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How to Prevent Third-Party Apps from Misusing Your Spotify Account

I recently discovered that a third-party app was using some Spotify accounts to sell streams, and this led me to understand the importance of managing third-party apps' access to my account. Here is how you can prevent this from happening to you. Fir...

ribezaz
Spotify Star
2024-08-20 3:38:03 PM
yesterday
ssydmarie
Visitor
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Solved!! Spotify friends activity empty/not updating

PlanPremiumCountryFinlandDevicePcOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueFor several months (pretty much years at this point), my Spotify friends feed has not been updating, it only shows 1 friend I have, while it should have a dozen others. T...

Tonasj
Casual Listener
2021-12-02 12:42:22 AM
3 weeks ago
g2_gdlm
Casual Listener
483113 Views
979 replies
111 likes
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Solved!! How can i change my my spotify username?

Hi! This is probably been asked a lot before, but I could not find exactly what I was looking for. I got my spotify account some years ago, and I made my account through facebook. My problem is that I really want to connect spotify to other devises e...

sigridmoen
Newbie
2014-01-04 3:50:59 PM
2023-04-11 7:23:05 AM
Not applicable
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119 replies
117 likes
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Solved!! Unknown people logging in

My Question or IssueI have got four emails over the past two days about people from other countries logging into my spotify account. I am from Australia and I have had people from the United States, Russia, Finland and Israel log in to my account. Af...

alyssamagor19
Casual Listener
2020-03-26 6:44:28 AM
2024-12-23 3:53:03 PM
Joan
Moderator
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72 replies
12 likes
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[Android] i can't see the lyrics of songs

i can't see the lyrics of songs even though this is a feature that has been out for a while, my friends and family are able to see it but it doesn't show up for me

Artur_Agreli
Casual Listener
i can't see the lyrics of songs even though this is a feature that has been out for a while, my friends and family are able to see it but it doesn't show up for me
2020-12-29 11:04:41 PM
2021-01-02 4:08:36 AM
Luan
Spotify Star
452 Views
1 replies
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Acredito que invadiram minha conta

PlanPremiumCountryBrasilDeviceIphone 7/ NotebookMy Question or IssueMinhas músicas estão mudando sozinhas e apareceram algumas playlists tocadas recentemente que eu nunca acessei, porém não aparece outro dispositivo conectado na conta fora meu própri...

LCoutinho
Visitor
Plan Premium Country Brasil Device Iphone 7/ Notebook My Question or Issue Minhas músicas estão mudando sozinhas e apareceram algumas playlists tocadas recentemente que eu nunca acessei, porém...
2021-01-01 7:56:46 PM
2021-01-02 3:55:44 AM
Luan
Spotify Star
727 Views
1 replies
0 likes
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Security

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Solved!! [All Platforms][Social] Custom nickname

Please give the users the option to customize how their name appears to friends, something like "display nickname".I have a premium account from long time, created from facebook access. But now that I've deleted my facebook account (since I do not wa...

maurozeta
Newbie
Please give the users the option to customize how their name appears to friends, something like "display nickname". I have a premium account from long time, created from facebook access. But now tha...
2020-12-29 9:12:14 AM
2021-01-01 4:26:07 AM
user-removed
Not applicable
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2 replies
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Social

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Spotify keeps opening at log in on my mac. How can I stop this?

I am running MacOS CatalinaI have not set Spotify to open at log in. However, it always opens at log in. This is driving me mad. How can I stop this behaviour?

TeimoshiJK
Casual Listener
I am running MacOS Catalina I have not set Spotify to open at log in. However, it always opens at log in. This is driving me mad. How can I stop this behaviour?
2020-12-28 3:27:32 PM
2021-01-01 3:30:43 AM
Billy-J
Spotify Star
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3 replies
1 likes
Login

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3 replies
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Superuser Contribution Unknown favourites/playlists in my list

PlanFreeCountryGermanyOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi,sorry if this is a repost, I can not find similar posts like this. Lately I found that my list of favourite songs includes countless ones that are completely unknown to me as wel...

Puffin502
Regular
Plan Free Country Germany Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hi, sorry if this is a repost, I can not find similar posts like this. Lately I found that my list ...
2019-06-25 9:26:55 AM
2020-12-31 7:36:50 PM
Novy
Moderator
4275 Views
18 replies
1 likes
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Free
Security

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Spotify keeps pausing by itself

PlanPremium CountrySINGAPORE DeviceIPhone X, pixel 3 XL, windows 10 computer My Question or IssueAll the devices used have experienced pausing problems. Literally played a song for 20 seconds and it paused by itself. I’ve changed my password, restart...

Tsunhong
Newbie
Plan Premium Country SINGAPORE Device IPhone X, pixel 3 XL, windows 10 computer My Question or Issue All the devices used have experienced pausing problems. Li...
2020-12-27 3:32:44 PM
2020-12-31 7:30:24 PM
MauriceMV
Spotify Star
565 Views
1 replies
0 likes
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Other
Security
Subscription

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1 replies
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Solved!! [Desktop][help] I want to create a username

I've just signed up with my new email today, and I typed the username I thought I had in the search bar and nothing came up. I went to my account settings to fix the issue and saw that my username was randomly generated, As you can see I've clicked e...

Nenjaye
Visitor
I've just signed up with my new email today, and I typed the username I thought I had in the search bar and nothing came up. I went to my account settings to fix the issue and saw that my username ...
2020-12-29 11:18:40 PM
2020-12-31 4:27:03 PM
EthanS1
Community Legend
678 Views
1 replies
0 likes
Desktop
Other

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Superuser Contribution Account with a deleted Email

Hi, So I have just deleted an email address that is associated with my premium spotify account but why is my account still there? How do I close that account without email because it won't let me log in with my username. It says there is no active ac...

reynahansz
Casual Listener
Hi, So I have just deleted an email address that is associated with my premium spotify account but why is my account still there? How do I close that account without email because it won't...
2020-12-30 12:17:08 PM
2020-12-31 10:10:24 AM
reynahansz
Casual Listener
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2 replies
0 likes
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Subscription

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Delete Plan Manger Remaing subscription?

Have just converted my sons singular account to a Family Premium and set the rest of the family (4 others) with individual accounts and successfully invited and set them up as family members.In effect, I (parent) have become Plan Manager and my son (...

dirtboyuk
Visitor
Have just converted my sons singular account to a Family Premium and set the rest of the family (4 others) with individual accounts and successfully invited and set them up as family members. In e...
2020-12-30 3:28:24 PM
2020-12-31 4:01:46 AM
STLBatman
Gig Goer
425 Views
1 replies
0 likes
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Subscription

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Superuser Contribution Getting rid of Dud account.

Hi there,I currently have my main Artist profile, but there is another with the same name but seems to be a dud. The dud account is linked to One Song that I am featured on though. How can I take that dud account and Merge it/Transfer it, to my Main?...

Infoe
Visitor
Hi there, I currently have my main Artist profile, but there is another with the same name but seems to be a dud. The dud account is linked to One Song that I am featured on though. How ca...
2020-12-29 11:17:10 PM
2020-12-30 1:35:13 PM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
807 Views
1 replies
0 likes
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution How to block Archewell Audio?

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceAllOperating SystemAll My Question or IssueHow do I block this offensive content from my family's account?https://open.spotify.com/show/7kz7cRLYAcPiWxqiKw1nlG?si=55imZCxnRje-dI119wkFgw

corpgreed
Visitor
Plan Premium Country USA Device All Operating System All My Question or Issue How do I block this offensive content from my family's account? https://open.spotify.com/show/7kz7cRLYA...
2020-12-29 5:28:31 PM
2020-12-30 1:12:22 PM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
883 Views
2 replies
2 likes
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883 Views
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Superuser Contribution Artist pages error

Bonjour, quand je cherche un artiste il m'est impossible de cliquer dessus un message d'erreur s'affiche "une erreur s'est produite nouvelle tentative?" Je clique dessus rien et ça pour tout les artistes ... j'ai essayé de désinstaller / réinstaller ...

jejebnd
Visitor
Bonjour, quand je cherche un artiste il m'est impossible de cliquer dessus un message d'erreur s'affiche "une erreur s'est produite nouvelle tentative?" Je clique dessus rien et ça pour tout les arti...
2020-12-29 8:57:01 AM
2020-12-30 12:41:33 PM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
1520 Views
1 replies
1 likes
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Free
Other

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1 replies
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Superuser Contribution Premium Solo

Hello, community, I decided to use the premium function and have therefore initiated an immediate transaction via my bank. I also received the confirmation by email. Unfortunately, my account didn't receive an upgrade. I have already submitted a tick...

Germanischer96
Newbie
Hello, community, I decided to use the premium function and have therefore initiated an immediate transaction via my bank. I also received the confirmation by email. Unfortunately, my account...
2020-12-29 7:07:58 AM
2020-12-30 12:33:40 PM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
532 Views
1 replies
0 likes
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Premium

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify login weird survey?

Hello! I keep on getting this weird Spotify survey once in a while after starting my Spotify iOS app - the survey says: ‘Which of the following comes to mind first when you think about gaming?- Argos- Smyths- Currys- Game- None of the above’ This lit...

BlueLineMstr
Casual Listener
Hello! I keep on getting this weird Spotify survey once in a while after starting my Spotify iOS app - the survey says: ‘Which of the following comes to mind first when you think ab...
2020-12-22 7:09:11 PM
2020-12-29 10:26:37 PM
BlueLineMstr
Casual Listener
2671 Views
5 replies
0 likes
Login

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5 replies
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Superuser Contribution Spotify.com/pair does not accept my correct password.

PlanPremiumPhoneSamsung Galaxy 7Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueI know my username & password are correct because I just reset my password. The page won’t accept them and says they are incorrect.

Izzy_holland
Visitor
Plan Premium Phone Samsung Galaxy 7 Operating System Android My Question or Issue I know my username & password are correct because I just reset my password. The page won’t a...
2020-08-26 9:20:00 AM
2020-12-29 7:20:13 PM
010161996
Visitor
8792 Views
5 replies
4 likes

8792 Views
5 replies
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Account wired behaviour

PlanFreeDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or Issuehello guys i have a Spotify account created with my Facebook account, recently i deactivated the fb account and the Spotify account started to act weird for example some playlists dont eve...

Hamzix
Casual Listener
Plan Free Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue hello guys i have a Spotify account created with my Facebook account, recently i deactivated the fb account and the Spotify...
2020-12-28 4:13:05 PM
2020-12-29 1:54:26 PM
EthanS1
Community Legend
956 Views
4 replies
0 likes
Account
Free
Other

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4 replies
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IMPLEMENT BLOCKING FOLLOWERS

YES I am aware of the 96 page thread where countless users, paying and otherwise have been asking for the feature to block followers since 2013. The last update from Spotify was in 2018. Being able to control and block who follows your account is a s...

devotchkaa
Visitor
YES I am aware of the 96 page thread where countless users, paying and otherwise have been asking for the feature to block followers since 2013. The last update from Spotify was in 2018. Being able t...
2020-12-29 1:07:34 AM
437 Views
0 replies
2 likes
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Security

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Spotify Account got hijacked / hacked several times

I usually never complain about anything but there's a serious leak and a problem with Spotify account security and it doesn't seem that I'm the only one.Just to be clear, I've done everything I could to secure my account and hijacking is still happen...

SkaaX
Visitor
I usually never complain about anything but there's a serious leak and a problem with Spotify account security and it doesn't seem that I'm the only one. Just to be clear, I've done everything I cou...
2020-12-28 1:36:03 PM
2020-12-28 12:48:44 AM
EthanS1
Community Legend
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1 replies
0 likes
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Security

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Ads on premium

PlanFamily PremiumCountryCanadaDeviceNote 10+Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueWhile listening to a podcast i am getting ads in the middle of the episode. This podcaster has always had a plug at the beginning of their podcast for all of the...

Chev572bb
Newbie
Plan Family Premium Country Canada Device Note 10+ Operating System Android My Question or Issue While listening to a podcast i am getting ads in the middle of the episode. T...
2020-12-27 5:33:21 PM
2020-12-28 12:44:30 AM
EthanS1
Community Legend
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1 replies
0 likes
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Superuser Contribution Problema de inicio de sesión reiterado

No abro spotify desde el 22/12/2020 y hoy intenté abrirlo. Al abrirlo me apareció el cartel de cuando te instalas spotify y te dice registrarte con Google o Facebook y abajo te decía iniciar sesión. Yo le Di a iniciar sesión y puse mi username y mi p...

Benicio26
Casual Listener
No abro spotify desde el 22/12/2020 y hoy intenté abrirlo. Al abrirlo me apareció el cartel de cuando te instalas spotify y te dice registrarte con Google o Facebook y abajo te decía iniciar sesión. ...
2020-12-25 9:52:54 PM
2020-12-28 9:18:30 PM
CarlosE
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