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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
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Rim4
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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
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2023-06-26 8:42:18 AM
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Nekse
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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 Local Files Option Disappeared

PlanPremiumCountryTurkeyDeviceLenovo Legion Y520Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI can't find "local files" option in settings with the last update, did they remove this option?

kingslayerm
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Plan Premium Country Turkey Device Lenovo Legion Y520 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I can't find "local files" option in settings with the last update, did t...
2020-04-04 7:29:23 PM
2023-09-29 4:55:24 PM
wotney
Visitor
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Playlists Going Missing

Note: this issue is RESOLVED using alternative means, I am trying to identify WHY it happened so that I may prevent missing playlists in the future.I recently noticed quite a few of my personal playlists had disappeared from my Spotify library. I am ...

kanapuro
Casual Listener
Note: this issue is RESOLVED using alternative means, I am trying to identify WHY it happened so that I may prevent missing playlists in the future. I recently noticed quite a few of my personal p...
2023-09-29 4:41:11 PM
2023-09-29 4:44:15 PM
kanapuro
Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution How can I turn on the informations about the song, the Artist etc. again?

Hey there,I recently went through my Spotify settings to check some things out. I clicked on "See what your friends are playing" and the right side exchanged the informations about the artist, monthly listeners etc. with the friends overlay. I honest...

SimonLiz
Newbie
Hey there, I recently went through my Spotify settings to check some things out. I clicked on "See what your friends are playing" and the right side exchanged the informations about the artist, mont...
2023-04-28 4:41:45 PM
2023-09-29 4:14:47 PM
Streetwise
Newbie
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Superuser Contribution How to Order Playlists

U could do that before by dragging one before another but u cant do that anymroe

eltonifkyu
Gig Goer
U could do that before by dragging one before another but u cant do that anymroe
2023-09-28 9:23:09 AM
2023-09-29 1:58:47 PM
Vasil
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution I am trying to reinstall Spotify but receive error 17

I have been unable to use Spotify for a while now and decided to try installing again from the website. However I receive and error 17 prompt when I try to install the app.I have tried launching the installer in compatibility mode but still receive t...

Tyronius89
Casual Listener
I have been unable to use Spotify for a while now and decided to try installing again from the website. However I receive and error 17 prompt when I try to install the app. I have tried launching ...
2023-09-21 1:58:25 AM
2023-09-29 9:51:42 AM
Lyubka
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Searched tracks are positioned at the bottom of the page

PlanFree/PremiumCountryDenmarkDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueSearched tracks - once selected from results - are placed at the bottom of the following page. You have to scroll past lyrics, artists, popular tracks by artist, pop...

Landa82
Casual Listener
Plan Free/Premium Country Denmark Device PC Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Searched tracks - once selected from results - are placed at the bottom of the followin...
2023-09-22 9:16:07 PM
2023-09-27 9:30:45 PM
Susan_GP
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Unable to add music in a collaborative playlist on desktop app

PlanPremiumCountryThe NetherlandsDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows (11) My Question or IssueUsers are unable to add music to collaborative playlists on a windows desktop, but can add music on the iOS app,Both users have collaborative rights, the p...

Joenha
Newbie
Plan Premium Country The Netherlands Device Desktop Operating System Windows (11) My Question or Issue Users are unable to add music to collaborative playlists on a windows desktop, ...
2023-09-26 1:59:22 PM
2023-09-27 7:23:45 AM
Dian
Spotify Legend
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"Windows" "Bug"
Add Items to Playlist
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Superuser Contribution Can't move my songs up in a playlist

Hi, it appears to me that there's no problem moving the songs down in my playlist, but when I try up, it just does not move. I don't really know if I'm the first lucky one to have this different type a deal issue.Plan Premium CountryTurkeyDeviceDeskt...

nihaodali
Newbie
Hi, it appears to me that there's no problem moving the songs down in my playlist, but when I try up, it just does not move. I don't really know if I'm the first lucky one to have this different type...
2021-01-06 11:21:48 PM
2023-09-26 4:14:04 PM
vhoneyman
Casual Listener
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Wrong album art displayed when saving an album as a playlist in local library

Operating SystemWindows 10, Spotify for Windows 1.1.92.647.ga4397eb7 My Question or IssueIn some cases saving an album as a playlist in my local library - will result - the playlist showing the wrong album cover.For example: using drag and drop I sav...

unclnis
Music Fan
Operating System Windows 10, Spotify for Windows 1.1.92.647.ga4397eb7 My Question or Issue In some cases saving an album as a playlist in my local library - will result - the pla...
2022-08-30 3:44:11 PM
2023-09-26 8:44:18 AM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Drag multiple Songs to Queue

Operating SystemWindows 10 / Windows 11 My IssueIt's not possible to select and drag multiple songs to the Queue, only the first item of the selection will be added. I have attached a screen-recording of the issue.

thejomo
Casual Listener
Operating System Windows 10 / Windows 11 My Issue It's not possible to select and drag multiple songs to the Queue, only the first item of the selection will be added. I h...
2022-02-02 2:09:00 PM
2023-09-25 10:55:52 PM
SCHOOLTROPHY
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify app no longer works on Windows 11

PlanPremiumCountryUS DeviceWindows PCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueSince upgrading to Windows 11, the Spotify app will no longer load. I get the error about the missing Resampledmo.DLL file. The problem is, I have that DLL file, and ...

itsgreylolol1
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country US Device Windows PC Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Since upgrading to Windows 11, the Spotify app will no longer load. I get the error...
2021-10-14 12:59:27 AM
2023-09-25 2:49:06 AM
Zanven
Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution Playlists not fully syncing between devices

DevicePC, Windows 10 My Question or IssueMy Windows application does not sync with my android device. They are on the same Wi-Fi, on the same account and I just tried to log out and reinstall on windows (as per https://community.spotify.com/t5/FAQs/P...

electroman12345
Casual Listener
Device PC, Windows 10 My Question or Issue My Windows application does not sync with my android device. They are on the same Wi-Fi, on the same account and I just tried to log out and rein...
2023-09-23 10:37:23 PM
2023-09-24 11:58:52 AM
Joan
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Je n'arrive pas à me connecter à mon compte. Il indique que le pays spécifi

Je n'arrive pas à me connecter à mon compte. Il indique que le pays spécifié est incorrect. J'essaie de changer de pays de résidence, mais il ne figure pas dans la liste.

New user
Visitor
Je n'arrive pas à me connecter à mon compte. Il indique que le pays spécifié est incorrect. J'essaie de changer de pays de résidence, mais il ne figure pas dans la liste.
2023-09-23 8:50:01 AM
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Alex
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Albums aren't showing up anymore in my library

PlanFreeCountry:GermanyDevice: DesktopOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueOn Desktop the new version just nuked the albums section from the library as it seems and merged it into the favorited songs section. I've been using Spotify since 20...

HNTR_TheCapricorn
Newbie
Plan Free Country: Germany Device: Desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue On Desktop the new version just nuked the albums section from the library as it seems and me...
2023-09-23 8:13:03 AM
2023-09-24 9:42:44 AM
Joan
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution reproducción aleatoria inteligente

como hacer para que funcione la opción "Reproducción aleatoria inteligente" en Windows 11PlanDe primera calidaddispositivoordenador personalsistema operativoVentanas 10, 11Mi pregunta o problemacomo hacer para que funcione la opción "Reproducción ale...

Santiago311
Visitor
como hacer para que funcione la opción "Reproducción aleatoria inteligente" en Windows 11 Plan De primera calidad dispositivo ordenador personal sistema operativo Ventanas 10, 11 Mi pregunta o...
2023-09-23 5:02:21 AM
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Dian
Spotify Legend
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File - Import playlist that option is not there.

PlanFree/Premium FreeCountry Australia Device Windows computer - download itunes playlist to spotiftyOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I am trying to download my Itunes playlist. I have ticked the Share box in Itunes but when I click Fi...

wok68499
Newbie
Plan Free/Premium Free Country Australia Device Windows computer - download itunes playlist to spotifty Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I am trying...
2019-01-05 9:35:45 AM
2023-09-24 8:06:36 AM
SapperJashan
Newbie
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Superuser Contribution Incorrect resolution with multiple monitors

Operating SystemWindows 101.1.43.700.g20acee0f (Microsoft Store version) My IssueWhen the desktop app is maximized on one screen one line of pixels stays on both sides of the monitors next to the main monitor. I'm able to close the application from t...

jsilverstreak
Gig Goer
Operating System Windows 10 1.1.43.700.g20acee0f (Microsoft Store version) My Issue When the desktop app is maximized on one screen one line of pixels stays on both sides of the monitors ...
2020-10-18 4:09:10 AM
2023-09-22 12:24:10 AM
1199394617
Newbie
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multi-monitor
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Superuser Contribution Spotify stopping while listening + songs not downloading

PlanPremium Operating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI'm currently at my wits end with these 2 issues. The Spotify app AND Web Player stop playing certain songs with a "Can't play the current song" error. On some occasions it carries on stoppin...

SocktoberClassic
Newbie
Plan Premium Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue I'm currently at my wits end with these 2 issues. The Spotify app AND Web Player stop playing certain songs with a "...
2023-09-21 11:52:42 PM
2023-09-22 3:58:20 PM
Vasil
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Why wont my Podcast (Podbean) upload to spotify? I keep getting the same message? PLEASE HELP

Trying desperately to upload our Podcast to Spotify "The Litty T*tty Committee" No matter what I seem to do I can't amend this issue... I've tried many times. The response however, is so vague? Can someone please assist us to upload our podcast to wh...

DaisyAmelia
Visitor
Trying desperately to upload our Podcast to Spotify "The Litty T*tty Committee" No matter what I seem to do I can't amend this issue... I've tried many times. The response however...
2019-10-18 4:58:26 AM
2023-09-21 7:36:52 PM
Susan_GP
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Superuser Contribution New lyrics layout update: aligned to the left

So... I just updated Spotify on my laptop (Windows 10) and what the **bleep** have you guys done to the lyrics page? Instead of the text being centered and nice and easy to follow, it's now all squished to one side, looking ugly and deformed and **bl...

acepeachbunny
Casual Listener
So... I just updated Spotify on my laptop (Windows 10) and what the **bleep** have you guys done to the lyrics page? Instead of the text being centered and nice and easy to follow, it's now all squis...
2023-08-31 4:24:33 PM
2023-09-20 5:26:25 PM
AntonioEstela
Newbie
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