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Refresh token expiration: discussion thread

Hey everyone, I've created this thread to provide more insight on an upcoming change to how refresh tokens work for apps on the Spotify Web API. We've shared a blog post that explains what's changing and why. The short version: refresh tokens will no...

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thlucas

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February 2026 Spotify for Developers update: thread

Hey everyone, I’ve created this thread to provide an open space for discussion, feedback, concerns or ideas on an upcoming update to Spotify for Developers access. We’ve shared a blog post that explains what’s changing and why. Please use this thread...

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Where To Find Spotify API Refresh Token

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSo I'm a streamer on Twitch, and I like to listen to Spotify while I stream. I recently added this Spotify Playing Now extension to my Twitch channel, and in o...

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Plan Premium Country United States Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue So I'm a streamer on Twitch, and I like to listen to Spotify while I stream. I rece...

Boo_Ladedada

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Guidance needed for fetching music for short video app (Instagram Reels-like)

Hi,I am developing an application similar to Instagram Reels, where users can create short videos (around 30 seconds) and choose music for their videos.For this use case, I want to display a list of songs inside my app so users can select music easil...

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Hi, I am developing an application similar to Instagram Reels, where users can create short videos (around 30 seconds) and choose music for their videos. For this use case, I want to display a list...

Ximzend

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Solved!! 403 Errors

Hi All, Apologies this is written by Claude, but at least it includes all the relvant data! Problem POST /v1/playlists/{playlist_id}/tracks consistently returns 403 "Forbidden" with no WWW-Authenticate header, even though: The token has all required ...

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Hi All,   Apologies this is written by Claude, but at least it includes all the relvant data!   Problem   POST /v1/playlists/{playlist_id}/tracks consistently returns 403 "F...

ragenow99

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Solved!! Unable to create a new app

Premium Plan, ItalyMacStudio M2 - Tahoe Hi, everyone!I need to create a new app on the developer dashboard.Originally, I had two apps, but I deleted one in order to create a new one.Now I only have one app, but the "Create App" button is still unavai...

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Premium Plan, Italy MacStudio M2 - Tahoe   Hi, everyone! I need to create a new app on the developer dashboard. Originally, I had two apps, but I deleted one in order to create a new one. ...

riverofsound

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im using the API to get my playlists into my DJ software

Hi ive built a plugin for my dj software to get my playlists then add my playlists into my dj sfotware i can login and retreive them on my account in the uk buti sent the plugin to my freind in the USA and it woulnt retreive them at allbut i logged o...

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Hi ive built a plugin for my dj software to get my playlists then add my playlists into my dj sfotware  i can login and retreive them on my account in the uk but i sent the plugin to my fr...

DJ-Micky-K

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Solved!! Get tracks from an unowned playlist

I know the relevant apis were dprecated for some reason but i still see alot of privatly owned projects that can still handle thse requests, is there a workaround i should know about?

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I know the relevant apis were dprecated for some reason but i still see alot of privatly owned projects that can still handle thse requests, is there a workaround i should know about?  

Ximzend

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Inquiry About Using Spotify Music in a Video Creation Feature

I am currently developing a mobile application that includes a short video (reels-style) creation feature, similar to platforms like Instagram. As part of this feature, I am exploring options to allow users to browse and select songs to use as backgr...

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I am currently developing a mobile application that includes a short video (reels-style) creation feature, similar to platforms like Instagram. As part of this feature, I am exploring options to allo...

Ximzend

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Can not download translation file

PlanFreeCountryGermanyDeviceMacbook ProOperating SystemMacOS My Question or IssueI want to download the translation file for OPEN SPOTIFY APP or GET SPOTIFY FREE from here https://spotify.app.box.com/s/cmh3iytkk7767obyh6mqu9k6knw62nvs. I can download...

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Plan Free Country Germany Device Macbook Pro Operating System MacOS   My Question or Issue I want to download the translation file for  OPEN SPOTIFY APP or GET SPOTIFY FREE from h...

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Empty screen "Connection Refused" issue in Spotify Embed on mobile browsers

Hi everyone,I’m experiencing a critical issue with the Spotify Embed Iframe in a mobile web environment. I would appreciate any insight or workarounds from those who have faced similar problems.The Issue:When the Spotify Iframe is embedded in a mobil...

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Hi everyone, I’m experiencing a critical issue with the Spotify Embed Iframe in a mobile web environment. I would appreciate any insight or workarounds from those who have faced similar problems. T...

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Superuser Contribution Web API: Get Track's Audio Features: 403 error

Hello Spotify Team, I am currently working on a project to catalog my vinyl collection along with additional song information. I recently learned that the audio-features/{id} endpoint has been deprecated. Could this be the reason why it is returning ...

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Hello Spotify Team,   I am currently working on a project to catalog my vinyl collection along with additional song information.   I recently learned that the audio-features/{id} endpoi...

IndieBasher

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Unable to delete disabled/blocked app from dashboard

Hello! My app (Client ID: 6c6d681a1c15454b8820b0813f4dab36) has been disabled and blocked. The Edit and Delete buttons are not available, so I cannot remove it. I've reached the limit of development mode apps and cannot create a new one. Could a mode...

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Hello!   My app (Client ID: 6c6d681a1c15454b8820b0813f4dab36) has been disabled and blocked. The Edit and Delete buttons are not available, so I cannot remove it. I've reached the limit of dev...

Talisk0

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Is Spotify premium requirefor app developer account?d

I am developing app around Spotify which will access spotify via web api.Recently my app access got blocked by spotify with message that developer account does not have spotify premium plan. Is it necessary? I can take if it is must but it does not m...

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I am developing app around Spotify which will access spotify via web api. Recently my app access got blocked by spotify with message that developer account does not have spotify premium plan.&nbsp...

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403 Forbidden on all playlist track requests, even with new app and correct scopes

Hi everyone,I’m experiencing a persistent issue when trying to retrieve the items of any playlist using the Spotify Web API.Every request to: GET /v1/playlists/{playlist_id}/tracks returns: 403 Forbidden This happens even when:The playlist is fully o...

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Hi everyone, I’m experiencing a persistent issue when trying to retrieve the items of any playlist using the Spotify Web API. Every request to:   GET /v1/playlists/{playlist_id}/tracks &nbs...

ilutschii

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Is possible to sell a product that use spotify api/current_playing and login masked with no icon ec?

Hello Spotify Community,I am developing an application that uses the Spotify Web API, specifically the /me/player/currently-playing endpoint, to display the track that a user is currently listening to.Before posting, I searched the Community and the ...

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Hello Spotify Community, I am developing an application that uses the Spotify Web API, specifically the /me/player/currently-playing endpoint, to display the track that a user is currently listening...

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Album or artist genre from API

As an enthusiast developer, I find it ridiculous that the API doesn't minimally provide an album genre (could be the same as the artist genre) in album playlist batch request. While I understand that some audio metrics are Spotify proprietary and tha...

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As an enthusiast developer, I find it ridiculous that the API doesn't  minimally provide an album genre (could be the same as the artist genre) in album playlist batch request. While I understan...

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Albume genre
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Extended Quota Request — Private Music Community Tool

PlanPremiumCountrySIngaporeDeviceMacbook Pro late 2016 My Question or Issue'm writing to request extended quota access for my app "Music Only" (Client ID: [05d1e6e31ccf465a84de32fe886550feWhat the app does: The Vault is a non-commercial, private tool...

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Plan Premium Country SIngapore Device Macbook Pro late 2016     My Question or Issue 'm writing to request extended quota access for my app "Music Only" (Client ID: [05d1e6e31ccf46...

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Feature Request
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Superuser Contribution 403 Error: Active Premium Subscription Required Even Though Premium is Active

Hi everyone,I am facing an issue with the Spotify Web API after the recent developer access changes.I purchased a Spotify Premium subscription on the same account that owns my developer application. However, when I try to call certain endpoints such ...

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Hi everyone, I am facing an issue with the Spotify Web API after the recent developer access changes. I purchased a Spotify Premium subscription on the same account that owns my developer applicati...

shivu-cmd

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API access issue
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Forbidden despite getting Premium

My app still returns 403 Forbidden on all Web API calls even though authentication succeeds and Web API is enabled. It looks like the backend permissions for my app have not been updated.What should I do?

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My app still returns 403 Forbidden on all Web API calls even though authentication succeeds and Web API is enabled. It looks like the backend permissions for my app have not been updated. What sho...

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403 Forbidden Response
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Will Spotify support HarmonyOS / WisePlay DRM?

PlanPremiumCountryHongKongDevicehuawei devicesOperating SystemopenharmonyMy Question or IssueHi Spotify Team,I'm a Spotify user in China using Huawei devices with HarmonyOS.Does Spotify have any plans to support HarmonyOS's DRM (WisePlay/ChinaDRM)?Cu...

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Plan Premium Country HongKong Device huawei devices Operating System openharmony My Question or Issue Hi Spotify Team, I'm a Spotify user in China using Huawei devices with HarmonyOS. Does...

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Feature Request
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