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Updating the Criteria for Web API Extended Access

Hey, I created this thread to get your feedback on our blog post around changes to the Web API extended access criteria, which will take place on May 15th. Please share any of your thoughts on this change in the comments below. All of your feedback w...

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is_active false and error 404 not found

When I try to control the Spotify App from another App, the Spotify App goes inactive as soon as I switch to another App.Play command gets rejected with error 404 - not found. LOG 2024-04-15T10:47:09.405Z getDevices LOG devices: [{"id":"911.............

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When I try to control the Spotify App from another App, the Spotify App goes inactive as soon as I switch to another App. Play command gets rejected with error 404 - not found.   LOG 2024-04-...

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Is there an endpoint in the API that allows you to upload your own files?

I have a Symfony platform from which I would like to be able to connect to spotify and upload audio or video files. Is this possible to do? On YouTube through its API it is possible but I have read the Spotify Web API documentation and I cannot find ...

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I have a Symfony platform from which I would like to be able to connect to spotify and upload audio or video files. Is this possible to do? On YouTube through its API it is possible but I have read t...

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Mail verification link still not working

My Question or IssueEvery time I try to verify my email address it always sends me to a page that says "Oops! Something went wrong, please try again." It's getting infuriating how often this is happening and how many solutions I see that aren't worki...

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My Question or Issue Every time I try to verify my email address it always sends me to a page that says "Oops! Something went wrong, please try again." It's getting infuriating how often this is hap...

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Can’t delete or create app in Developer dashboard

When I log into https://developer.spotify.com/dashboard I can see old dev apps that I have created but they all have the status of Disabled and blocked. Previously I have worked around this by deleting the app and creating a new one but the 6 apps on...

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When I log into https://developer.spotify.com/dashboard I can see old dev apps that I have created but they all have the status of Disabled and blocked. Previously I have worked around this by deleti...

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UNABLE TO VERIFY EMAIL TROUGH DISCORD DEVELOPERS DASHBOARD

THIS ISSUE IS RELATED ONLY TO THE DEVELOPERS DASHBOARD MAIL VERIFICATION! While I was trying to verify my mail to access to the developers panel, the link received via mail for the verification takes me to a page with a red square on top saying that ...

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THIS ISSUE IS RELATED ONLY TO THE DEVELOPERS DASHBOARD MAIL VERIFICATION! While I was trying to verify my mail to access to the developers panel, the link received via mail for the verification tak...

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Solved!! Searching shows does not work

I'm trying to send a simple request to search for a show, but for some reason all the results come back as null. This only happens for shows, and when I try the same request on the test page on the website, it works perfectly fine. Show search reques...

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I'm trying to send a simple request to search for a show, but for some reason all the results come back as null. This only happens for shows, and when I try the same request on the test page on the w...

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Searching for podcasts not returning results

Hi, thanks again for these new podcast api endpoints! I'm having an issue using the web api to search for podcasts. When I use an access_token from the client_credentials flow, I'm not getting any results. However, when using the tool on spotify deve...

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Hi, thanks again for these new podcast api endpoints!   I'm having an issue using the web api to search for podcasts. When I use an access_token from the client_credentials flow, I'm not getti...

SantiagoBalcero

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Solved!! Mail verification Link not working

Need to verify my mail adress to create an app. But the verification link in the mail is not working. Tried it multiple times with different devices and internet browsers. Still not working.I messaged the Spotify Support and they told me they are not...

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Need to verify my mail adress to create an app. But the verification link in the mail is not working. Tried it multiple times with different devices and internet browsers. Still not working. I messa...

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[API] How to list all collaborators on a playlist

I'm looking to get a list of all collaborators invited to a playlist through the API. So far, the only way I've found to do this is to iterate through every track in the playlist and check who added to it. This is incredibly resource intensive and do...

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I'm looking to get a list of all collaborators invited to a playlist through the API. So far, the only way I've found to do this is to iterate through every track in the playlist and check who added ...

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Inácio skill

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https://www.mediafire.com/file/12fgtrk0q06xl03/Ina%25CC%2581cio_Skill_-_Patricinha_%2528Prod...CorimbaStudio%2529_-_Output_-_Stereo_Out.mp3/file

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To short podcast answering funktion. 100 more?

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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Spotipy api is not giving me data for queries

The spotipy api is not giving any data neither any error, initially 2 days ago it gave me Max tries reached but after that when i am trying to extract data for a couple of tracks and store it in a file , it's not giving any data and the file is blank...

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The spotipy api is not giving any data neither any error, initially 2 days ago it gave me Max tries reached but after that when i am trying to extract data for a couple of tracks and store it in a fi...

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Token endpoint via PowerShell

Hey all. Anyone have success using Powershell to interact with the Spotify API? I’ve been able to capture to auth code but I’m getting a “something went wrong” back when trying to use Invoke-Restmethod to the /token endpoint. I’ve got the base64 clie...

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Hey all. Anyone have success using Powershell to interact with the Spotify API? I’ve been able to capture to auth code but I’m getting a “something went wrong” back when trying to use Invoke-Restmeth...

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Do I need to resubmit quota extension if I need to add features to the already reviewed app?

Currently my web app is in development mode, but I use Spotify oAuth and need to move to the extended quota so anyone could use it. If review was successful and I need to add new feautre to the web app, will I be able to do this? Do I need to submit ...

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Currently my web app is in development mode, but I use Spotify oAuth and need to move to the extended quota so anyone could use it. If review was successful and I need to add new feautre to the web a...

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Alexa App-to-App account linking

@anyone could you please solve me to acheive the app to app account linking through brower flow.

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@anyone could you please solve me to acheive the app to app account linking through brower flow.

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A song start to play without my command

PlanPremiumCountryBrasilDeviceSamsung Galaxy S21 FE, Asus VivoBook 15)Operating System(Android Oreo and Windows 10) My Question or IssueIn my Spotify account, both on my cellphone and my PC, a song called "Like That - Future" starts playing repeatedl...

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Plan Premium Country Brasil Device Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, Asus VivoBook 15) Operating System (Android Oreo and Windows 10)   My Question or Issue In my Spotify account, both on my...

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Solved!! Need help retrieving my Spotify API tokens

PlanFreeCountry Device Operating SystemLinux My Question or IssueI received a Client ID and Secret numbers but they would not authorize. I never received my access token and refresh token. I went to the help chat and they directed me here for assista...

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Plan Free Country   Device   Operating System Linux   My Question or Issue I received a Client ID and Secret numbers but they would not authorize.  I never received my a...

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Web API Endpoint for Audiobook Listening Time Remaining

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceWeb APIMy Question or IssueIs there an available api endpoint that will return the listening time remaining and days to reset for the 15 hour audiobook monthly limit? Currently it is only available through a rather cumbersom...

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Plan Premium Country US Device Web API My Question or Issue Is there an available api endpoint that will return the listening time remaining and days to reset for the 15 hour audiobook monthly...

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I want Spotify to add Erkin Koray's song "Aşka Dönüyorum"

Add this song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FObhq8jAo0U&pp=ygUfRXJraW4gS29yYXkgLSBBxZ9rYSBEw7Zuw7x5b3J1bQ%3D%3D

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Add this song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FObhq8jAo0U&pp=ygUfRXJraW4gS29yYXkgLSBBxZ9rYSBEw7Zuw7x5b3J1bQ%3D%3D

Ximzend

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Embedded player won't autoplay track

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDeviceLaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI am trying to control the embed player from within my app but it won't autoplay songs. Here is my javascript.. the uri of the song is being loaded correctly, the e...

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Plan Premium Country Australia Device Laptop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I am trying to control the embed player from within my app but it won't autoplay songs.&...

lhendo

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