Type in your question below and we'll check to see what answers we can find...
Loading article...
Submitting...
If you couldn't find any answers in the previous step then we need to post your question in the community and wait for someone to respond. You'll be notified when that happens.
Simply add some detail to your question and refine the title if needed, choose the relevant category, then post.
Before we can post your question we need you to quickly make an account (or sign in if you already have one).
Don't worry - it's quick and painless! Just click below, and once you're logged in we'll bring you right back here and post your question. We'll remember what you've already typed in so you won't have to do it again.
Discuss Spotify for Windows
PlanPremiumCountryPolandOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI just noticed that a new "smart shuffle mode" putting unwanted "smart recommendations" in my queue was added to my desktop app. How to turn it off permanently or at least make th...
Newbie
87002 Views
40 replies
68 likes
PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen I try to play a song I get the following error message "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it"I have tried all t...
Moderator
814523 Views
505 replies
64 likes
There no X or way to close or stop a video on Spotify for Windows (64 bit) 1.2.64.408.g0a9b557c
Newbie
29196 Views
30 replies
7 likes
Having trouble with the Spotify desktop app? Here’s a step-by-step guide of general troubleshooting steps known to resolve a multitude of issues. Basic Troubleshooting: Restart the Spotify app as well as your PC. Make sure both the app and Windows ar...
On Windows 10, when changing the audio output for Spotify to something other than the windows default device audio playback completely stops working in the desktop app. This seems like an important capability for an application centered around listen...
On Windows 10, when changing the audio output for Spotify to something other than the windows default device audio playback completely stops working in the desktop app. This seems like an im...
Visitor
3049 Views
8 replies
0 likes
I did a clean re-install of Spotify because I had issues with it not being able to play songs at all, after that - BAM, I can't physically log in anymore!
I did a clean re-install of Spotify because I had issues with it not being able to play songs at all, after that - BAM, I can't physically log in anymore!
Casual Listener
22689 Views
38 replies
5 likes
PlanFreeCountryUKDeviceASUS Laptop - Google ChromeOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueFirstly, apologies if this is not the correct place for a Web Player issue, but I couldn't find a help category for the Web Player, so I figured selectin...
Plan Free Country UK Device ASUS Laptop - Google Chrome Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Firstly, apologies if this is not the correct place for a Web Player issue,...
Moderator
1735 Views
3 replies
1 likes
I just wanna see the lyrics while i am studying like the Spotify Desktop Mini Player but just showing up the lyrics.
I just wanna see the lyrics while i am studying like the Spotify Desktop Mini Player but just showing up the lyrics.
Moderator
621 Views
3 replies
0 likes
Hi everyone, I hope someone can help me with this. It's an issue I have with multiple, but not all, songs.I have a song added to a playlist. When I'm in this playlist and click on the song's 'add to playlist' button, it shows me which playlists the s...
Hi everyone, I hope someone can help me with this. It's an issue I have with multiple, but not all, songs. I have a song added to a playlist. When I'm in this playlist and click on the song...
Moderator
1414 Views
1 replies
1 likes
I have spotify on a pc running windows 11. A few months back all lyrics stopped being available on the desktop client (button is greyed out for all songs, even ones that I know have lyrics) and recently smart shuffle has stopped adding recommendation...
I have spotify on a pc running windows 11. A few months back all lyrics stopped being available on the desktop client (button is greyed out for all songs, even ones that I know have lyrics) and recen...
Spotify Star
2069 Views
5 replies
0 likes
PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceChromebookOperating SystemChrome My Question or IssueLately, I have been unable to custom order my playlists in different folders. This used to not be a problem, but for some reason, it suddenly stopped letting me. It gives ...
Plan Premium Country US Device Chromebook Operating System Chrome My Question or Issue Lately, I have been unable to custom order my playlists in different folders. This used to not ...
Visitor
898 Views
2 replies
2 likes
Having trouble with the Spotify desktop app? Here’s a step-by-step guide of general troubleshooting steps known to resolve a multitude of issues. Basic Troubleshooting: Restart the Spotify app as well as your PC. Make sure both the app and Windows ar...
Having trouble with the Spotify desktop app? Here’s a step-by-step guide of general troubleshooting steps known to resolve a multitude of issues. Basic Troubleshooting: Restart the Spo...
3422 Views
0 replies
4 likes
The mobile app will show if you already have a song added to it, but the desktop version doesnt do that. It only tells you it is already on a playlist after you try adding it. Feel like it would be a nice quality of life change. Thank you for your ti...
The mobile app will show if you already have a song added to it, but the desktop version doesnt do that. It only tells you it is already on a playlist after you try adding it. Feel like it would be a...
Visitor
1690 Views
4 replies
0 likes
PlanPremiumCountry DeviceFirefox BrowserOperating SystemWin10 My Question or IssueHello,How to prevent Spotify in browser from downloading files to the disk? Spotify is downloading each played song, it's bad for SSD shorting it's lifespan and it terr...
Plan Premium Country Device Firefox Browser Operating System Win10 My Question or Issue Hello, How to prevent Spotify in browser from downloading files to the disk? Spotify i...
Spotify Star
1891 Views
1 replies
0 likes
PlanFreeCountryUnited KingdomOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueSpotify only plays sound through my speakers, not my Airpod Pros. I have the Airpod Pros connected via bluetooth, and all other sound from my PC such as youtube, games all co...
Plan Free Country United Kingdom Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Spotify only plays sound through my speakers, not my Airpod Pros. I have the Airpod Pros connected via...
Moderator
1993 Views
1 replies
0 likes
Plan Premium Country USA Device Computer Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I can see playlists and saved stuff on the side, and the playing now and queue. I can also listen to music. But the middle area hasn't worked and just shows "So...
Plan Premium Country USA Device Computer Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I can see playlists and saved stuff on the side, and the playing now and que...
Visitor
9306 Views
17 replies
1 likes
PlanPremium Operating SystemWindows 10, Spotify desktop app version 1.1.59.714.g7e040462-a My Question or IssuePrior to this most recent version update, I used to be able to copy a song's URI link and add a # timestamp (e.g., spotify:track:7iqS4pS1eV...
Plan Premium Operating System Windows 10, Spotify desktop app version 1.1.59.714.g7e040462-a My Question or Issue Prior to this most recent version update, I used to be able to c...
Casual Listener
10876 Views
11 replies
16 likes
PlanPremiumCountryUKDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or Issue Hi,When I try to play any track in the app in my PC windows 10, I'm getting the following error: "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you ...
Plan Premium Country UK Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hi, When I try to play any track in the app in my PC windows 10, I'm getting the following error: ...
Music Fan
10013 Views
21 replies
1 likes
Spotify has changed the order of the context menu. Now Add to Playlist is on top instead of Add to Queue. They should revert this change and put Add to Queue back on top, or make the context menu customizable so that each user can fix it to their pre...
Spotify has changed the order of the context menu. Now Add to Playlist is on top instead of Add to Queue. They should revert this change and put Add to Queue back on top, or make the context menu cus...
Music Fan
9603 Views
34 replies
68 likes
Upon restarting my desktop app, I see there's a new side panel with an arrow to indicate expansion of the side panel (see attachment). Spotify has been pushing this big time and it's nothing but an annoyance. The poorly reworked UI is bad enough as i...
Upon restarting my desktop app, I see there's a new side panel with an arrow to indicate expansion of the side panel (see attachment). Spotify has been pushing this big time and it's nothing but an a...
Newbie
5342 Views
12 replies
4 likes
Hi everyone, I've been using the Spotify desktop app for a while and really appreciate the continuous improvements. However, I’ve noticed a recurring issue when using multiple screens. When I try to open the app on my desktop monitor, it often defaul...
Hi everyone, I've been using the Spotify desktop app for a while and really appreciate the continuous improvements. However, I’ve noticed a recurring issue when using multiple screens. &...
Spotify Star
1543 Views
1 replies
0 likes
Don't confuse this issue with the high CPU usage post. This is a different issue and its solution has not been shared on the forum for years!PlanPremiumCountryTürkiyeDeviceASUS TUF Gaming A15Operating SystemWindows 10 22H2My Question or IssueI am usi...
Don't confuse this issue with the high CPU usage post. This is a different issue and its solution has not been shared on the forum for years! Plan Premium Country Türkiye Device ASUS TUF Gami...
Spotify Star
1799 Views
4 replies
0 likes
PlanPremiumCountryNetherlandsDeviceDesktop PCOperating SystemWindows 11, version 24H2 My Question or IssueI've been having an issue with the Spotify desktop app. After a while, it becomes incredibly slow and laggy and I have no idea what causes it or...
Plan Premium Country Netherlands Device Desktop PC Operating System Windows 11, version 24H2 My Question or Issue I've been having an issue with the Spotify desktop app. After ...
Moderator
3294 Views
1 replies
0 likes
PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceDell XPS DesktopOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueHello, when scrolling through the discography, if I open and close the lyrics for the particular song I am on, the application jumps to either the pla...
Plan Premium Country United States Device Dell XPS Desktop Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Hello, when scrolling through the discography, if I open and close the lyr...
Newbie
1793 Views
7 replies
0 likes
