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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
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SaylorDustin
Casual Listener
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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
2 weeks ago
cour10e22
Regular
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265 replies
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67282 Views
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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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Windows 10 Widget to Allow Adding Current Played Song to Playlist

When I use Spotify on a Windows machine, the two actions I use heavily are:1. FF, Pause, Play, Go back 12. Add track to playlist.Since I usually have 3394723 windows open, I don't want to constantly call upon the minimized app to appear top-most and ...

nysteve
Roadie
When I use Spotify on a Windows machine, the two actions I use heavily are: 1. FF, Pause, Play, Go back 1 2. Add track to playlist. Since I usually have 3394723 windows open, I don't want to c...
2020-05-14 10:26:38 PM
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Widget

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How do I disable auto-update on desktop?

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHow do I disable auto-update on desktop? I've been seeing the A/B testing update they're rolling out and if I get it, I'm going to quit using Spotify and switch to another se...

HeyElliott
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country USA Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue How do I disable auto-update on desktop? I've been seeing the A/B testing update they're rolling o...
2020-05-14 8:56:30 PM
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0 replies
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Not showing anything on the spotify

PlanPremiumCountryHong Kong DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueMy Spotify doesn't show anything when I open it.

qwertj
Regular
Plan Premium Country Hong Kong Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue My Spotify doesn't show anything when I open it.
2020-05-09 2:30:54 PM
2020-05-14 7:55:04 PM
qwertj
Regular
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9 replies
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Solved!! PLEASE PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO CHANGE MY REGISTERED EMAIL ADDRESS!!!!!!!

I have been seeking help on this previously and have tried all the recommended solutions. I am being pushed ever closer to dumping Spotify. Too many problems and it's just not worth it. I really don't want to, but I am just so p***ed off. God forbid ...

MarkWilliams123
Roadie
I have been seeking help on this previously and have tried all the recommended solutions. I am being pushed ever closer to dumping Spotify. Too many problems and it's just not worth it. I really don'...
2020-05-14 12:51:35 PM
2020-05-14 6:01:05 PM
Emilia_8
Community Legend
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3 replies
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Profile not showing up in search

PlanFree/PremiumCountry U.S. DeviceGalaxyOperating SystemAll devices My Question or IssueI usually navigate to my sister's profile on Spotify via the search bar by typing in her name as it's faster than going through 3 different menus to find it. Tod...

KCinDC
Casual Listener
Plan Free/Premium Country U.S. Device Galaxy Operating System All devices My Question or Issue I usually navigate to my sister's profile on Spotify via the search bar by typ...
2020-05-07 9:56:23 AM
2020-05-14 5:48:09 PM
WhatGoodIsMusic
Music Fan
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1 replies
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Solved!! Music Recommendation

Hello , I 'd like to know , does my playlist songs get recommended to my friends ? and if yes , if I make my playlist secret will songs from it still get recommended to my friends ? (there are some bands wich have no more than 500 listeners and after...

Zarathos1
Visitor
Hello , I 'd like to know , does my playlist songs get recommended to my friends ? and if yes , if I make my playlist secret will songs from it still get recommended to my friends ? &nbsp...
2020-05-14 2:03:04 PM
2020-05-14 3:32:25 PM
AdamDam
Spotify Star
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1 replies
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Superuser Contribution Can't edit anything on spotify windows

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDevicelaptopOperating System Windows 10 My Question or IssueOn the desktop app I can't edit anything. I can't edit my profile pic, name, playlist cover, or absolutely anything. I have restarted my laptop and reinstalled the...

orv1u8f0yccnmeo
Visitor
Plan Premium Country Australia Device laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue On the desktop app I can't edit anything. I can't edit my profile pic, name, playl...
2020-05-06 5:53:55 AM
2020-05-14 2:32:42 PM
Ivan
Spotify Legend
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1 replies
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May 2020 version not allowing multiple select tracks and other features are gone

PlanFree/PremiumCountryMexicoDeviceHP laptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueStarting Monday May 11 2020 and new version updated it is missing1) multiple select of tracks to eaither add to or delete from a playlist2) if I add a repeated...

Test2
Spotify
Plan Free/Premium Country Mexico Device HP laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Starting Monday May 11 2020 and new version updated it is missing 1) multiple sele...
2020-05-13 8:51:49 PM
2020-05-14 1:47:11 PM
EthanS1
Community Legend
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1 replies
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify isn't working whereas live player works fine

PlanFreeCountryFranceDeviceAcer Aspire 5 A515-51-56VNOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueFor about a month, Spotify isn't working on my Windows 10 laptop.Playlists are all empty, songs dont play at all, like if there was any music on Spotif...

StevenMar
Regular
Plan Free Country France Device Acer Aspire 5 A515-51-56VN Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue For about a month, Spotify isn't working on my Windows 10 laptop. Playlists are a...
2019-08-18 6:41:44 PM
2020-05-14 1:17:34 PM
StevenMar
Regular
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11 replies
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Superuser Contribution Can't delete playlists on Windows desktop app

Hi, I would like to point out the following bug in the Windows desktop app. PlanPremiumCountryBelgiumDeviceDell Latitude 5580Operating SystemWindows 10 Enterprise My Question or IssueI just noticed playlists cannot be deleted in the Windows desktop a...

sandervh
Casual Listener
Hi, I would like to point out the following bug in the Windows desktop app. Plan Premium Country Belgium Device Dell Latitude 5580 Operating System Windows 10 Enterprise &nb...
2020-05-13 8:16:28 PM
2020-05-14 9:12:33 AM
Ivan
Spotify Legend
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1 replies
0 likes
Delete Playlist
Desktop
Windows

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Superuser Contribution Black interface after login with facebook

PlanPremiumCountryTaiwanDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi, my Spotify shows a very strange way after login like this.Any suggestments? please, this really bothers me.

11171152804
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Taiwan Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hi, my Spotify shows a very strange way after login like this. Any suggestments? plea...
2020-05-12 6:06:48 PM
2020-05-14 8:46:33 AM
Ivan
Spotify Legend
410 Views
3 replies
0 likes

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⚡ Adding to "Now Playing" ⚡

Plan: PremiumCountry: UKDevice: Surface / AndroidOperating System: (Windows 10) Please can anyone answer me this?When I choose a play list and right click, Add to Queue, the list content is added immediately to the Next in Queue section rather than t...

Cryasor
Newbie
Plan: Premium Country: UK Device: Surface / Android Operating System: (Windows 10) Please can anyone answer me this? When I choose a play list and right click, Add to...
2019-06-28 12:45:10 PM
2020-05-14 3:29:57 AM
JohnRaggio
Visitor
1087 Views
1 replies
4 likes
next up
Now playing
Play queue

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"Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it."

PlanPremiumCountryswedenDevicedesktop Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue"Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it." When i try to play a song "Spotify can't play this right now. If you ha...

LEOJ70
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country sweden Device desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can im...
2020-05-13 8:54:06 PM
2020-05-13 11:13:13 PM
Easily_Thrilled
Visitor
236 Views
1 replies
1 likes

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Superuser Contribution No Setting for Local Files

The instructions for connecting/syncing local files seem super simple, but on my wife's Windows 10 desktop "Local Files" doesn't even show up in the Settings menu (see pics). I created our family account and if I go to the desktop app on my Windows 1...

abrenner79
Newbie
The instructions for connecting/syncing local files seem super simple, but on my wife's Windows 10 desktop "Local Files" doesn't even show up in the Settings menu (see pics). I created our family acc...
2020-05-13 5:41:11 AM
2020-05-13 9:25:53 PM
gamehulk51
Visitor
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local files

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Superuser Contribution Lost features with new update

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDevicePCOperating SystemWindowsMy Question or IssueConstructive criticism. Posted under problem/issue as I can't sort nor filter in my playlists anymore.I don't understand why we have lost so many features with this new upd...

KayRivera
Regular
Plan Premium Country Australia Device PC Operating System Windows My Question or Issue Constructive criticism. Posted under problem/issue as I can't sort nor filter in my playlists anymore. ...
2020-05-10 8:55:56 AM
2020-05-13 8:47:28 PM
Test2
Spotify
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3 replies
8 likes

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User Name changes to User ID after every update [Windows Desktop App]

PlanFree/PremiumCountryTurkeyOperating System(Windows 8.1) My Question or IssueSpotify Windows desktop application changes my user name to User ID after every update.To revert back to my user name, I often open IOS application and change user name. I...

Melihsen
Visitor
Plan Free/Premium Country Turkey Operating System (Windows 8.1) My Question or Issue Spotify Windows desktop application changes my user name to User ID after every update. To revert ...
2020-05-12 1:55:17 AM
2020-05-13 5:47:18 PM
OneByBoo
Roadie
244 Views
1 replies
0 likes

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Launch Spotify from Keyboard media button

Operating SystemWindows 10 Logitech Wave (K350) keyboard My Question or IssueI have searched and googled until I am blue in the face. Is there away to assign the media 'music' button on my keyboard to launch Spotify instead of Microsoft Media player....

23687273
Visitor
Operating System Windows 10 Logitech Wave (K350) keyboard My Question or Issue I have searched and googled until I am blue in the face. Is there away to assign the media 'musi...
2020-05-13 5:42:31 PM
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0 replies
2 likes

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Pressing Repeat Button during an Advertisement locks the button for Songs.

PlanFree (problem with advertisements) Operating SystemWindows 10 Desktop App My Question or Issue PrefaceI wasn't listening to a playlist in which you can shuffle and repeat songs but the recommended songs after the playlist had finished. When liste...

TheMallard
Newbie
Plan Free (problem with advertisements) Operating System Windows 10 Desktop App My Question or Issue Preface I wasn't listening to a playlist in which you can shuffle an...
2020-05-13 4:13:29 PM
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repeat button

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When I upload a photo it rotates 90 degrees.

PlanPremiumCountryCA DeviceiPhone 10Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHello, when i try to upload a profile picture/library picture the image rotates 90 degrees counter clockwise. Tried reinstalling and rotating the image, none of this h...

kwilson360
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country CA Device iPhone 10 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hello, when i try to upload a profile picture/library picture the image rotates 90 d...
2020-04-06 12:12:19 AM
2020-05-13 3:23:39 PM
OneByBoo
Roadie
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4 replies
0 likes
Help
Me

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Solved!! [BUG] Hide this song not working

PlanPremiumCountryUS Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThe hide this song button has not been working for a couple days now, when I use it I get a "something went wrong. Try again later" message. The song greys out but will continue to p...

Titus1024
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country US Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue The hide this song button has not been working for a couple days now, when I use it I get a "something ...
2019-09-10 4:51:09 PM
2020-05-13 10:56:15 AM
skind56
Music Fan
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18 replies
10 likes
bug
Windows

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