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Issues redeeming gift cards

Hey folks! You may notice an error message when redeeming your gift cards: This is being looked into and we'll keep you posted In the meantime, make sure you've gone over everything that is listed here.Cheers!

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks!   You may notice an error message when redeeming your gift cards:     This is being looked into and we'll keep you posted 🙂 In the meantime, make sure you'v...

MihailY

Moderator

4318 Views

13 comments

10 likes

Other
Subscriptions
Fixed
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  • 10 votes

Issue with the Web Player skipping tracks on multiple devices

We received reports from users having issues with the Web Player skipping tracks after a few seconds of streaming (usually around 10) and occasionally displaying a "Spotify can't play this right now" error.

Moderator

Moderator

We received reports from users having issues with the Web Player skipping tracks after a few seconds of streaming (usually around 10) and occasionally displaying a "Spotify can't play this right...

Damogran72

Newbie

54324 Views

215 comments

342 likes

Desktop
Case Closed
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[Downtime 10.09.] Web log in and other related services are currently down

Hey folks! We're aware of an issue with logging in on the Web Player which may also affect other related services. Payments might be affected as well.This is currently being looked into!

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks! We're aware of an issue with logging in on the Web Player which may also affect other related services. Payments might be affected as well. This is currently being looked into! &nbs...

Shade234

Newbie

4308 Views

5 comments

14 likes

Other
Fixed
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  • 14 votes

Smart Shuffle keeps turning itself on

Hey folks! Some of you have reported that Smart Shuffle is automatically turning itself on again after being switched off. This is now being looked into. Note: The Smart Shuffle feature works on a playlist-by-playlist basis. If you turn it off on one...

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks!   Some of you have reported that Smart Shuffle is automatically turning itself on again after being switched off. This is now being looked into. Note: The Smart Shuffle f...

Vasil

Moderator

41872 Views

181 comments

501 likes

Other
Fixed
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  • 181 comments
  • 501 votes

Playback issues: Songs going silent on Android app

We've received reports from Android users that the progress bar of a song keeps moving but there's no sound coming out. When the app is restarted, the progress bar goes back to the point where the song went silent. Some users noticed that the issue d...

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports from Android users that the progress bar of a song keeps moving but there's no sound coming out. When the app is restarted, the progress bar goes back to the point where t...

MihailY

Moderator

106554 Views

420 comments

796 likes

Android
Not Right Now
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  • 420 comments
  • 796 votes

Playlist scrolling position resets when navigating away from the app

Hey folks, We received some reports mentioning that the position on the playlists resets when navigating away from the app. This is currently Under investigation by internal teams.

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks,   We received some reports mentioning that the position on the playlists resets when navigating away from the app. This is currently Under investigation by internal teams.

Mystery30

Newbie

13570 Views

138 comments

10 likes

Other
Fixed
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  • 138 comments
  • 10 votes

Downtime 4th Sept: Google services are down affecting Spotify

Some Google services seems to be down and we're seeing reports that Spotify users are having issues accessing the service - both on mobile and desktop devices.

Moderator

Moderator

Some Google services seems to be down and we're seeing reports that Spotify users are having issues accessing the service - both on mobile and desktop devices.

Maria

Moderator

1547 Views

2 comments

0 likes

Other
Fixed
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  • 2 comments
  • 0 votes

"Address doesn't match" error when trying to join Family/Duo plans

We've received reports from users who can't join Family/Duo plans. The error message "Address doesn't match" is displayed, even when entering the exact same address as the plan manager.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports from users who can't join Family/Duo plans. The error message "Address doesn't match" is displayed, even when entering the exact same address as the plan manager.

Yordan

Moderator

15948 Views

30 comments

25 likes

Accounts
Premium family
Fixed
  • 15948 Views
  • 30 comments
  • 25 votes

Downloading on Apple Watch stuck at first song

Hey folks, We're receiving reports that some users are unable to download music for offline listening on their Apple Watches. The download is stuck on the first song and doesn't progress. If you’re experiencing this issue, make sure to add your +VOTE...

Spotify Legend

Hey folks,   We're receiving reports that some users are unable to download music for offline listening on their Apple Watches. The download is stuck on the first song and doesn't progress. ...

tpeters92

Newbie

199363 Views

332 comments

756 likes

Other
Not Right Now
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  • 332 comments
  • 756 votes

Mobile app freezes upon launch on iOS

We're receiving reports from iOS users that the app is freezing upon launch. Users are unable to tap on anything within the app as it becomes unresponsive.

Moderator

Moderator

We're receiving reports from iOS users that the app is freezing upon launch. Users are unable to tap on anything within the app as it becomes unresponsive.

mrkool44

Casual Listener

8732 Views

23 comments

57 likes

iOS
Fixed
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  • 23 comments
  • 57 votes

Podcast "Recently Updated" list not updating

Hey folks, We've received some reports that the podcast "Recently Updated" list is not updating. This is being investigated.

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks,    We've received some reports that the podcast "Recently Updated" list is not updating.    This is being investigated. 

eq4192

Newbie

20019 Views

90 comments

119 likes

Other
Fixed
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  • 90 comments
  • 119 votes

Downtime 6th May 2025: Top Tracks and Albums missing on Artist profiles

We've seen reports that some users are having issues viewing Top Tracks on the Artist profile. Some also report that they're not able to view the Albums.

Moderator

Moderator

We've seen reports that some users are having issues viewing Top Tracks on the Artist profile. Some also report that they're not able to view the Albums.

shaggy202030

Newbie

11465 Views

32 comments

23 likes

Other
Your Library
Fixed
  • 11465 Views
  • 32 comments
  • 23 votes

Some users unable to log in on iOS devices

We're seeing some reports from iOS users saying they get the error message "Something went wrong. Try again." when trying to log in with email/username + password, despite entering the correct credentials.

Moderator

Moderator

We're seeing some reports from iOS users saying they get the error message "Something went wrong. Try again." when trying to log in with email/username + password, despite entering the correct creden...

ios_not_logging_in

Newbie

12769 Views

24 comments

86 likes

Accounts
iOS
Fixed
  • 12769 Views
  • 24 comments
  • 86 votes

Issue with storage option switching from SD Card to internal

Plan Premium Country US Device Moto X4 Operating System Android Pie My Question or Issue This happened with my last phone, Samsung S7 running Oreo (or whatever the most recent OS is) but it was fixed when I got the Moto X4. I like to keep a lot of so...

Casual Listener

Plan Premium Country US  Device Moto X4 Operating System Android Pie   My Question or Issue  This happened with my last phone, Samsung S7 running Oreo (or what...

nhg41ny5

Regular

87065 Views

476 comments

382 likes

Android
Not Right Now
  • 87065 Views
  • 476 comments
  • 382 votes

Downtime 14th Aug: Creators unable to log in on the web

We're seeing reports that Creators are having issues signing in to http://creators.spotify.com/. Some might experience troubles with the login button and notice they're being looped back to the same page.

Moderator

Moderator

We're seeing reports that Creators are having issues signing in to http://creators.spotify.com/.   Some might experience troubles with the login button and notice they're being looped ...

MihailY

Moderator

3816 Views

2 comments

7 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 3816 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 7 votes

Shared Playlists section missing in Spotify Kids

We’re receiving reports that Shared Playlists are not showing up in the Spotify Kids app. The issue is affecting multiple devices.

Moderator

Moderator

We’re receiving reports that Shared Playlists are not showing up in the Spotify Kids app. The issue is affecting multiple devices.  

san_sebastian

Newbie

7548 Views

58 comments

18 likes

Premium family
Fixed
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  • 58 comments
  • 18 votes

[iOS] Playback pausing randomly in background

Plan Free Country United Kingdom Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 14.3 My Question or Issue This problem has been ongoing for a while so I’m not listening to much music anymore because of this. Basically, whenever I’m trying to listen to the son...

Casual Listener

Plan Free Country United Kingdom Device iPhone 11  Operating System iOS 14.3   My Question or Issue This problem has been ongoing for a while so I’m not listening to muc...

CesarFR

Newbie

31970 Views

85 comments

246 likes

iOS
Mobile
Not Right Now
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  • 85 comments
  • 246 votes

Student Verification Link not Working

We've received some reports that the Student verification link is not working. Whenever users are trying to subscribe to Premium Student and open the verification page, they get the error message "Something went wrong. Try reloading the page":

Moderator

Moderator

We've received some reports that the Student verification link is not working. Whenever users are trying to subscribe to Premium Student and open the verification page, they get the error message "So...

violetblue

Newbie

9319 Views

32 comments

162 likes

Premium Student
Fixed
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  • 32 comments
  • 162 votes

[PS5] Poor audio quality issue from PS4 persists on PS5 app

I just received my PlayStation 5 today, and after downloading the Spotify app to listen to my music I noticed that the PS5's Spotify app has the exact same problem with the audio quality that the PS4 has had for over 5 years. For those who aren't awa...

Visitor

I just received my PlayStation 5 today, and after downloading the Spotify app to listen to my music I noticed that the PS5's Spotify app has the exact same problem with the audio quality that the PS4...

Posketi

Newbie

19279 Views

46 comments

45 likes

Other
Not Right Now
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  • 46 comments
  • 45 votes

Issues with the Web player's volume slider

We're receiving reports that the Volume slider/control from the Web Player isn't functioning correctly. For some users, sliding the volume up automatically adjusts the volume lower instead, and vice-versa. Reloading the Web Player page sets the volum...

Moderator

Moderator

We're receiving reports that the Volume slider/control from the Web Player isn't functioning correctly. For some users, sliding the volume up automatically adjusts the volume lower instead, and vice-...

oddindeed

Casual Listener

10473 Views

40 comments

28 likes

Desktop
Other
Fixed
  • 10473 Views
  • 40 comments
  • 28 votes