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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
2024-12-16 1:46:58 PM
Rim4
Gig Goer
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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
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Lanciano007
Gig Goer
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289 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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6641 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 won't play any songs unless they're in my library

All songs that are in my playlists, liked songs or playlists that I am following are playing just fine.If I select any artist at random and try to play anything of their content, Spotify just won't play and the player controls (play, prev/next, seek)...

uncle_lag
Newbie
All songs that are in my playlists, liked songs or playlists that I am following are playing just fine. If I select any artist at random and try to play anything of their content, Spotify just won't...
2023-10-02 4:57:51 PM
2023-10-03 11:21:06 AM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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1 replies
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Home page does not load on both desktop app and web player

PlanPremiumCountryVietnamOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueAs the title have stated, the home page does not load on both my desktop app and web player (mobile app still works). This happens across multiple devices and on different intern...

tuannamnguyen
Gig Goer
Plan Premium Country Vietnam Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue As the title have stated, the home page does not load on both my desktop app and web player (mobile app st...
2022-08-11 4:21:51 AM
2023-10-03 8:37:44 AM
Yordan
Moderator
9923 Views
55 replies
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Superuser Contribution Spotify doesn't work on my computer

Hi,I have an annoying and ongoing issue.I have a Premium Spotify account. My account works fine on my iPhone.But since June, there is no way to have it work on my computer (Win10, up-to-date) any more. I used the free version for years, and when I de...

New user
Visitor
Hi, I have an annoying and ongoing issue. I have a Premium Spotify account. My account works fine on my iPhone. But since June, there is no way to have it work on my computer (Win10, up-to-date) a...
2023-09-28 8:24:10 AM
2023-10-02 6:41:55 PM
Eni
Moderator
722 Views
1 replies
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722 Views
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution No Audio after the last update

PremiumItalyDesktop appWindows 10 After the last update I have no audio only on spotify destktop app. I try to reinstall the desktop app but the probelm remain. Obviously the audio on my PC is good

pinen83
Music Fan
Premium Italy Desktop app Windows 10 After the last update I have no audio only on spotify destktop app. I try to reinstall the desktop app but the probelm remain. Obviously the audio on ...
2023-10-01 3:47:05 PM
2023-10-02 6:26:00 PM
pinen83
Music Fan
555 Views
2 replies
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555 Views
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Superuser Contribution Play button , previous song button , next song button all 3 are greyed out

In my device the play button and the buttons on the left and right of it won't work , no songs can be played by my spotify , when i try to open web player it says something went wrong , i tried using a different account but spotify just does not work...

SadGhhoul
Newbie
In my device the play button and the buttons on the left and right of it won't work , no songs can be played by my spotify , when i try to open web player it says something went wrong , i tried usin...
2023-09-28 5:35:05 AM
2023-10-02 3:12:29 PM
Joan
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution idk if u ask questions here but my autoplay isnt working n ive tried everything

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

AAAAA47
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
2023-10-01 10:39:30 PM
2023-10-02 11:17:08 AM
Yordan
Moderator
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1 replies
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Playing Spotify from a desktop and Google home mini?

PlanPremiumCountryUK Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or IssueI usually listen to Spotify on my desktop, however I would like to possibly add a Google home mini to create a multi-room setup that I can use voice commands with. I currently use ...

SuA204
Newbie
Plan Premium Country UK Operating System (Windows 10) My Question or Issue I usually listen to Spotify on my desktop, however I would like to possibly add a Google home mini to...
2023-09-30 9:10:32 PM
2023-10-01 4:50:34 PM
Joan
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Another "Spotify can't play this right now" Windows

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 ProSpotify version: Spotify for Windows (64 bit)1.2.21.1104.g42cf0a50 My Question or IssueI have tried seemingly everything, but trying to stream anything on the desktop app results in the 'Spoti...

BennyJones
Newbie
Plan Premium Country UK Device PC Operating System Windows 10 Pro Spotify version: Spotify for Windows (64 bit) 1.2.21.1104.g42cf0a50 My Question or Issue I have tried seemi...
2023-09-29 8:50:11 PM
2023-10-01 11:13:44 AM
Dian
Spotify Legend
358 Views
1 replies
1 likes

358 Views
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Superuser Contribution I accidentally unlike my favorited song from Spotity liked songs list

I recently accidentally unliked songs from my like songs playlist and would want it back as it is my favorited song and i forgot the title of the song.

New user
Visitor
I recently accidentally unliked songs from my like songs playlist and would want it back as it is my favorited song and i forgot the title of the song.
2023-09-28 3:00:22 PM
2023-10-01 8:59:53 AM
Yordan
Moderator
246 Views
1 replies
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Superuser Contribution Like/Dislike on enhanced playlists

On spotify on windows 11, I am unable to locate a "like and dislike" button for the enhanced songs that are added by spotify and played. I have to go through the whole playlist, find the song (as searching is not an option for playlists that have bee...

Gustas_J
Casual Listener
On spotify on windows 11, I am unable to locate a "like and dislike" button for the enhanced songs that are added by spotify and played. I have to go through the whole playlist, find the song (as sea...
2023-09-28 1:43:18 PM
2023-10-01 8:44:00 AM
Dian
Spotify Legend
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1 replies
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Problem when playing via Bluetooth

PlanFreeCountryFranceDeviceDell XPS 13Operating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueHello,I use Spotify on my iPad and my computer (Dell XPS 13) and I have a problem on the last one.When I connect my wireless headphones (Samsung Galaxy Buds2) OR my ...

TIBOunderscore
Regular
Plan Free Country France Device Dell XPS 13 Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Hello, I use Spotify on my iPad and my computer (Dell XPS 13) and I have a problem on th...
2023-09-17 8:39:28 PM
2023-09-30 5:16:06 PM
TIBOunderscore
Regular
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12 replies
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Superuser Contribution Bigger album cover please

So, for the 10000000th time, can we please have a bigger album cover art on the bottom left corner, with a customizable size, like we used to have before ? Most of the recent updates are cool, but why they removed this feature is beyond me...

Grazzt
Roadie
So, for the 10000000th time, can we please have a bigger album cover art on the bottom left corner, with a customizable size, like we used to have before ? Most of the recent updates ar...
2023-09-23 2:01:35 PM
2023-09-29 9:30:01 PM
Grazzt
Roadie
446 Views
4 replies
2 likes

446 Views
4 replies
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Local Files Option Disappeared

PlanPremiumCountryTurkeyDeviceLenovo Legion Y520Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI can't find "local files" option in settings with the last update, did they remove this option?

kingslayerm
Regular
Plan Premium Country Turkey Device Lenovo Legion Y520 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I can't find "local files" option in settings with the last update, did t...
2020-04-04 7:29:23 PM
2023-09-29 4:55:24 PM
wotney
Visitor
5494 Views
16 replies
5 likes

5494 Views
16 replies
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Playlists Going Missing

Note: this issue is RESOLVED using alternative means, I am trying to identify WHY it happened so that I may prevent missing playlists in the future.I recently noticed quite a few of my personal playlists had disappeared from my Spotify library. I am ...

kanapuro
Casual Listener
Note: this issue is RESOLVED using alternative means, I am trying to identify WHY it happened so that I may prevent missing playlists in the future. I recently noticed quite a few of my personal p...
2023-09-29 4:41:11 PM
2023-09-29 4:44:15 PM
kanapuro
Casual Listener
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1 replies
0 likes

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Superuser Contribution How can I turn on the informations about the song, the Artist etc. again?

Hey there,I recently went through my Spotify settings to check some things out. I clicked on "See what your friends are playing" and the right side exchanged the informations about the artist, monthly listeners etc. with the friends overlay. I honest...

SimonLiz
Newbie
Hey there, I recently went through my Spotify settings to check some things out. I clicked on "See what your friends are playing" and the right side exchanged the informations about the artist, mont...
2023-04-28 4:41:45 PM
2023-09-29 4:14:47 PM
Streetwise
Newbie
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8 replies
0 likes

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Superuser Contribution How to Order Playlists

U could do that before by dragging one before another but u cant do that anymroe

eltonifkyu
Gig Goer
U could do that before by dragging one before another but u cant do that anymroe
2023-09-28 9:23:09 AM
2023-09-29 1:58:47 PM
Vasil
Moderator
228 Views
1 replies
1 likes

228 Views
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Superuser Contribution I am trying to reinstall Spotify but receive error 17

I have been unable to use Spotify for a while now and decided to try installing again from the website. However I receive and error 17 prompt when I try to install the app.I have tried launching the installer in compatibility mode but still receive t...

Tyronius89
Casual Listener
I have been unable to use Spotify for a while now and decided to try installing again from the website. However I receive and error 17 prompt when I try to install the app. I have tried launching ...
2023-09-21 1:58:25 AM
2023-09-29 9:51:42 AM
Lyubka
Moderator
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3 replies
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Superuser Contribution Searched tracks are positioned at the bottom of the page

PlanFree/PremiumCountryDenmarkDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueSearched tracks - once selected from results - are placed at the bottom of the following page. You have to scroll past lyrics, artists, popular tracks by artist, pop...

Landa82
Casual Listener
Plan Free/Premium Country Denmark Device PC Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Searched tracks - once selected from results - are placed at the bottom of the followin...
2023-09-22 9:16:07 PM
2023-09-27 9:30:45 PM
Susan_GP
Moderator
237 Views
3 replies
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Superuser Contribution Unable to add music in a collaborative playlist on desktop app

PlanPremiumCountryThe NetherlandsDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows (11) My Question or IssueUsers are unable to add music to collaborative playlists on a windows desktop, but can add music on the iOS app,Both users have collaborative rights, the p...

Joenha
Newbie
Plan Premium Country The Netherlands Device Desktop Operating System Windows (11) My Question or Issue Users are unable to add music to collaborative playlists on a windows desktop, ...
2023-09-26 1:59:22 PM
2023-09-27 7:23:45 AM
Dian
Spotify Legend
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2 replies
2 likes
"Windows" "Bug"
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Superuser Contribution Can't move my songs up in a playlist

Hi, it appears to me that there's no problem moving the songs down in my playlist, but when I try up, it just does not move. I don't really know if I'm the first lucky one to have this different type a deal issue.Plan Premium CountryTurkeyDeviceDeskt...

nihaodali
Newbie
Hi, it appears to me that there's no problem moving the songs down in my playlist, but when I try up, it just does not move. I don't really know if I'm the first lucky one to have this different type...
2021-01-06 11:21:48 PM
2023-09-26 4:14:04 PM
vhoneyman
Casual Listener
4676 Views
7 replies
3 likes

4676 Views
7 replies
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