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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
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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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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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Superuser Contribution Albums aren't showing up anymore in my library

PlanFreeCountry:GermanyDevice: DesktopOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueOn Desktop the new version just nuked the albums section from the library as it seems and merged it into the favorited songs section. I've been using Spotify since 20...

HNTR_TheCapricorn
Newbie
Plan Free Country: Germany Device: Desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue On Desktop the new version just nuked the albums section from the library as it seems and me...
2023-09-23 8:13:03 AM
2023-09-24 9:42:44 AM
Joan
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution reproducción aleatoria inteligente

como hacer para que funcione la opción "Reproducción aleatoria inteligente" en Windows 11PlanDe primera calidaddispositivoordenador personalsistema operativoVentanas 10, 11Mi pregunta o problemacomo hacer para que funcione la opción "Reproducción ale...

Santiago311
Visitor
como hacer para que funcione la opción "Reproducción aleatoria inteligente" en Windows 11 Plan De primera calidad dispositivo ordenador personal sistema operativo Ventanas 10, 11 Mi pregunta o...
2023-09-23 5:02:21 AM
2023-09-24 8:51:27 AM
Dian
Spotify Legend
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File - Import playlist that option is not there.

PlanFree/Premium FreeCountry Australia Device Windows computer - download itunes playlist to spotiftyOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I am trying to download my Itunes playlist. I have ticked the Share box in Itunes but when I click Fi...

wok68499
Newbie
Plan Free/Premium Free Country Australia Device Windows computer - download itunes playlist to spotifty Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I am trying...
2019-01-05 9:35:45 AM
2023-09-24 8:06:36 AM
SapperJashan
Newbie
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Superuser Contribution Incorrect resolution with multiple monitors

Operating SystemWindows 101.1.43.700.g20acee0f (Microsoft Store version) My IssueWhen the desktop app is maximized on one screen one line of pixels stays on both sides of the monitors next to the main monitor. I'm able to close the application from t...

jsilverstreak
Gig Goer
Operating System Windows 10 1.1.43.700.g20acee0f (Microsoft Store version) My Issue When the desktop app is maximized on one screen one line of pixels stays on both sides of the monitors ...
2020-10-18 4:09:10 AM
2023-09-22 12:24:10 AM
1199394617
Newbie
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multi-monitor
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Superuser Contribution Spotify stopping while listening + songs not downloading

PlanPremium Operating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI'm currently at my wits end with these 2 issues. The Spotify app AND Web Player stop playing certain songs with a "Can't play the current song" error. On some occasions it carries on stoppin...

SocktoberClassic
Newbie
Plan Premium Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue I'm currently at my wits end with these 2 issues. The Spotify app AND Web Player stop playing certain songs with a "...
2023-09-21 11:52:42 PM
2023-09-22 3:58:20 PM
Vasil
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Why wont my Podcast (Podbean) upload to spotify? I keep getting the same message? PLEASE HELP

Trying desperately to upload our Podcast to Spotify "The Litty T*tty Committee" No matter what I seem to do I can't amend this issue... I've tried many times. The response however, is so vague? Can someone please assist us to upload our podcast to wh...

DaisyAmelia
Visitor
Trying desperately to upload our Podcast to Spotify "The Litty T*tty Committee" No matter what I seem to do I can't amend this issue... I've tried many times. The response however...
2019-10-18 4:58:26 AM
2023-09-21 7:36:52 PM
Susan_GP
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution New lyrics layout update: aligned to the left

So... I just updated Spotify on my laptop (Windows 10) and what the **bleep** have you guys done to the lyrics page? Instead of the text being centered and nice and easy to follow, it's now all squished to one side, looking ugly and deformed and **bl...

acepeachbunny
Casual Listener
So... I just updated Spotify on my laptop (Windows 10) and what the **bleep** have you guys done to the lyrics page? Instead of the text being centered and nice and easy to follow, it's now all squis...
2023-08-31 4:24:33 PM
2023-09-20 5:26:25 PM
AntonioEstela
Newbie
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Your client does not have permission to get URL

PlanFreeCountryUkraineDeviceRedmi 5PCOperating SystemAndroidWindows 10 I can't access it from home but when i use mobile data it works fine (i can't even post anything here when i'm using home internet as it requires me to login to my account and gue...

iyolo
Newbie
Plan Free Country Ukraine Device Redmi 5 PC Operating System Android Windows 10 I can't access it from home but when i use mobile data it works fine (i can't even p...
2023-09-20 1:58:15 PM
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Restore playlist .json to Spotify Laptop

PlanPremiumCountryIndonesia Device(HP Laptop)Operating System(Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueHi,just want to know how to restore my personal data from previous account to new account. since my previous account i gave to my sister, so i would li...

Alpharomeoindia
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Indonesia Device (HP Laptop) Operating System (Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue Hi, just want to know how to restore my personal data from previous...
2023-09-16 7:47:08 AM
2023-09-20 5:42:13 AM
Alpharomeoindia
Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution Discord not displaying listening status

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice(Windows 10 desktop pc, iPhone 12 mini)Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or IssueDiscord wont display my listening activity from my desktop. When i try to play music on my spotify on my pc which i have the app downlo...

Tavilz_
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country USA Device (Windows 10 desktop pc, iPhone 12 mini) Operating System (Windows 10) My Question or Issue Discord wont display my listening activity from my desktop....
2022-02-15 5:50:35 PM
2023-09-20 3:42:23 AM
kevinncz
Visitor
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Superuser Contribution Songs not from my playlist

PlanFree/Premium FreeCountryUSADevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Desktop PCOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)Windows 10My Question or IssueWhenever I start playing songs from my playlist, after one or two s...

Chairbro
Visitor
Plan Free/Premium Free Country USA Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Desktop PC Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) Windows 10 My Question...
2023-09-19 11:52:13 AM
2023-09-19 11:57:47 PM
Eni
Moderator
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Where did Queue Go?

I'm using my Spotify Premium on Windows 11 in the desktop app. Why am I unable to find the button for "Queue"? It used to be in the bottom corner next to "Connect to Device," but it disappeared. Do I just need to uninstall and reinstall the app?

bcwalnja
Newbie
I'm using my Spotify Premium on Windows 11 in the desktop app. Why am I unable to find the button for "Queue"? It used to be in the bottom corner next to "Connect to Device," but it disappeared. Do I...
2023-09-19 4:21:53 PM
2023-09-19 6:14:17 PM
mauve_minnow
Roadie
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1 replies
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Superuser Contribution [Podcasts] podcasts description text is not selectable

The text in the description of the podcast is not selectable. The links in it are also not clickable.

musicit
Casual Listener
The text in the description of the podcast is not selectable. The links in it are also not clickable.
2019-08-05 3:06:10 AM
2023-09-19 5:28:40 PM
LarsBoddie
Visitor
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Superuser Contribution [Desktop][Other] Bring Back Alt + Arrow keys back to Spotify desktop app

There used to be the feature where I could use the Alt + arrow key to move forward and backwards in Spotify but the new update removed. I usually am very happy with Spotify and the service you provide but I urge you to add this simple trick back. Tha...

cyrila2
Visitor
There used to be the feature where I could use the Alt + arrow key to move forward and backwards in Spotify but the new update removed. I usually am very happy with Spotify and the service you provid...
2021-04-02 9:30:03 PM
2023-09-19 2:39:31 PM
nimareq
Roadie
438 Views
3 replies
1 likes
Desktop
Other

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Superuser Contribution Web Player not showing "Now Playing" when connected to last.fm

Hello, When connected to last.fm to listen "my library" the view on spotify web player not longer shows the "now playing". (It works fine if I listen a playlist on spotify). Check attachment.

AndreRhode
Regular
Hello, When connected to last.fm to listen "my library" the view on spotify web player not longer shows the "now playing". (It works fine if I listen a playlist on spotify). Check a...
2023-08-23 4:20:58 PM
2023-09-19 12:34:05 PM
AndreRhode
Regular
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Superuser Contribution https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6y5aV5dbZgHGehN3Rxglk0?si=NFg4EBPsTCWxO6J4Z1ls5w

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

karanOp123
Visitor
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
2023-09-18 4:49:09 PM
2023-09-19 9:04:42 AM
Vasil
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Play Queue: Navigation issues when adding multiple playlists and using Back button

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 64Bit My Question or Issue Play Queue: Navigation issues when adding multiple playlists and using Back buttonSo starting the App with a now Empty Play Queue updating the app, I start to play...

IN2-MOIST
Newbie
Plan Premium Country UK Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10 64Bit My Question or Issue Play Queue: Navigation issues when adding multiple playlists and using Back butt...
2023-09-18 7:46:32 AM
2023-09-18 11:01:17 PM
AlejaR
Moderator
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution I can't move my playlist out of the folder

I think it used to work, but it doesnt now

New user
Visitor
I think it used to work, but it doesnt now
2023-04-14 12:57:02 PM
2023-09-18 2:11:57 PM
jonniecharles
Casual Listener
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57 replies
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Spotify keeps changing the song I have playing to one particular song. Without my knowledge, as if a

PlanPremiumCountryMoldovaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueSpotify keeps changing the song I have playing to one particular song. Without my knowledge, as if a person from another device is doing it.When I'm going to listen to mu...

Mirayy
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Moldova Device PC Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Spotify keeps changing the song I have playing to one particular song. Without my knowledge, a...
2023-05-01 7:46:41 PM
2023-09-17 11:53:54 PM
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Superuser Contribution Spotify always starts at 100%% volume after rebooting PC (Windows 11)

PlanPremiumDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 HomeVersion 22H2OS build 22621.2134My Question or IssueEvery time i reboot my PC and open Spotify, the app starts up at 100% volume.If I reduce the volume by half, close the app fully and re-open it witho...

frozen6169
Newbie
Plan Premium Device PC Operating System Windows 11 Home Version 22H2 OS build 22621.2134 My Question or Issue Every time i reboot my PC and open Spotify, the app starts up at 100% ...
2023-09-17 6:23:41 AM
2023-09-17 7:31:56 PM
Susan_GP
Moderator
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