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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
Monday
pastasås
Casual Listener
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66 replies
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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
45m ago
tunaman_jim
Gig Goer
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249 replies
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57354 Views
249 replies
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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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1 replies
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3627 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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Superuser Contribution SPOTIFY continually goes offline even though I have internet access

My Question or IssueSpotify continually glitches from online to offline, preventing me from using it. I have full ethernet access and a fully working pc. I have tried logging in and out, relaunching the app, reinstalling the app, and basically anythi...

LemonAid
Music Fan
My Question or Issue Spotify continually glitches from online to offline, preventing me from using it. I have full ethernet access and a fully working pc. I have tried logging in and out, relaunchin...
2018-12-15 7:29:21 AM
2018-12-27 12:15:56 PM
Katerina
Spotify Legend
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3 replies
1 likes

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3 replies
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Solved!! Wrong key combination help if not in English

In the "burger" menu of the Spotify client (did not test Windows Store version), the key combination for the options are almost all of them "Command+Ctrl+$1", if the Spotify Desktop Client is not set in English.Here are some example in different lang...

raulblr
Casual Listener
In the "burger" menu of the Spotify client (did not test Windows Store version), the key combination for the options are almost all of them "Command+Ctrl+$1", if the Spotify Desktop Client is no...
2018-12-19 11:37:10 AM
2018-12-27 9:13:53 AM
raulblr
Casual Listener
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2 replies
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key combinations
languages

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Spotify won't download

PlanFamily PlanCountry Canada I have a Windows 7 My Question or Issue Whenever I try to download Spotify an error message shows up saying Spotify could not be started, error code 17. I have already tried the whole installation link and it still didn'...

annhsu0222
Newbie
Plan Family Plan Country Canada I have a Windows 7 My Question or Issue Whenever I try to download Spotify an error message shows up saying Spotify could not be...
2018-12-27 1:57:06 AM
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Superuser Contribution Please return the "who is following my playlist" function

Please return the "who is following my playlist" function, we really miss it. I would love to see who follows my playlists. You had this function before, why is it not available anymore. Thank you Tereza

Tereza2
Music Fan
Please return the "who is following my playlist" function, we really miss it. I would love to see who follows my playlists. You had this function before, why is it not available anymore. Thank you Te...
2018-12-19 2:31:02 PM
2018-12-26 12:32:50 AM
Tereza2
Music Fan
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4 replies
5 likes

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4 replies
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Spotify will change a song in the middle of playing to a completely different style.

Spotify will change a song in the middle of playing to a completely different style. I went from soft guitar to hip hop without touching controls.....

musiclear
Newbie
Spotify will change a song in the middle of playing to a completely different style. I went from soft guitar to hip hop without touching controls.....
2018-12-26 4:29:07 PM
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0 replies
2 likes

260 Views
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Suddenly Spotify is not opening with the last heard song anymore

PlanPremiumCountry GermanyDeviceLaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue Till a few days ago Spotify always opened with the last heard track. Since I listen to a lot of audio books this eas very convienient. Suddenly it opens "blank" and...

SandraHo
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Germany Device Laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Till a few days ago Spotify always opened with the last heard track. Since I l...
2018-12-26 9:47:39 AM
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Browser seems to have welded itself to my Spotify application?

I know, kind of an interesting question to ask. So, it happened a while ago (Maybe 3-4 weeks?) but I never took much interest in it until now because it wasn't really causing any issues. Now it just looks clunky and annoying, but on to the actual iss...

EnderGamer3MC
Newbie
I know, kind of an interesting question to ask. So, it happened a while ago (Maybe 3-4 weeks?) but I never took much interest in it until now because it wasn't really causing any issues...
2018-12-26 7:49:34 AM
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Autoplay will not switch off

Plan PremiumCountry USADevice HP Envy 750-175se DTOperating System Windows 7My Question or IssueAuto play continues to play despite being switched off in settings?

Chiguy1
Regular
Plan Premium Country USA Device HP Envy 750-175se DT Operating System Windows 7 My Question or Issue Auto play continues to play despite being switched off in settin...
2018-12-25 3:03:54 PM
2018-12-26 7:13:38 AM
OneByBoo
Roadie
472 Views
1 replies
0 likes
autoplay
Windows 7

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Spotify in Windows

PlanPremiumCountry PhilippinesDeviceHP PavillionOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue: The audio of my Spotify stop working when I switch to Facebook messenger app and will resume when I switch back. How can I listen to Spotify while using ...

TripoRyan
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Philippines Device HP Pavillion Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue: The audio of my Spotify stop working when I switch to Facebook me...
2018-12-26 2:47:53 AM
2018-12-26 7:10:32 AM
OneByBoo
Roadie
250 Views
1 replies
0 likes

250 Views
1 replies
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Is there a way to control the pc spotify client with my Gear S3

PlanPremiumCountryUnited statesOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue Is there a way to control the pc spotify client with my Gear S3

j4-137uh_89id
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country United states Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Is there a way to control the pc spotify client with my Gear S3
2018-12-25 11:23:38 PM
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Spotify update error 2

PlanPremiumCountryCzech Republic Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I've got problem with my updater. I've seen Spotify update error topic, where is suggested to change path to Update folder, but this won't work for me.In my C:\...\AppDa...

Kuldjas
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Czech Republic Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I've got problem with my updater. I've seen Spotify update error topic, where i...
2018-12-25 6:39:40 PM
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0 replies
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spotify program opens automaticly

hello!the app for some reason opens up automatically every time on turning on my computer. couldn't find any option on the win desktop program to change it.how can I stop the auto open?

rotemgalnor
Newbie
hello! the app for some reason opens up automatically every time on turning on my computer. couldn't find any option on the win desktop program to change it. how can I stop the auto open?
2018-12-24 11:13:19 PM
2018-12-25 6:31:55 PM
user-removed
Not applicable
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1 replies
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Wont Run

PlanPremiumCountryCaandaDeviceASUS LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueCan not run Spotify music using Windows 10 OS. Says C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\SpotifyMusic_1.96.181.0_x86__zpdnekdrz...\SpotifyMigrator.exe The specified user ...

chevracing88
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Caanda Device ASUS Laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Can not run Spotify music using Windows 10 OS. Says C:\Program Files\WindowsApps...
2018-12-25 5:06:11 PM
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[Desktop] Problem when connection lost to bluetooth headphone

PlanPremiumCountryTurkeyDeviceHP LaptopOperating SystemWindows 8 My Question or IssueWhen listening with a bluetooth headphone, if connection is lost at some point, track pauses, pause button becomes unresponsive. After this point, if I close the app...

koray1396
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Turkey Device HP Laptop Operating System Windows 8 My Question or Issue When listening with a bluetooth headphone, if connection is lost at some point, t...
2018-12-25 1:37:34 PM
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0 replies
1 likes

234 Views
0 replies
1 likes

Display settings - background and font colour

PlanFree/PremiumCountry SpainDeviceDesktopOperating SystemLinux Mint My Question or Issue I find the black background with grey font difficult to read in some cases.Is there any way of changing the theme/colour to black or dark font on a white backgr...

GrahamB41
Newbie
Plan Free/Premium Country Spain Device Desktop Operating System Linux Mint My Question or Issue I find the black background with grey font difficult to ...
2018-12-25 12:44:53 PM
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0 replies
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Sonos (as a Spotify device)

PlanPremiumCountry USADevice(PC)Operating System(Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI can play Spotify from the Sonos APPS, however, I used to see all 3 of my house's Sonos Zone players within the Spotify Desktop Application. I can see all my other...

Brianinla
Newbie
Plan Premium Country USA Device (PC) Operating System (Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue I can play Spotify from the Sonos APPS, however, I used to see all 3 of my house's ...
2018-12-25 7:38:13 AM
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Solved!! when i open a spotify internet player , it told me that i open too much pages .

when i open a spotify internet player , it told me that i open too much pages .but i only open one page . how should i do .

chounchu
Casual Listener
when i open a spotify internet player , it told me that i open too much pages .but i only open one page . how should i do .
2018-12-24 3:00:12 PM
2018-12-25 6:52:12 AM
OneByBoo
Roadie
416 Views
3 replies
0 likes

416 Views
3 replies
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Daily Mix not showing, but on phone it shows 2 daily mixes.

PlanFreeCountry BulgariaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSo whenever i try to play my daily mixes from my pc. They don't show, but on android they do! I have to like them from my phone, so i can play them on my pc! I tried to so...

DexxLink
Newbie
Plan Free Country Bulgaria Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue So whenever i try to play my daily mixes from my pc. They don't show, but on andro...
2018-12-24 12:29:53 AM
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App crash after change a output source

DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 7My Question or IssueI start playing a song and change output source from USB headset to jack. Player just loop a 1 second of song and can't stop normal. Re-install don't help.My steps:1. Play song2. Choose JACK output...

CrashleX
Newbie
Device PC Operating System Windows 7 My Question or Issue I start playing a song and change output source from USB headset to jack. Player just loop a 1 second of song and can't sto...
2018-12-24 10:44:20 AM
2018-12-24 12:10:37 AM
Sebasty
Spotify Star
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1 replies
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Payment and Premium for Family Issues

PlanPremiumCountry Mexico My Question or Issue I have a suscription to a Familar Plan on Spotify which charges monthly to a credit card. This month, the payment was authorized on the card and the money has been charged, but Spotify says that the paym...

Diego_Mangino
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Mexico My Question or Issue I have a suscription to a Familar Plan on Spotify which charges monthly to a credit card. This month, the payment was a...
2018-12-24 12:06:45 AM
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