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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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Solved!! Need help with Spotify API quota extension

Hello,I hope you are doing well.I am currently developing a platform for streamers that integrates Spotify playback and allows viewers to add songs to the queue through an intelligent bot. The project relies on the Spotify API and has been a signific...

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Hello, I hope you are doing well. I am currently developing a platform for streamers that integrates Spotify playback and allows viewers to add songs to the queue through an intelligent bot. The pr...

LaPileTW

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What happens to Dev Mode API key when Spotify Premium subscription is stopped?

I know you need Premium to use the API. But if the Premium subscription is stopped while you have an active Dev Mode API key: 1) Is the API key cancelled forever (i.e. have to reapply again for a new one)? 2) Is it maybe just disabled until Premium i...

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I know you need Premium to use the API. But if the Premium subscription is stopped while you have an active Dev Mode API key:   1) Is the API key cancelled forever (i.e. have to reapply again ...

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Superuser Contribution Partner Application Form

hello,I'm getting ready to submit this form but wasn't clear on the following The partner application form says:User Base ThresholdYour application must have a minimum of 250,000 Monthly Active Users. You must be able to upload data from the App Stor...

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hello, I'm getting ready to submit this form but wasn't clear on the following   The partner application form says: User Base Threshold Your  application must have a minimum of 250,00...

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😭😭Can Spotify help me in this ??????? 😭😭

I have made a motivational app where users can listen motivational music, watch motivational videos, and photos the music section in my app i want that Spotify shall play music but ui of the shall be mine whatever views royalties shall be of Spotify ...

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I have made a motivational app where users can listen motivational music, watch motivational videos, and photos  the music section in my app i want that Spotify shall play music but ui of the sh...

ribezaz

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Can't receive invite to developer app

I do not receive email with invitation to developer app. Owner of the app invited me twice already, but I did not see anything in my inbox, nor in spam folder. I am using gmail and when I created account, need to login, confirm something all emails a...

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I do not receive email with invitation to developer app. Owner of the app invited me twice already, but I did not see anything in my inbox, nor in spam folder. I am using gmail and when I created acc...

Ximzend

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Superuser Contribution Spotify for artists API

Hi all, I am in the process of working with the Spotify API and am wondering how I go about allowing an artist to login and see their own tracks. I was thinking that perhaps all Spotify accounts are linked to Artists once they get an artist profile c...

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Hi all,    I am in the process of working with the Spotify API and am wondering how I go about allowing an artist to login and see their own tracks. I was thinking that perhaps all Spotif...

mferesd

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Subject: Developer API Extended Access Request / Shades Media (2M+ Community)

Hi Spotify Developer Team,My name is Alvaro Mena, founder of Shades (formerly known as Raplume), a music and culture media brand with over 2 million followers across platforms and 500,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. I'm currently building a dedicat...

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  Hi Spotify Developer Team, My name is Alvaro Mena, founder of Shades (formerly known as Raplume), a music and culture media brand with over 2 million followers across ...

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How to Apply for Extended Quota

After reviewing this page detailing how to do so, I do not see the Quota Extension Request to the right of my User Management button. I also do not see a "Settings" button anywhere. Is this page outdated? If not, how do I submit a request? I'd provid...

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After reviewing this page detailing how to do so, I do not see the Quota Extension Request to the right of my User Management button.   I also do not see a "Settings" button anywhere.  &...

mangodante

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PUT /me/library unordered

The endpoint mentioned in the title (https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/reference/save-library-items) seems to add URIs not following the order passed in the querystring

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The endpoint mentioned in the title (https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-api/reference/save-library-items) seems to add URIs not following the order passed in the querystring

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Development Apps

Is there a way to fill out a form or anything to request to be able to create another development app? Im currently using an app on my OBS to show the current song I am playing during recording/stream but i also wanted to add a second app for viewer ...

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Is there a way to fill out a form or anything to request to be able to create another development app?  Im currently using an app on my OBS to show the current song I am playing during record...

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Disabled and blocked apps – need removal/unblock; no Delete button; cannot create new app

PlanPremiumCountryCroatiaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI’ve had several private apps in my Developer Dashboard “Disabled and blocked” for quite some time. When I originally built them, I had very limited knowledge of the Spot...

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Plan Premium Country Croatia Device PC Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue I’ve had several private apps in my Developer Dashboard “Disabled and blocked” for quite some ...

musikm8froh

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Created APP yesterday, Deleted it today and wanted to recreate it - You have created too many apps!

I am just starting my app. I created it yesterday and since I was getting a 429 since yesterday looking up 1 Track! I decided to delete my App and start again with a clean slate just in case. I deleted the App (now I have 0 Apps) I went back to add o...

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I am just starting my app. I created it yesterday and since I was getting a 429 since yesterday looking up 1 Track! I decided to delete my App and start again with a clean slate just in case. I delet...

jha13

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Question About Wording of "Development Mode" on Developer Dashboard

Hi there, I had a quick question about the specific wording on the developer dashboard and it's implications for building apps: When you switch to the "User Management" tab while in a project, a banner appears: "Manage the Spotify users you want to a...

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Hi there,   I had a quick question about the specific wording on the developer dashboard and it's implications for building apps:   When you switch to the "User Management" tab while in...

JBayudz

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Is a music-quiz app using Spotify Connect allowed under your terms?

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenMy Question or IssueHi,I'd like a clear answer to one question before I take a product further: does anything in Spotify's terms prevent the use case below, and if so, exactly which rule applies?What it doesA music party-quiz ...

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Plan Premium Country Sweden My Question or Issue Hi, I'd like a clear answer to one question before I take a product further: does anything in Spotify's terms prevent the use case below, an...

Ximzend

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Close Developer Account

Hi, was told to create a post here to have my Spotify Developer account closed but still keep my normal account active.

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Hi, was told to create a post here to have my Spotify Developer account closed but still keep my normal account active. 

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Get Artist's Albums returns different results for the same market=JP request between local and Verce

Hi Spotify Developer Community,I am seeing inconsistent results from the Get Artist's Albums endpoint.Endpoint:GET https://api.spotify.com/v1/artists/4DWoP2E15iZt51Kk0rCCsR/albums?include_groups=album,single&market=JP&limit=10Artist:オワリカラ / OWARIKARA...

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Hi Spotify Developer Community, I am seeing inconsistent results from the Get Artist's Albums endpoint. Endpoint: GET https://api.spotify.com/v1/artists/4DWoP2E15iZt51Kk0rCCsR/albums?include_group...

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WEB API bug
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Add import/export to other services

I run MixMoose.com, which is a 3rd party app with streaming functionality. I was asked by a user to add import and export to other services. Is this okay, or will this be a violation of terms? I see a site like tune my music and assume it uses the ap...

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I run MixMoose.com, which is a 3rd party app with streaming functionality.  I was asked by a user to add import and export to other services.  Is this okay, or will this be a violation of t...

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We got the approval but 'Extension Requests' button is missing

Hello everyone I am a mobile app developer and I recently received an email confirming that my Partner Application has progressed to the next stage and that I should complete the next step via the “Extension Requests” section in the Developer Dashboa...

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Hello everyone   I am a mobile app developer and I recently received an email confirming that my Partner Application has progressed to the next stage and that I should complete the next step v...

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Superuser Contribution Clear Queue API

Hi there, Is it possible to reveal the REST endpoint to clear the active queue from the user's queued up songs, via., Add to Queue? I saw there was an endpoint used from tracing calls in Microsoft Edge that used the set_queue endpoint in the payload,...

Music Fan

Hi there,   Is it possible to reveal the REST endpoint to clear the active queue from the user's queued up songs, via., Add to Queue? I saw there was an endpoint used from tracing calls i...

ShacharHarshuv

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Request to Enable Access to Audio Feature Endpoint for a New Spotify App

Hello Spotify Support Team,I’m developing a non-commercial educational project calledGenerative Cover Art Creation that generates covers for singles by analysing metadata. This project relies on the Spotify API for accessing detailed music data.I reg...

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Hello Spotify Support Team, I’m developing a non-commercial educational project called Generative Cover Art Creation that generates covers for singles by analysing metadata. This project relie...

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Audio-Feature
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