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Solved!! Desktop: Jam now available

Spotify is bringing Jam to the desktop app! 拾 ️ Now you can start or join a listening party with your friends, family, colleagues, and classmates, with the Spotify desktop app in addition to the mobile app. Although you can listen on your own, Jam in...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2024-03-14 3:38:28 PM
Wednesday
notworking117
Casual Listener
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Desktop: New "Now Playing View" sidebar

Spotify is introducing a new "Now Playing View" sidebar in the desktop app and Web Player to go along with the recently released "Your Library" sidebar. Together, the individually customizable design of these new views provides a richer experience, m...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2023-06-26 8:42:18 AM
3 weeks ago
Lanciano007
Gig Goer
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New Your Library sidebar

Spotify is introducing a new Your Library sidebar in the desktop app and Web Player. The new Your Library sidebar is rolling out to all desktop users now, so you will be seeing it soon if you haven't already. The new Your Library sidebar improves nav...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2023-04-28 8:08:45 PM
2023-04-29 10:41:16 PM
MattSuda
Spotify Star
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[Troubleshooting] Windows

Having trouble with the Spotify desktop app? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help get things working again. What to try first Perform a soft reset (generally rebooting the device will suffice). If that doesn’t help, try a clean reinstall. Be sure to l...

Goodman
Spotify Legend
2013-09-17 11:47:47 AM
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Is this normal? Spotify web down on desktop PC

PlanFreeCountryItalyDevice(AMD Desktop PC 2021)Operating System(Windows 11 pro) My Question or IssueSpotify web down on desktop PC, different browsers down too, App not working too. Account works on different PC or smartphone

WooYoungWoo
Casual Listener
Plan Free Country Italy Device (AMD Desktop PC 2021) Operating System (Windows 11 pro) My Question or Issue Spotify web down on desktop PC, different browsers down too, App n...
2023-05-07 8:09:55 PM
2023-05-13 9:01:56 PM
OscarDC
Moderator
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Not able to remove local files from liked song playlist

I am currently trying to remove my local files from my spotify account. I was able to remove the local files on the spotify app, but they still show up on the app on my laptop (Windows 10). I was able to hide my local files so there wasn't a separate...

ellis-eleven
Newbie
I am currently trying to remove my local files from my spotify account. I was able to remove the local files on the spotify app, but they still show up on the app on my laptop (Windows 10). I was abl...
2019-12-15 5:43:53 PM
2023-05-13 7:29:20 PM
sebadru
Visitor
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14 replies
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11541 Views
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Superuser Contribution spotify is crashing when I launch it on windows 10

launching spotify the window opens momentarily then closes.I have done several reinstalls, downloaded it from the microsoft store, restarted/updated my PC. none of it has worked

WintersMalice
Regular
launching spotify the window opens momentarily then closes. I have done several reinstalls, downloaded it from the microsoft store, restarted/updated my PC. none of it has worked
2023-04-27 12:36:44 PM
2023-05-13 4:40:16 PM
Lyubka
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Disappear from "Discovered on"

Hello all,Some of my songs were displayed on several playlists and so my artist page account had an overlay 'Discovered on' with these playlists.I'm not anymore in these but the display is still present, I was wondering if it will still be forever di...

augustinsimon
Newbie
Hello all, Some of my songs were displayed on several playlists and so my artist page account had an overlay 'Discovered on' with these playlists. I'm not anymore in these but the display is still ...
2021-09-07 7:18:34 PM
2023-05-13 3:42:07 PM
Lyubka
Moderator
585 Views
3 replies
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windows and chromecast application: only in random

Plan Free/ Country France Operating System Windows 10 et chromecast My Question or Issue Usually, I launch music through the spotify windows desktop application, then I connect it to the audio chromecast of my stereo with the Android application. Thu...

Benoit2
Regular
Plan Free/ Country France Operating System Windows 10 et chromecast My Question or Issue Usually, I launch music through the spotify windows deskt...
2020-06-05 8:07:27 PM
2023-05-13 11:33:40 AM
Benoit2
Regular
445 Views
1 replies
1 likes

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No Spotify DJ?

PlanPremiumCountryUSA (Florida)Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI still don't have Spotify DJ - I tried logging in and out and made sure my Spotify is updated. Today a friend of mine is able to access Spotify DJ, is it still rolling out...

SiriusBacon
Newbie
Plan Premium Country USA (Florida) Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I still don't have Spotify DJ - I tried logging in and out and made sure my Spotify is updated. Toda...
2023-05-12 3:16:03 AM
2023-05-12 9:42:26 PM
Sebasty
Community Legend
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1 replies
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Can't play or open playlist

PlanPremiumCountryItalyOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI can't play any song and if i try to open a playlist it tells me: cannot find playlist.

LMercu
Regular
Plan Premium Country Italy Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I can't play any song and if i try to open a playlist it tells me: cannot find playlist.
2023-05-04 6:03:20 PM
2023-05-12 6:46:47 PM
Eni
Moderator
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15 replies
1 likes

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15 replies
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Superuser Contribution "Your Time Capsule" loses sync via 2 pcs using Connect

I have "Your Time Capsule" open on my home pc playing, I then log into my work remote session (which uses all monitors), open Spotify and control what my home pc is playing - this always works great except this playlist. I think it's because the play...

robigouk
Composer
I have "Your Time Capsule" open on my home pc playing, I then log into my work remote session (which uses all monitors), open Spotify and control what my home pc is playing - this always works great ...
2023-05-11 5:59:22 PM
2023-05-12 6:30:22 PM
AlejaR
Moderator
254 Views
1 replies
1 likes

254 Views
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Web Player and Windows Player not working

PlanPremium IndividualCountryUnited StatesDeviceHP desktop, Chrome browserOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueEvery playlist I try, it cycles through 2-5 different songs before starting to play one and then the audio cuts out after 9 secon...

tristen19
Newbie
Plan Premium Individual Country United States Device HP desktop, Chrome browser Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Every playlist I try, it cycles through 2-5 different...
2023-05-12 5:06:37 PM
2024-12-17 7:53:34 PM
Not applicable
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389 Views
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First song in radio doesn't play

When I start a song radio, it always says that the first song is not playable. I have tried different songs, and artist radios. If I play the second song and then go back to the first song, it will play. Attached is a screenshot of the error. Premium...

bensinojen
Casual Listener
When I start a song radio, it always says that the first song is not playable. I have tried different songs, and artist radios. If I play the second song and then go back to the first son...
2023-05-12 6:55:16 AM
2023-05-12 3:53:15 PM
kaworu_bloodpaw
Roadie
364 Views
1 replies
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song radio
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Album bar/right side bar disapeared

PlanPremiumCountryFinland DeviceAsus Gaming 2021 LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThe right side bar showing the playing playlist, album and the next song has just disappeared, have tried reinstalling Spotify but nothing, and ther...

Crore
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Finland Device Asus Gaming 2021 Laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue The right side bar showing the playing playlist, album and ...
2023-05-11 7:29:34 PM
2023-05-11 8:51:09 PM
kaworu_bloodpaw
Roadie
351 Views
1 replies
1 likes
problem

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Solved!! Playlist time length differing between Windows and Android

PlanPremiumCountryUnited States DeviceDell Inspiron 7559 / Samsung Galaxy S7Operating SystemWindows 10 / Android Oreo (8.0.0) My Question or IssueOn my Windows PC, I have a playlist that shows a total length of 100hrs 53min, but the same playlist sho...

matthew_paul
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country United States Device Dell Inspiron 7559 / Samsung Galaxy S7 Operating System Windows 10 / Android Oreo (8.0.0) My Question or Issue On my Wind...
2018-10-31 11:02:34 PM
2023-05-11 8:22:25 PM
the_richter
Visitor
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4 replies
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Android
Playlist Stats
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Superuser Contribution lyrics disappearing

It says their still working on lyrics to "triggered" by chase atlantic but they lyrics were there yesterday? I also got the spotify update where it looks different. Im on pc.

amneet1
Visitor
It says their still working on lyrics to "triggered" by chase atlantic but they lyrics were there yesterday? I also got the spotify update where it looks different. Im on pc.
2023-05-10 1:39:13 PM
2023-05-11 2:31:20 PM
Kiril
Moderator
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Searching for a song on all playlists.

Hello,For some time I had a problem with spotify. I listen to all kind of music and sometimes I am not sure if the track I am listening to is on one of my playlist. Of course I can Ctrl+F all of them but it's a hassle so I was thinking is there a bet...

Moorwen12
Casual Listener
Hello, For some time I had a problem with spotify. I listen to all kind of music and sometimes I am not sure if the track I am listening to is on one of my playlist. Of course I can Ctrl+F all of th...
2023-04-25 7:03:53 PM
2023-05-11 11:53:07 AM
Moorwen12
Casual Listener
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution All spotify features no longer work

PlanFreeCountry BrazilDeviceNotebook ASUSOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueAll of my features in spotify simply stop working, I can not search for songs or even listen to the radio, my friends feed does not load, all other options (artis...

2t_k-3920yjim
Casual Listener
Plan Free Country Brazil Device Notebook ASUS Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue All of my features in spotify simply stop working, I can not search for songs or ...
2018-06-25 2:18:38 AM
2023-05-10 11:05:38 PM
scaronq
Visitor
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Preferences window doesn't open

PlanPremiumCountrySpainDeviceHP laptopOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueI use the Spotify desktop application both with direct Internet connection (no proxy needed), at home, and with HTTPS proxy, at work.When I open the application at wo...

Pokermman
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Spain Device HP laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I use the Spotify desktop application both with direct Internet connection (no proxy needed), at ...
2022-09-12 10:34:30 AM
2023-05-10 6:03:40 PM
celioazevedo
Visitor
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Superuser Contribution Select a speaker popup

Plan - PremiumCountry - USADevice - Windows PCOperating System - Windows 10 The Spotify player has a popup appear multiple times a day when I start listening to music to select a speaker. The popup appears above the "connect a device" button. This is...

EsspressoMaster
Newbie
Plan - Premium Country - USA Device - Windows PC Operating System - Windows 10 The Spotify player has a popup appear multiple times a day when I start listening to music to se...
2023-05-09 4:39:43 PM
2023-05-10 5:33:08 PM
AlejaR
Moderator
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1 replies
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Superuser Contribution run in maximized state

PlanPremiumCountryKoreaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueEvery time I launch Spotify, the program runs in a tall shape. Can i set it to run maximized?

ssfwl7474
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Korea Device PC Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Every time I launch Spotify, the program runs in a tall shape. Can i set it to run maximized?
2023-05-09 4:34:59 AM
2023-05-10 8:40:28 AM
MihailY
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Playlist won´t delete

I had a playlist called "a" and it shows on my recents (even if i've deleted it before in other platforms, in Windows I can't delete it because it throws a generic error) this issue only happens on Windows, in Android the playlist doesn't show.

emiferpro
Casual Listener
I had a playlist called "a" and it shows on my recents (even if i've deleted it before in other platforms, in Windows I can't delete it because it throws a generic error) this issue only happens on ...
2023-04-26 7:21:41 PM
2023-05-10 8:23:46 AM
Dian
Spotify Legend
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7 replies
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[Web Player] Opening Spotify makes display turn off

My Question or IssueOpening the Spotify Web App results in my main monitor turning off and after a few seconds on again. This happens on the first startup and then not anymore. A PC restart will result in the issue occuring again. PlanPremiumCountryA...

pasi123567
Casual Listener
My Question or Issue Opening the Spotify Web App results in my main monitor turning off and after a few seconds on again. This happens on the first startup and then not anymore. A PC restart will re...
2023-05-09 11:59:40 AM
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0 replies
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1066 Views
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