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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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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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IOS Binary with Spotify SDK rejected from App Store

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceiPhones My Question or IssueI developed a mobile application that uses the Spotify SDK. Specifically, the app has access to Spotify's discovery service and it can also control the playback on a device that has Spo...

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Plan Premium Country United States Device iPhones   My Question or Issue I developed a mobile application that uses the Spotify SDK. Specifically, the app has access to Spotify's discove...

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What is the difference between "a user" and "current user" API's

I want to use the Spotify API's and am in the process of deciding which ones i want to use for my Website but I can't figure out the difference between "a user" and "current user"

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I want to use the Spotify API's and am in the process of deciding which ones i want to use for my Website but I can't figure out the difference between "a user" and "current user"

Peter_Schorn

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Waiting another 6 weeks for Quota Extension?

Hello! Our team has just uploaded another Quota Extension in response to some design changes requested by the Spotify Team. Our first Quota Extension took roughly 6 weeks to complete. Does this mean we have to wait another 6 weeks for the small chang...

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Hello!   Our team has just uploaded another Quota Extension in response to some design changes requested by the Spotify Team.    Our first Quota Extension took roughly 6 weeks to c...

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Forbidden Error

When I try to make a request (for example to get the current song name) comes a forbidden error.The access token is definitely correct and has all scopes.Btw I use a Java wrapper (i.e. Spotify API for Java) but this is the status message of thespotif...

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When I try to make a request (for example to get the current song name) comes a forbidden error. The access token is definitely correct and has all scopes. Btw I use a Java wrapper (i.e. Spotify ...

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Monetization of a jukebox app

Just wondering if I am allowed to monetize an jukebox APP. Lets say someone has to pay to add a song to the list. Is this possible?

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Just wondering if I am allowed to monetize an jukebox APP. Lets say someone has to pay to add a song to the list.   Is this possible?

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Spotify coverart is low quality and pixelated on Sonos

please fix / update the issue of Spotify artwork accessed from Sonos Playlists are distorted, or pixelated. Discussion on Sonos forum: https://en.community.sonos.com/music-services-and-sources-228994/spotify-album-artwork-is-distorted-6876690 Seems t...

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please fix / update the issue of Spotify artwork accessed from Sonos Playlists are distorted, or pixelated.   Discussion on Sonos forum: https://en.community.sonos.com/music-services...

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How can I get results from Web-API queries without using JavaScript?

I've been trying to set up Spotify Web-API for use on my own site for 1 week, but I couldn't get any results. With the help of the document below, I created a simple query interface over nodeJS.Authorization Code Flow | Spotify for Developers You nee...

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I've been trying to set up Spotify Web-API for use on my own site for 1 week, but I couldn't get any results. With the help of the document below, I created a simple query interface over nodeJS....

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Putting the spotify in my software

I am creating a game, and i want to let players to log in on spotify inside my software and listen to the musics inside the game… is that possible? if it is … what should i do for this can be possible?

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I am creating a game, and i want to let players to log in on spotify inside my software and listen to the musics inside the game… is that possible? if it is … what should i do for this can be possibl...

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Prevent playback api from making a new device every connect

I'm trying to create a web player but every time a user connects to the player it creates a new device. Is there a way to prevent this so every time a user connects it doesn't do this? Edit: Additionally I can't remove these web players. Even when I ...

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I'm trying to create a web player but every time a user connects to the player it creates a new device. Is there a way to prevent this so every time a user connects it doesn't do this?   &...

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In review for a few weeks

Hello , we are in revision for a few weeks (almost 3) an idea if it is normal this delay?We really need to launch the application quickly Thx for your time

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Hello 👋, we are in revision for a few weeks (almost 3) an idea if it is normal this delay? We really need to launch the application quickly  Thx for your time  

Imachumphries

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New idea for spotify use

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

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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  

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Superuser Contribution Ads API does not support adding an Advertiser Name field

Feature Request -Add an Advertiser name field in the spotify Ads API to show different advertiser names in spotify ads according to the client requirements.

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Feature Request - Add an Advertiser name field in the spotify Ads API to show different advertiser names in spotify ads according to the client requirements.

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Can't unblock a song i accidently blocked

I accidently blocked a song while listening to it on my weekly routine, even though i have it in several playlists already. My problem is, i just can't unblock it, it's gotta be a bug. Nothing happens when I press "unblock" or press the red circle wi...

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I accidently blocked a song while listening to it on my weekly routine, even though i have it in several playlists already. My problem is, i just can't unblock it, it's gotta be a bug. Nothing happen...

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Unable to connect to Spotify app after a while

I'm currently implementing the Spotify app remote into my application but after a while if the Spotify app is in the background and I try to connect the Spotify app by waking it up from my app, I get this error. Error Domain=com.spotify.app-remote Co...

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I'm currently implementing the Spotify app remote into my application but after a while if the Spotify app is in the background and I try to connect the Spotify app by waking it up from my app, I get...

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Adding scope to Client credentials calls

HiI'm sending request with Client credentials according to instructions. I get my Bearer token and this works with some endpoints. When I'm trying to send requests to some Spotify API endpoints I'm getting 403 e.g. post for creating a playlist, or ev...

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Hi I'm sending request with Client credentials according to instructions. I get my Bearer token and this works with some endpoints. When I'm trying to send requests to some Spotify API endpoint...

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Iframe embed in Preview mode when containerized (Docker) in AWS EC2 instance.

App Link: http://ec2-54-183-154-39.us-west-1.compute.amazonaws.comI understand the Iframe is connected to whether the User is logged into their web-based Spotify account which I believe is ensured when the User connects their account to my web-app. I...

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App Link:  http://ec2-54-183-154-39.us-west-1.compute.amazonaws.com I understand the Iframe is connected to whether the User is logged into their web-based Spotify account which I believe ...

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I want to change my spotify APP owner

I want to change my spotify APP owner but I cant find that option in my dashboard, neither a private support email for devs, how can I do that?

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I want to change my spotify APP owner but I cant find that option in my dashboard, neither a private support email for devs, how can I do that?

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Playback player for your react app

Did you integrate with the Playback SDK into a React app and don't know how to build a player? I have the solution react-spotify-playback-player is a player agnostic to your application, that is, integrate the SDK as you wish.This solution is robust ...

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Did you integrate with the Playback SDK into a React app and don't know how to build a player?   I have the solution react-spotify-playback-player  is a player agnostic to your applicatio...

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Confusion regarding developer policy on analyzing Spotify Content or Service

Regarding the developer policy: III. Some prohibited applications -> 13. Do not analyze the Spotify Content or the Spotify Service for any purpose, including without limitation, creating new or derived listenership metrics, benchmarking, functionalit...

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Regarding the developer policy:    III. Some prohibited applications -> 13. Do not analyze the Spotify Content or the Spotify Service for any purpose, including without limitation...

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