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Solved!! 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
Monday
songcat1
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
2025-04-07 12:28:40 AM
whatintheworldisthis
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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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7896 Views
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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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Mac
Windows

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Locate already downloaded songs

Hey,I've got 2 OS on my laptop and I've been wondering if I can somehow point the second os spotify to where all my songs are located. Seems like my only option is to download everything again but that is just wasting space to be honest. So, is there...

ZyLacx
Casual Listener
Hey, I've got 2 OS on my laptop and I've been wondering if I can somehow point the second os spotify to where all my songs are located. Seems like my only option is to download everything again but ...
2019-10-29 8:51:37 PM
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268 Views
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Spotify insists on being Offline, even though my computer is connected to the internet

I've had this problem for about a week or so- my Spotify desktop app has randomly decided that it's offline, even though I am most definitely connected to the internet. So far, I have tried- "X"ing out of Spotify then opening it again- Ending it with...

socialrecharge
Casual Listener
I've had this problem for about a week or so- my Spotify desktop app has randomly decided that it's offline, even though I am most definitely connected to the internet. So far, I have tried - "X"ing...
2018-05-14 8:04:17 PM
2019-10-29 6:43:53 PM
PaulRx4
Roadie
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3 replies
2 likes

699 Views
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No internet connection detected, spotify keeps going offline.

PlanPremiumDeviceAsus laptop Operating Systemwindows 10 My Question or IssueHello, ive recently moved out to a different apartment, and joined another wifi network, it works well on my laptop, but for some reason Spotify keeps going offline every few...

TheAmazona
Visitor
Plan Premium Device Asus laptop Operating System windows 10 My Question or Issue Hello, ive recently moved out to a different apartment, and joined another wifi network, ...
2019-10-29 4:01:18 PM
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0 replies
1 likes

447 Views
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Spotify no me reproduce algunas canciones

PlanFreeCountry USAOperating System( Windows 7 & Buenas noches, tengo un problema con mi Spotify tanto en mi desktop como en mi laptop y es que al seleccionar ciertas canciones, no me las reproduce y no solo es musica nueva, algunas de las canciones ...

jefmars
Visitor
Plan Free Country USA Operating System ( Windows 7 & 😎 Buenas noches, tengo un problema con mi Spotify tanto en mi desktop como en mi laptop y es que al seleccionar ciertas cancio...
2019-10-29 10:44:14 AM
2019-10-29 11:16:58 AM
OviiiOne
Community Legend
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Re: Playlist from local files to Spotify files

Hi, Unfortunately, automatic recognition does not seem to work for me. What my goal isCreate 4 playlists located in 4 distinct folders on a USB Stick. What I tried to do- I'm on Premium Subscription- Connect USB Stick - Add Folder 1/4 folders to Loca...

andreas_r
Casual Listener
Hi, Unfortunately, automatic recognition does not seem to work for me. What my goal is Create 4 playlists located in 4 distinct folders on a USB Stick. What I tried to do ...
2019-10-29 7:53:37 AM
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Spotify will not detect devices

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceASUS LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI have been spending eternity trying to get my spotify to detect my phone. Tried everything; clearing offline devices, reinstalling, turning off network, making a n...

toxicZodiac
Newbie
Plan Premium Country USA Device ASUS Laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I have been spending eternity trying to get my spotify to detect my phone. Tried ...
2019-10-28 11:09:35 PM
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there is no playlist on anything

PlanPremiumCountry: america Devicemacbook pro 2014 Operating SystemMacOS Catalina The problem started last year when my spotify stoped working by not displaying any songs on any playlists. I delated the app using Appcleaner, and search for any catche...

bobcar123
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country: america Device macbook pro 2014 Operating System MacOS Catalina The problem started last year when my spotify stoped working by not displaying any...
2019-10-27 10:16:03 PM
2019-10-28 9:22:41 PM
bobcar123
Casual Listener
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who added to a playlist

How can I see who added a song to a Collaborative playlistI use iOS & Windows desktop

Johnnyboy65
Casual Listener
How can I see who added a song to a Collaborative playlist I use iOS & Windows desktop
2019-10-28 12:06:29 PM
2019-10-28 3:16:42 PM
OneByBoo
Roadie
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1 replies
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iOS
Windows Desktop

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My friends can't see my spotify activity

"Publish my activity" is on and private session is off but my friends still can't see what I'm listening to. Is there anything I can do or does it have something to do with the update?

lunari1
Visitor
"Publish my activity" is on and private session is off but my friends still can't see what I'm listening to. Is there anything I can do or does it have something to do with the update?
2019-10-28 10:48:05 AM
2019-10-28 3:14:38 PM
OneByBoo
Roadie
479 Views
1 replies
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479 Views
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Artist names no longer clickable!

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceVarious PCsOperating SystemWindows 7, 10 My Question or IssueArtist names the desktop homebage appear to be broken. They are no longer clickable links. This happens on Windows 7 and 10. Just thought I'd share. Hope this get...

Smellylegs
Regular
Plan Premium Country USA Device Various PCs Operating System Windows 7, 10 My Question or Issue Artist names the desktop homebage appear to be broken. They are no longer clicka...
2019-10-15 1:53:24 AM
2019-10-28 4:28:40 AM
jacobsturm
Newbie
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2 replies
3 likes
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Glitch

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Cant listen Music on Desktop Client but im able on Smartphone

PlanPremium (Family)CountryGermanyDevicePC & SmartphoneOperating SystemWin 10 1903 / Android 9 My Question or IssueI can't listen to the following title via the desktop client of Spotify:Kaan, Snoop Dogg, Eleni Foureira - Sirens - Radio EditIt's gray...

cirte86
Casual Listener
Plan Premium (Family) Country Germany Device PC & Smartphone Operating System Win 10 1903 / Android 9 My Question or Issue I can't listen to the following title via the desktop c...
2019-10-26 3:17:20 PM
2019-10-27 11:18:29 PM
MauriceMV
Spotify Star
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play/pause/forward and backward buttons not working

PlanPremiumCountrycanadaDevicehp pavilion x2 10Operating Systemwindows 10 My Question or Issuerecently my play pause fast forward and rewind buttons built into my keyboard have stopped working. im not sure why they work on everything else

joshyB
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country canada Device hp pavilion x2 10 Operating System windows 10 My Question or Issue recently my play pause fast forward and rewind buttons built into my keyboard ha...
2019-10-25 12:02:31 AM
2019-10-27 11:02:59 PM
MauriceMV
Spotify Star
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1 replies
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Solved!! Spotify Failed To Open Error (1304)

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceWindows 10 Installer & Windows 10 appOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSo basically when I try to open the spotify app I get that error. No idea how I got it or what's causing it. I'm willing to try anything. Th...

EliteEmperor
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country US Device Windows 10 Installer & Windows 10 app Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue So basically when I try to open the spotify app I get that e...
2019-10-25 9:57:21 PM
2019-10-27 10:04:09 PM
OneByBoo
Roadie
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3 replies
0 likes

1286 Views
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Spotify unable to start

PlanFreeCountrySingapore DeviceWindowsOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSpotify blank screen. have tried uninstalling and re-installing and still it doesnt work. error

WoShiProDevils
Visitor
Plan Free Country Singapore Device Windows Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Spotify blank screen. have tried uninstalling and re-installing and still it doesn...
2019-10-26 1:51:39 PM
2019-10-27 9:42:50 PM
OneByBoo
Roadie
412 Views
1 replies
0 likes

412 Views
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How do i add local songs to an album

PlanPremiumCountryswedenDevice(PC, iPhone 8+)Operating System(iOS 13, windows 10) My Question or IssueThere's an album with a couple of the songs taken out and i was wondering if i could add them back in through local files?

fililp
Visitor
Plan Premium Country sweden Device (PC, iPhone 8+) Operating System (iOS 13, windows 10) My Question or Issue There's an album with a couple of the songs taken out and i was ...
2019-10-26 7:58:59 PM
2019-10-27 9:35:11 PM
OneByBoo
Roadie
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1 replies
0 likes

451 Views
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Remove the BIG annoying New Playlist button and status bar please

PlanPremiumCountryNorwayOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSuddenly the Playlist has less space. The button "New Playlist" is not used enough to justify this size or placement. Kind regards, Geir

Geir_
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Norway Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Suddenly the Playlist has less space. The button "New Playlist" is not used enough to justify this si...
2019-10-27 8:04:06 AM
2019-10-27 9:27:14 PM
OneByBoo
Roadie
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1 replies
1 likes

748 Views
1 replies
1 likes

Play local files from desktop using phone or smartwatch.

PlanFreeCountry DeviceGalaxy Note 9/Galaxy Active 2Operating SystemAndroid/Tizen My Question or IssueCan I play my local files from PC using my phone and or smart watch while I'm not on same Wifi and without storing them locally to either device? I w...

Aelio
Visitor
Plan Free Country Device Galaxy Note 9/Galaxy Active 2 Operating System Android/Tizen My Question or Issue Can I play my local files from PC using my phone and or smart watch ...
2019-10-27 7:24:42 PM
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Banner Ads Cover Playlist

PlanFreeCountry USDeviceLenovo ThinkPad SL510Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue Bottom banner ad covers last couple songs of playlist

Dragon_Sentinal
Newbie
Plan Free Country US Device Lenovo ThinkPad SL510 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Bottom banner ad covers last couple songs of playlist
2018-06-19 1:22:49 AM
2019-10-27 6:04:45 PM
Crazychemist
Music Fan
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Spotify cannot play song and then skips all songs... (with a workaround)

PlanPremiumCountry DevicePCOperating SystemWindows My Question or IssueI had the dread Spotify can't play issue where it would attempt to play and then skip the song after 2~ seconds.. and then skip every other song...I had this sporadically, and a a...

wamprat
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Device PC Operating System Windows My Question or Issue I had the dread Spotify can't play issue where it would attempt to play and then skip the so...
2019-10-27 10:37:26 AM
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Cant see saved songs under artists on mobile

PlanPremiumCountry United StatesDeviceAny that ive triedOperating SystemAny My Question or Issue When I go to the "My Library" tab and go to the "artists" tab, half of the artists that i follow, they appear, but when I open them the music that i have...

death1783
Newbie
Plan Premium Country United States Device Any that ive tried Operating System Any My Question or Issue When I go to the "My Library" tab and go to the "arti...
2019-02-15 1:59:31 AM
2019-10-27 6:33:38 AM
bagoo
Visitor
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4 replies
1 likes

1071 Views
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