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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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New integrations are currently on hold

New integrations are currently on hold while we make updates to improve reliability and performance.PlanPremiumHow long is it gonna take it fix? Its been for 2 months now

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New integrations are currently on hold while we make updates to improve reliability and performance. Plan Premium How long is it gonna take it fix? Its been for 2 months now  

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Unable to create app

It says new integrations are on hold while me make updates to increase reliability. The create app button is completely disabled.

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It says new integrations are on hold while me make updates to increase reliability. The create app button is completely disabled.

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Misleading “Explicit user authorization is required” error when app fingerprint is outdated

After beating my head for two weeks on the authorization error "Explicit user authorization is required to use Spotify. The user has to complete the auth-flow to allow the app to use Spotify on their behalf.", while my app was authorizated, I finally...

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After beating my head for two weeks on the authorization error "Explicit user authorization is required to use Spotify. The user has to complete the auth-flow to allow the app to use Spotify on their...

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Support for Apple’s new MPMediaItemAnimatedArtwork API in Spotify iOS App

Hello Spotify Team,With iOS 26, Apple introduced the new MPMediaItemAnimatedArtwork API, which allows music apps to display animated album artwork on the iOS lock screen during playback.Apple Music is already taking advantage of this feature, and the...

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Hello Spotify Team, With iOS 26, Apple introduced the new MPMediaItemAnimatedArtwork API, which allows music apps to display animated album artwork on the iOS lock screen during playback. Apple Mus...

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Unavailable files and the ability to replace them

Files ALWAYS become unavailable in my playlists, they go grey and then can't be played anymore.The default should be you replace it with an exact version that is available, but in lieu of that, you should first allow us to sort by "unavailable" and b...

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Files ALWAYS become unavailable in my playlists, they go grey and then can't be played anymore. The default should be you replace it with an exact version that is available, but in lieu of that, you...

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Create a APP on hold

PlanPlatinumCountryIndiaDevice(Iphone 16 pro max, Macbook Pro m1 pro)Operating System(iOS 26 Tahoe.) My Question or IssueWhen will this Create app issue get fixed. it has been over a month around 5 weeks I believe since this has occurred. No response...

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Plan Platinum Country India Device (Iphone 16 pro max, Macbook Pro m1 pro) Operating System (iOS 26 Tahoe.)   My Question or Issue When will this Create app issue get fixed. it has b...

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Developing a game around Spotify?

Hi all, I was under the impression that using Spotify music content in games was prohibited as per the Spotify Dev policy III.2 'Do not create a game, including trivia quizzes.'Any idea how this game might have gotten around the rules? https://songtr...

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Hi all, I was under the impression that using Spotify music content in games was prohibited as per the Spotify Dev policy III.2 'Do not create a game, including trivia quizzes.' Any idea how this ...

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Unable to create a new app

Hey, When will we be able to create a new app?Thank you

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Hey,  When will we be able to create a new app? Thank you

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Not able to create new app until today - Old topic marked as solved by a Moderator and this is false

It's sad that a Spotify moderator come to the chat after 2 weeks the first topic was posted to put as solved a generic answer and leave all of the developers that are affected by Spotify action to block new apps with this null and sparse reply. So th...

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It's sad that a Spotify moderator come to the chat after 2 weeks the first topic was posted to put as solved a generic answer and leave all of the developers that are affected by Spotify action to bl...

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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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Spotify, shutting down extended quota access to 99% of your developers is not the answer

Earlier this year, Spotify introduced a policy change around the requirements that were needed to get extended quota access. This update was not a simple change, it was a full on lockout of 99% of the developers who are in this community and a lot of...

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Earlier this year, Spotify introduced a policy change around the requirements that were needed to get extended quota access. This update was not a simple change, it was a full on lockout of 99% of th...

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Invite Collaborator generate share link using API

Hi! I'm trying to find a way to generate or create a share link to invite a collaborator to a private playlist but can't find anything in the docs. In the mobile app when clicking on the 3 dots on a playlist there is an option to "Invite Collaborator...

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Hi!   I'm trying to find a way to generate or create a share link to invite a collaborator to a private playlist but can't find anything in the docs.   In the mobile app when clicking o...

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Cannot Create New App: "New Inegrations are currently on hold..." - Error message/ BUG

Opening a new discussion because for whatever reason the highest voted topic was marked as resolved, even though it was not solved. Hoping this resurfaces this aggredious issue. In the Spotify Developer Dashboard, the Create App button is grayed out,...

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Opening a new discussion because for whatever reason the highest voted topic was marked as resolved, even though it was not solved. Hoping this resurfaces this aggredious issue.   In...

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Clicking "submitting a quota extension request" redirects back to "Basic Information"

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceTested on various different networks, devices, and browsers My Question or IssueSpent a while troubleshooting this with support only to be directed here for my issue, as they didn't have the abilities to solv...

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Plan Free/Premium Country United States Device Tested on various different networks, devices, and browsers   My Question or Issue Spent a while troubleshooting this with support only to ...

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Concerns About Implementing Chartmetric API on a Spotify-Approved Platform

Hi everyone,I run a platform that has been approved for access to the Spotify API and currently has around 50 active users. All features strictly follow the limits and requirements defined in Spotify’s API Terms of Service. I’m planning to build a da...

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Hi everyone, I run a platform that has been approved for access to the Spotify API and currently has around 50 active users. All features strictly follow the limits and requirements defined in Spoti...

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Redirect URI not allowing localhost prevents me from testing locally

My Question or IssueI’m building a Next.js app with NextAuth and Spotify OAuth and I’m stuck on the local redirect. Spotify no longer allows redirect URIs with http://localhost:3000, so I configured their dashboard to allow http://127.0.0.1:3000/api/...

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My Question or Issue I’m building a Next.js app with NextAuth and Spotify OAuth and I’m stuck on the local redirect. Spotify no longer allows redirect URIs with http://localh...

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Why did you all just turn off integrations ??

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiPhone 17 ProOperating SystemiOS My Question or IssueI can't create integrations anymore. They appear to have been just turned off without explanation what kind of business are y'all running here?

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Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone 17 Pro Operating System iOS   My Question or Issue I can't create integrations anymore. They appear to have been just turned off without explanat...

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App disabled and blocked

My app was disabled and blocked this morning and I was looking for a way to appeal. I have been on the Spotify Support chat for the past half hour and they have instructed me to make this post. Any help would be very much appreciated.

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My app was disabled and blocked this morning and I was looking for a way to appeal. I have been on the Spotify Support chat for the past half hour and they have instructed me to make this post. Any h...

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Spotify Videos For Andriod Auto or Apple Vs Still Photos

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceAndriod Auto Or AppleOperating SystemAndroid/Apple My Question or IssueI would love to see you integrate the video like you have on spotify website into android auto and apple apps so you can view the video of each group w...

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Plan Premium Country USA   Device Andriod Auto Or Apple Operating System Android/Apple   My Question or Issue I would love to see you integrate the video like you have on spotify...

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Spotify Android App Queue

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Hello Developer Team, I’m posting to seek some further clarity regarding the ongoing issue with creating new apps in the Spotify Developer Dashboard.Although there has been a comment indicating that this issue is now “solved,” from our perspective th...

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Hello Developer Team,   I’m posting to seek some further clarity regarding the ongoing issue with creating new apps in the Spotify Developer Dashboard. Although there has been a comment indic...

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