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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
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2023-06-26 8:42:18 AM
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barnes
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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
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2023-04-28 8:08:45 PM
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MattSuda
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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
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2013-09-17 11:47:47 AM
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FAQ: Spotify for Windows 10 app

Hey folks, we've outlined some of the common questions you might have about the Windows 10 app now available. Please post in this board if you have any other questions. Q: Why can’t I see Spotify in the Windows 10 store? A: Spotify for Windows store ...

meahtenoha
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2017-06-21 1:56:20 PM
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does it appear to anyone else that the number of streams hasn't updated in the last few days?

I've noticed that the number of streams/monthly listeners hasn't updated in the last few days. I've shut down the program and opened it up again, looked on 2 different computers, and it's still the same as it was three days ago.

winifred
Casual Listener
I've noticed that the number of streams/monthly listeners hasn't updated in the last few days. I've shut down the program and opened it up again, looked on 2 different computers, and it's still...
2018-05-05 12:00:46 AM
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How do I see artists I bleep about on browse?

I have a simple problem: I want to see the hundreds of artists I follow's releases, unfortunately I cannot find a place to browse them without wasting hours individually going through them to see if a new single or album has been released. Is it poss...

givemebasicinfo
Casual Listener
I have a simple problem: I want to see the hundreds of artists I follow's releases, unfortunately I cannot find a place to browse them without wasting hours individually going through them to see if ...
2018-05-05 9:29:17 PM
2018-05-05 10:21:48 PM
Sebasty
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"This song is not available. If you have the file on your computer you can import it."

Every time i try to play a song i get this messsage saying "This song is not available. If you have the file on your computer you can import it." I have had this messaging coming up for months and have given up trying to listen to spotify on my lapto...

Sirfad
Newbie
Every time i try to play a song i get this messsage saying "This song is not available. If you have the file on your computer you can import it." I have had this messaging coming up for months and ha...
2018-05-05 8:09:14 PM
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Solved!! Scratching and popping noises during music

Hello, I have a serious issue with the Spotify app. I'm using it on a Windows 10 Hewlett Packard computer, which I bought a few days ago. I downloaded the Spotify app, expecting it to work. It doesn't. The music makes cracking and popping noises when...

beepmoller
Roadie
Hello, I have a serious issue with the Spotify app. I'm using it on a Windows 10 Hewlett Packard computer, which I bought a few days ago. I downloaded the Spotify app, expecting it to work. It doesn'...
2018-05-04 3:38:08 AM
2018-05-05 7:02:15 PM
beepmoller
Roadie
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Playlists

Hi, the main playlist I use on spotify, which is about 400 songs, got reduced 90 songs and when I go on spotify on my computer it shows as if the rest of the songs should be there but instead blank spaces are there. Since the playlist is not technica...

julienalonso
Newbie
Hi, the main playlist I use on spotify, which is about 400 songs, got reduced 90 songs and when I go on spotify on my computer it shows as if the rest of the songs should be there but instead blank s...
2018-05-05 4:57:58 PM
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Spotify app for Windows 10 - Windows phones, Tablets, PC and Xbox One

Hi I'm new to the Community so sorry if I have posted in the wrong place.Please helpI have 4 devices and Premium only allows me to download songs to 3 devices. I don't need to download to my Windows 10 PC as it is always connected to the Net. How do ...

Mbtuninsw
Newbie
Hi I'm new to the Community so sorry if I have posted in the wrong place. Please help I have 4 devices and Premium only allows me to download songs to 3 devices. I don't need to...
2018-05-05 1:24:41 AM
2018-05-05 2:20:39 PM
IguanaSetup
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PC app can't play songs after being connected to Bluetooth.

So if I play music in Spotify (downloaded from the homepage) in windows 10, switch to bluetooth speakers when I'm in the kitchen making food, then go back to PC speakers, Spotify stops the music and is "unable to play song" (any song) until I restart...

mattrizzi
Newbie
So if I play music in Spotify (downloaded from the homepage) in windows 10, switch to bluetooth speakers when I'm in the kitchen making food, then go back to PC speakers, Spotify stops the music and ...
2018-05-05 2:14:30 PM
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I can't see my daily mix in both web and app client

My Daily Mix doesn't show in Spotify Client and Web Player doesn't show too.

DarnellDog
Newbie
My Daily Mix doesn't show in Spotify Client and Web Player doesn't show too.
2018-05-05 11:22:45 AM
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[All Platforms][Partnership] Payments with Verge (XVG) Cryptocurrency

HelloI joined the Spotify Community 3 months ago and I enjoyed the 3 month free offer very much.Recently I started making my monthly payments but since I need to take these payments to my bookkeeper, I'm looking for a way now to receive and print off...

forbeauty
Newbie
Hello I joined the Spotify Community 3 months ago and I enjoyed the 3 month free offer very much. Recently I started making my monthly payments but since I need to take these payments to my bookkee...
2018-05-05 10:41:44 AM
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Spotify won't recognize few local files

Spotify recognized all of my local files, but a few songs.Tried to convert them to MP3, didn't help.Any solutions?

user-removed
Visitor
Spotify recognized all of my local files, but a few songs. Tried to convert them to MP3, didn't help. Any solutions?
2018-05-05 10:33:07 AM
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Albums Disappearing

Lots of soundtracks from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (e.g. Iron Man) have disappeared. Does anyone know what to do or if/when they will return?

Jasmina002
Newbie
Lots of soundtracks from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (e.g. Iron Man) have disappeared. Does anyone know what to do or if/when they will return?
2018-05-04 11:43:19 PM
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All New Playlist Names End in 2

Everytime I create a playlist in the Windows app the name is listed as *Playlist Name* 2, so for instance, Awesome Playlist 2. This is happening on both of my computers.

gimpboy76
Music Fan
Everytime I create a playlist in the Windows app the name is listed as *Playlist Name* 2, so for instance, Awesome Playlist 2. This is happening on both of my computers.
2018-03-30 11:51:25 PM
2018-05-04 10:41:40 PM
gimpboy76
Music Fan
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Hosts file

Many apps use this file, and many people alter this file,eighter unnowingly or with some intent.But having: open.spotify.com 127.0.0.1 in your hosts file is really bad idea.This will cause ssl errors, if you have some ssl auth servers/daemons/service...

Rozzemak
Casual Listener
Many apps use this file, and many people alter this file, eighter unnowingly or with some intent. But having: open.spotify.com 127.0.0.1 in your hosts file is really bad idea. This will cause ss...
2018-05-04 10:39:07 PM
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Discover Weekly hasn't updated for over two weeks

Hey guys, my Discover Weekly has not updated in over two weeks. I've tried unfollowing and refollowing, logging out, then back in. Nothing seems to help - it's just stuck. My spotify URI for My Discover Weekly is spotify:user:spotify:playlist:37i9dQZ...

AmericanLoco
Casual Listener
Hey guys, my Discover Weekly has not updated in over two weeks. I've tried unfollowing and refollowing, logging out, then back in. Nothing seems to help - it's just stuck. My spotify URI for...
2018-05-01 3:10:08 AM
2018-05-04 10:29:40 PM
AmericanLoco
Casual Listener
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Shuffle shows wrong song in the list

Hi,the problem is, if I press "shuffle" button, I begin seeing wrong song selection in the playlist. See the picture attached.The bottom left corner show right song, but the playlist shows wrong.It happens almost on all albums I listen. If I press sh...

abcg
Newbie
Hi, the problem is, if I press "shuffle" button, I begin seeing wrong song selection in the playlist. See the picture attached. The bottom left corner show right song, but the playlist shows wrong....
2018-05-04 10:16:56 PM
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download your titles

Hi everyone, Excuse me if this question has already been answered.If I remember well, there is a year ago, it was possible to save your titles like on the mobile app but now, I don't see anymore this option on computers. For sure we can do it manualy...

uoluol2000
Newbie
Hi everyone, Excuse me if this question has already been answered. If I remember well, there is a year ago, it was possible to save your titles like on the mobile app but now, I don't see a...
2018-05-04 8:20:08 PM
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Spotify Connect - Multiple Speakers/Devices

Hello, Ive had trouble consistently connecting to the office Sonos devices using the Spotify app. Both apps are running on a PC. Ive tried uninstalling and reinstalling both, reauthorizing the connection. In the Spotify app under connect devices, id ...

stev_fun
Casual Listener
Hello, Ive had trouble consistently connecting to the office Sonos devices using the Spotify app. Both apps are running on a PC. Ive tried uninstalling and reinstalling both, reauthorizing t...
2018-05-01 7:12:52 PM
2018-05-04 8:16:48 PM
stev_fun
Casual Listener
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This song is not availabe. If you have the file on your computer you can import it error!

I used to be able to play many songs on my friends' playlist without any issues, but now, I can only play like 10 songs from the 202 songs in the playlist. Whenever I click on a song, they give me the message "This song is not available. If you have ...

D3shly
Regular
I used to be able to play many songs on my friends' playlist without any issues, but now, I can only play like 10 songs from the 202 songs in the playlist. Whenever I click on a song, they give me th...
2018-04-28 12:28:46 PM
2018-05-04 7:53:02 PM
D3shly
Regular
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Spotify not working on computer

Hi I was just wondering if someone could help?My spotify wont work on my computer, it just keeps saying song unavailable but will work when I use it on my iphone. Ive made sure that everything is updated and have uninstalled and reinstalled again and...

jordannanichols
Regular
Hi I was just wondering if someone could help? My spotify wont work on my computer, it just keeps saying song unavailable but will work when I use it on my iphone. Ive made sure that everything is u...
2018-05-04 12:59:43 PM
2018-05-04 7:50:15 PM
KidBEnga
Casual Listener
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Songs Being Weird

Please help! when i play a song about 20 seconds into the song it goes to the remix version all by its self. got any ideas of how to fix this?

CohanPlayz
Music Fan
Please help! when i play a song about 20 seconds into the song it goes to the remix version all by its self. got any ideas of how to fix this?
2018-05-04 7:20:31 PM
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