauses every 30 sec

PlanFree CountrySpain Device Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue Spotify pauses every 30 seconds. I have uninstalled the program, deleted cookies, installed again, and nothing works. This is the second time it happens. First time I solved...

Takati
Casual Listener
Plan Free Country Spain Device Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Spotify pauses every 30 seconds. I have uninstalled the program...
2022-08-28 8:20:41 PM
2022-09-02 1:56:56 PM
Takati
Casual Listener
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App won't download, Windows 10 Home

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

Dovel
Casual Listener
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
2022-09-02 9:58:21 AM
2022-09-02 10:20:21 AM
Taylith
Community Legend
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1 replies
1 likes

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Queue List and 'Add to Queue' disappears when ad crashes

PlanFreeCountryHawaii, USADeviceLenovo Legion S7 15ACH6Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSometimes an ad would freeze and I'm forced to close the app. When I re-open Spotify, my queue list and the 'Add to queue' option disappears. I'm fo...

NOVΛ
Newbie
Plan Free Country Hawaii, USA Device Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Sometimes an ad would freeze and I'm forced to close the app. When I re-...
2022-08-01 2:58:20 PM
2022-09-01 1:20:01 AM
Loxer
Community Legend
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[Windows] Unable to play song when resume from hiberanation

PlanPremiumCountrySingaporeDeviceAMD Ryzen 7 Asus X570 desktopOperating SystemWindows 11 22H2 Build 22621.160 My Question or IssueI hibernate my computer for the end of the day.When I resume the desktop the next day, and click the Play button on Spot...

jwyx-nyd_0zj8
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Singapore Device AMD Ryzen 7 Asus X570 desktop Operating System Windows 11 22H2 Build 22621.160 My Question or Issue I hibernate my computer for the end of the d...
2022-07-04 3:54:51 AM
2022-08-31 9:34:48 PM
MauriceMV
Spotify Star
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"New releases" in the "Blues" section is missing?

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

1241252922
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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
2022-08-12 8:35:05 AM
2022-08-31 9:22:15 PM
MauriceMV
Spotify Star
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Superuser Contribution Distractible podcast won't play

I am trying to listen to the distractible podcast. Other podcasts play but with distractible when I press play it changes to a pause button but the progress tracker stays at 0:00

N0260
Newbie
I am trying to listen to the distractible podcast. Other podcasts play but with distractible when I press play it changes to a pause button but the progress tracker stays at 0:00
2022-06-16 5:39:57 PM
2022-08-31 8:13:29 PM
Eni
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Spotify keeps playing on its own

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceSamsung Galaxy 22, PC Windows 11Operating SystemAndroid, Windows 11i read the other threads, i understand other people have the same issue, did everything that was advised, nothing worked except for when i clicked "sign out...

New user
Visitor
Plan Premium Country USA Device Samsung Galaxy 22, PC Windows 11 Operating System Android, Windows 11 i read the other threads, i understand other people have the same issue, di...
2022-08-30 6:56:13 AM
2022-08-31 10:33:29 AM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
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[Windows 10] Can't select large amounts of tracks in Liked Songs

I have an issue where I can't select all the tracks in my Liked Songs. I don't know if it's relevant, but I have about 3.6k songs in my Library, so that's more than 6k away from max song amount for the Liked Songs list. Selecting using Ctrl + A selec...

yell0wdrops
Casual Listener
I have an issue where I can't select all the tracks in my Liked Songs. I don't know if it's relevant, but I have about 3.6k songs in my Library, so that's more than 6k away from max song amount for t...
2019-11-10 5:13:53 PM
2022-08-30 9:17:14 PM
Shivinate
Newbie
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5 replies
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Superuser Contribution [web app] when queue reaches 100 songs, songs added start removing songs from bottom of queue

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDeviceacer aspire v nitro Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issuewhen the queue reaches 100 songs, songs added start to remove the songs from the bottom of the queue I made a video showing how it works, but it's too bi...

usernameinvalid
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Poland Device acer aspire v nitro Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue when the queue reaches 100 songs, songs added start to remove th...
2022-08-25 10:43:43 AM
2022-08-30 10:06:31 AM
Vasil
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Music doesn't play

When I click on 'play' an error message appear and it says that 'spotify can't play this right now and that if I have the file on my computer I can import it'.. how can I fix this?

IslaMoon
Visitor
When I click on 'play' an error message appear and it says that 'spotify can't play this right now and that if I have the file on my computer I can import it'.. how can I fix this?
2022-08-29 12:03:14 AM
2022-08-30 1:42:55 AM
Eni
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution when playing spotify on my amplifier (onkyo TX-8130), it pauses

Country: The NetherlandsSpotify Premium Device: Onkyo TX-8130Suddenly, spotify doesn't play anymore on my Onkyo TX-8130 amplifier. On the display, it showes the song that is played (as on my other devices), but there is no sound. The time indicator d...

119931452
Casual Listener
Country: The Netherlands Spotify Premium Device: Onkyo TX-8130 Suddenly, spotify doesn't play anymore on my Onkyo TX-8130 amplifier. On the display, it showes the song that is play...
2022-07-31 2:54:27 PM
2022-08-29 6:39:18 PM
119931452
Casual Listener
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution TroubleShooting with the research

PlanPremiumCountryFranceDeviceLaptop Legion 5 17ACH6HOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueSo here is my issue , it's kind of minor but really problematic and boring with time,I can play only some playlist : mine and some on the menu that I ...

yukki_night
Newbie
Plan Premium Country France Device Laptop Legion 5 17ACH6H Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue So here is my issue , it's kind of minor but really problematic and ...
2022-08-27 11:45:56 PM
2022-08-29 4:39:54 PM
Elena
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Spotify skipping through 5+ songs before stopping skipping

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceWindows 10 working with Google HomeOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi,I read up online that this is a pretty common issue and it is pathetic that Spotify has done nothing to fix this issue. Every so...

vinniehat
Newbie
Plan Premium Country United States Device Windows 10 working with Google Home Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hi, I read up online that this is a pretty common issu...
2019-09-07 6:32:48 PM
2022-08-29 3:51:46 PM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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4 replies
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Superuser Contribution [Solved] Spotify on Windows 10 not showing in iPhone Other Devices

For a long time I've used Spotify on my iPhone to control the Spotify App on a Windows 10 PC (my Media Centre) to play music. Both are on the same network in my home. About 6 months ago the Windows PC stopped appearing in Other Devices so I could no ...

johns11
Newbie
For a long time I've used Spotify on my iPhone to control the Spotify App on a Windows 10 PC (my Media Centre) to play music. Both are on the same network in my home. About 6 months ago the ...
2022-08-26 8:15:19 AM
2022-08-29 11:47:14 AM
Kiril
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Windows 10 desktop crashing immediately upon opening.

PlanPremiumCountryUSDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen i uninstall and reinstall spotify, when i log in, no matter if its the windows version or the app version, it crashes immediately. the web version and phone work just fin...

Direkt
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country US Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue When i uninstall and reinstall spotify, when i log in, no matter if its the windows version or the ...
2022-08-26 5:13:30 AM
2022-08-29 8:45:58 AM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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