Help - Desktop Windows

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
2024-09-03 1:50:30 PM
ipanasenko
Newbie
49923 Views
77 replies
27 likes

49923 Views
77 replies
27 likes

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
rednblu
Roadie
75794 Views
271 replies
21 likes

75794 Views
271 replies
21 likes

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
5311 Views
1 replies
6 likes

5311 Views
1 replies
6 likes

[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
145452 Views
0 replies
26 likes
Mac
Windows

145452 Views
0 replies
26 likes

Spotify Desktop Visible for all devices in network.

Is it possible to set up a Spotify Client on a PC and let it show up in the Spotify Connect List on other devices in the network? This would be great for a Media PC in the living room, so you dont always have to manually login into your personal acco...

tikay282
Newbie
Is it possible to set up a Spotify Client on a PC and let it show up in the Spotify Connect List on other devices in the network? This would be great for a Media PC in the living room, so you dont al...
2018-03-06 7:13:46 PM
307 Views
0 replies
0 likes

307 Views
0 replies
0 likes

Songs Skip Immediately

Im using Sopitfy Web Player on Windows 7 with good internet and headphones.I was using Spotify fine w no problem until this morning when it kept skipping songs immediately as soon as I clicked on one until it skips about 5 songs then it plays an Ad j...

ArchdukeAndrew
Newbie
Im using Sopitfy Web Player on Windows 7 with good internet and headphones. I was using Spotify fine w no problem until this morning when it kept skipping songs immediately as soon as I clicked on...
2018-03-06 6:56:11 PM
431 Views
0 replies
0 likes

431 Views
0 replies
0 likes

2 Moderators for one Playlist

Hey Community, first I'll descripe my situation. We are two People and want to moderate a Playlist with two seperatet Spotify Accounts. The Playlist should be public for a medium big fellowship. The 'problem' is that only me and my friend should be a...

spotifyEndora
Newbie
Hey Community, first I'll descripe my situation. We are two People and want to moderate a Playlist with two seperatet Spotify Accounts. The Playlist should be public for a medium b...
2018-03-06 1:47:51 PM
2018-03-06 6:31:48 PM
Nightslash360
Roadie
909 Views
1 replies
0 likes

909 Views
1 replies
0 likes

import music from windows media player

hi! how can i import my music from windows media player to spotify? please help me!lg stephan

user-removed
Visitor
hi! how can i import my music from windows media player to spotify? please help me! lg stephan
2012-02-24 10:31:01 PM
2018-03-06 5:33:52 PM
Skynny70
Newbie
52991 Views
34 replies
5 likes

52991 Views
34 replies
5 likes

Spotify says it's updating but it isn't

The green bar doesn't move. I can fix this by closing Spotify in Task Manager, but I will get a notification (the blue circle) that there is an update available, and the next day Spotify will ask for permission to update when starting it up.

Electronized
Casual Listener
The green bar doesn't move. I can fix this by closing Spotify in Task Manager, but I will get a notification (the blue circle) that there is an update available, and the next day Spotify will ask for...
2018-03-06 3:39:24 PM
291 Views
0 replies
0 likes

291 Views
0 replies
0 likes

White bar at the top of spotify?

I recently updated spotify and now there is a white bar at the top. How would I fix this?

_shimo
Newbie
I recently updated spotify and now there is a white bar at the top. How would I fix this?
2018-03-03 3:21:21 AM
2018-03-06 2:41:25 PM
user-removed
Not applicable
7131 Views
5 replies
2 likes

7131 Views
5 replies
2 likes

Desktop app under corporate firewall with CNTLM

Hello. I'm successfully using CNTLM as a proxy to install python packages. and other stuff, etc. But, for some reason, Spotify desktop app is not being able to use it and connect. I've tried many variations: HTTP, SOCKS4, ..., adding or not adding my...

ciberglo
Regular
Hello. I'm successfully using CNTLM as a proxy to install python packages. and other stuff, etc. But, for some reason, Spotify desktop app is not being able to use it and connect...
2017-04-13 12:21:47 PM
2018-03-06 2:34:47 PM
seanjseymour
Newbie
1047 Views
1 replies
0 likes
Windows

1047 Views
1 replies
0 likes

Spotify Crashes Windows 8.1

For the past 3 weeks now, if I have Spotify playing music in the background on my Windows 8.1 laptop, after a random time (could be one song, could be a half days worth), it will at some point freeze where it loops 1second of the song that was playin...

LoosSerine
Newbie
For the past 3 weeks now, if I have Spotify playing music in the background on my Windows 8.1 laptop, after a random time (could be one song, could be a half days worth), it will at some point freeze...
2018-03-06 12:56:27 PM
2018-03-06 1:55:39 PM
CzechFencer
Composer
286 Views
1 replies
0 likes

286 Views
1 replies
0 likes

Solved!! Start

I have an Argon stream2 streamer. I also have this PC, connected to the same network. Now I try to play spotify on the streamer. It has a place called "Spotify", so I went there, pressed the "select button". It now says "Waiting for users" and there ...

BoFo1
Casual Listener
I have an Argon stream2 streamer. I also have this PC, connected to the same network. Now I try to play spotify on the streamer. It has a place called "Spotify", so I went there, pressed the "select ...
2018-03-05 4:03:57 PM
2018-03-06 12:39:19 PM
Sebasty
Community Legend
1662 Views
3 replies
0 likes

1662 Views
3 replies
0 likes

How to add local file to IOS?

https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t34.0-12/28829548_10156313192011617_342186544_n.jpg?oh=948611846a957f99274f94cfa8e9a6c4&oe=5A9F5200 The same playlists shows nothing in my IPhone, how to fix this, thanks a lot.

climbk49266
Casual Listener
https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t34.0-12/28829548_10156313192011617_342186544_n.jpg?oh=948611846a957f99274f94cfa8e9a6c4&oe=5A9F5200 The same playlists shows nothing in my IPhone, ...
2018-03-05 4:45:38 PM
2018-03-06 5:26:32 AM
climbk49266
Casual Listener
640 Views
2 replies
0 likes

640 Views
2 replies
0 likes

Solved!! Playlists gone

I accidentally disconnected my account from Facebook, and all my playlists disappeared. I reconnected to Facebook, but they're still gone. I tried going to the recover playlists page, which did work. Is there any way to get them back?

YacoTaco
Newbie
I accidentally disconnected my account from Facebook, and all my playlists disappeared. I reconnected to Facebook, but they're still gone. I tried going to the recover playlists page, which did work....
2018-03-06 3:45:33 AM
2018-03-06 3:59:38 AM
TobiasYoung
Composer
1337 Views
1 replies
0 likes

1337 Views
1 replies
0 likes

Solved!! Blue screen

Hi guys, every time I try to install Spotify on my computer running windows 10 gives me a Blue Screen of Death, anybody knows why and how to fix it? Thanks in advance.

giuseppe_89
Casual Listener
Hi guys, every time I try to install Spotify on my computer running windows 10 gives me a Blue Screen of Death, anybody knows why and how to fix it? Thanks in advance.
2017-10-25 12:29:22 PM
2018-03-05 12:14:52 AM
CarolDavidson59
Newbie
19750 Views
6 replies
0 likes
Windows

19750 Views
6 replies
0 likes

Dear Spotify it is 2018. Why is your Windows version still so sluggish?

Hello, my hardware is capable of running modern games with 120fps+ on fullHD. Ryzen 1700x paired with a GTX1080. Yet my computer is struggling to handle Spotify and dont tell me to delete cache files or remove some folders to scan because I already d...

Pingumania
Newbie
Hello, my hardware is capable of running modern games with 120fps+ on fullHD. Ryzen 1700x paired with a GTX1080. Yet my computer is struggling to handle Spotify and dont tell m...
2018-03-05 4:34:04 PM
2018-03-05 11:16:32 PM
reeong
Regular
798 Views
2 replies
7 likes

798 Views
2 replies
7 likes

Release in Croatia?

Any plans for that? ETA?

user-removed
Visitor
Any plans for that? ETA?
2018-01-12 4:53:35 PM
2018-03-05 8:37:36 PM
Sebasty
Community Legend
9628 Views
2 replies
19 likes

9628 Views
2 replies
19 likes

Solved!! How can I install spotify on a different drive?

I do not want spotify on my C drive, I would like it to install on my E drive. When I install spotify it automatically goes to C drive and does not even give me an option to change this. Is there a way to change it?

Meditrina
Regular
I do not want spotify on my C drive, I would like it to install on my E drive. When I install spotify it automatically goes to C drive and does not even give me an option to change this. ...
2013-02-09 8:48:52 PM
2018-03-05 7:18:43 PM
AJRamos308
Newbie
119541 Views
26 replies
6 likes

119541 Views
26 replies
6 likes

[Bug] User Name Cutoff After 1.0.75.483.g7ff4a0dc update

The recent Windows Spotify Desktop App update [v1.0.75.483.g7ff4a0dc] has a issue with scaling (NOT the Microsoft Store version). More to the point the Minimize Button cuts off part of the User Name/Little Arrow in the upper right corner. Steps to re...

Quad5Ny
Newbie
The recent Windows Spotify Desktop App update [v1.0.75.483.g7ff4a0dc] has a issue with scaling (NOT the Microsoft Store version). More to the point the Minimize Button cuts off part of the U...
2018-03-01 10:58:09 PM
2018-03-05 6:38:49 PM
Sebasty
Community Legend
834 Views
4 replies
3 likes

834 Views
4 replies
3 likes

Solved!! How Can I Change My Name on Spotify? (Not Username)

I've looked around the spotify community for the answer to this question, and I know that you can't change your username on spotify. But I don't care about that, because my username is some random string of letters and numbers that doesn't show up on...

JstnMcBrd
Regular
I've looked around the spotify community for the answer to this question, and I know that you can't change your username on spotify. But I don't care about that, because my username is some random st...
2018-03-04 3:15:10 AM
2018-03-05 6:26:39 PM
Maxim
Spotify Star
14158 Views
3 replies
0 likes

14158 Views
3 replies
0 likes

Playlist dissapeared in windows desktop app

A colaborative playlist I've made appear on the web version of Spotify, but after I sign the premium, the playlist doesn't appear on desktop app. What can I do?

Ryendel
Newbie
A colaborative playlist I've made appear on the web version of Spotify, but after I sign the premium, the playlist doesn't appear on desktop app. What can I do?
2018-03-05 4:39:46 PM
311 Views
0 replies
0 likes

311 Views
0 replies
0 likes

Solved!! Spotify desktop fullscreen bug

I'm running a dual monitor setup and noticed that when I move the Spotify app to my main screen and fullscreen it, it cuts off at my friends list and just displays my desktop on the far right of my screen. This also means that it cuts off the volume ...

Jackknif3
Casual Listener
I'm running a dual monitor setup and noticed that when I move the Spotify app to my main screen and fullscreen it, it cuts off at my friends list and just displays my desktop on the far right of my s...
2017-10-10 11:15:56 PM
2018-03-05 4:34:22 PM
SchmooStuff
Newbie
12560 Views
7 replies
0 likes

12560 Views
7 replies
0 likes

Spotify plays music on its own.

Cant seem to find a costumer support? My spotify on my phone is playing music by itself. I can see on the recently played list, that it is not my music. Sometimes another device tries to change my playing device, an i have to overule it a couple of t...

BNykjaer
Newbie
Cant seem to find a costumer support? My spotify on my phone is playing music by itself. I can see on the recently played list, that it is not my music. Sometimes another device tries to change my pl...
2018-03-05 2:45:43 PM
2018-03-05 4:23:02 PM
MattSuda
Spotify Star
3497 Views
1 replies
2 likes

3497 Views
1 replies
2 likes

Spotify Community

Help categories

Account & Payment

Using Spotify

Listen Everywhere

Desktop (Windows)

Forum Posts