Discord has become a popular platform for sharing music and playlists among friends and communities. It is one of the leading applications for gamers to communicate with each other as well. With Spotify, the music streaming giant, you can access a vast array of playlists created by other users or curate your own. In this tutorial, we will show you how to share your Spotify playlist on Discord. This tutorial is aimed at beginners and does not require any technical experience.
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Why You Need to Share Spotify Playlist on Discord
If you are an avid Spotify user, then you may have created a playlist that you feel proud of. You would want to share this with your friends or with a wider community on Discord. Sharing your playlist is one way to connect with people who have the same taste in music as you. If you are a gamer, then you can set up a Discord server and share your playlist with your fellow gamers. This way, you can listen to music together while playing games and have an awesome time.
Method 1: Via Discord Bot
One of the easiest ways to share your Spotify playlist on Discord is by using a Discord Bot. With this method, you can create a bot that automatically shares your playlist with your friends or community. Here is how to do it:
1. Go to the website discord.com/developers/applications and log in to your Discord account.
2. Click on "New Application" and give it a name. Then click on "Create".
3. Select "Bot" on the left-hand side menu and click on "Add Bot". Then confirm by clicking on "Yes, Do It!".
4. From the same screen, copy the "Token" code. This is an important code that you will need to share your playlist.
5. Go to the Spotify Developer Dashboard (developer.spotify.com/dashboard) and click on "Create An App". Enter a name and description for your app. Accept the terms and conditions and click on "Create".
6. From the same screen, copy the "Client ID" and "Client Secret" codes. Remember to keep them safe and not share them with anyone.
7. Click on "Edit Settings" and paste the "Redirect URIs" URL from the Discord Bot dashboard. Then click on "Save".
8. Install the "discord.js" module on your computer or server and create a new file for your bot.
9. In the bot file, paste the following code:
"`
const Discord = require(‘discord.js’);
const client = new Discord.Client();
client.on(‘ready’, () => {
console.log(`Logged in as ${client.user.tag}!`);
});
client.on(‘message’, msg => {
if (msg.content === ‘!playlist’) {
msg.channel.send(‘https://open.spotify.com/playlist/*(your playlist id)*’);
}
});
client.login(‘your-token-goes-here’);
"`
Replace "(your playlist id)" with your Spotify playlist ID, and "your-token-goes-here" with the Discord Bot token code that you obtained earlier.
10. Run the bot file on your computer or server. Now every time someone sends the "!playlist" command in your Discord server, the bot will share the link to your playlist.
Pros:
– Sharing your playlist on Discord is very easy and doesn’t require any technical experience.
– You can create a bot that will automatically share your playlist with your friends or community.
Cons:
– You need to have a basic understanding of coding and programming to create a Discord Bot.
– Your Discord server needs to have the bot installed in order to share the playlist.
Method 2: Using Discord’s Rich Presence
Discord’s Rich Presence is another way to share your Spotify playlist on Discord. With this method, you can link your Spotify account to your Discord profile and automatically share your currently playing song. Here is how to do it:
1. Open the Discord app on your computer.
2. Go to "User Settings" and click on "Connections".
3. Click on "Spotify" and log in to your Spotify account.
4. Make sure that the "Display Spotify as your status" option is turned on.
5. Start playing a song on Spotify and it should automatically show up on your Discord profile.
Pros:
– You don’t need to create a bot or write any code to share your playlist.
– Your friends or community members can see your current song and discover new music.
Cons:
– You need to have the Discord app and Spotify app installed on your computer.
– People can only see your current song and not your playlist.
Method 3: Via Spotify Link
Another way to share your Spotify playlist on Discord is by sending the link to your playlist. This method is very simple and doesn’t require any technical experience. Here is how to do it:
1. Open Spotify and go to your playlist.
2. Right-click on the playlist and click on "Share".
3. Click on "Copy Playlist Link".
4. Open Discord and select the server or user that you want to share your playlist with.
5. Paste the link in the chat window and send it.
Pros:
– Sharing your playlist via link is very easy and doesn’t require any technical experience.
– People can access the playlist directly from the link and listen to it on Spotify without any additional steps.
Cons:
– People can’t see your current song and won’t know when you update the playlist.
– The link may not be clickable if the user is not logged in to Spotify.
What to Do If You Can’t Share Spotify Playlist on Discord
If you are unable to share your Spotify playlist on Discord, then there are a few things that you can try to fix the problem:
1. Make sure that you have the latest version of the Discord app and the Spotify app installed on your computer.
2. Check your internet connection and make sure that you are able to connect to both Discord and Spotify.
3. Try restarting both the Discord app and Spotify app.
4. If you are using a VPN, try turning it off and see if that fixes the problem.
Bonus Tip
If you want to share a specific song from your Spotify playlist on Discord, then you can right-click on the song and click on "Copy Song Link". You can then paste the link in the Discord chat window and it will automatically generate a preview window for the song.
5 FAQs
Q1: Do I need to have a Spotify Premium account to share my playlist on Discord?
A: No, you can share your playlist on Discord even if you have a free Spotify account.
Q2: Can I share my entire Spotify library on Discord?
A: No, you can only share individual playlists or songs on Discord.
Q3: Can I share my playlist with a specific group of people on Discord?
A: Yes, you can create a private Discord server and invite specific people to it. You can then share your playlist with only those people.
Q4: Can I share my playlist on Discord mobile app?
A: Yes, you can share your playlist on Discord mobile app by copying the link of your playlist and sending it in the chat.
Q5: Can I share my playlist on Discord without using a bot or Rich Presence?
A: Yes, you can share your playlist on Discord by copying the link of your playlist and sending it in the chat.
Final Thoughts
Sharing your Spotify playlist on Discord is a simple way to connect with people who have the same taste in music as you. By using a bot, Rich Presence, or a playlist link, you can easily share your playlist with your friends or community. If you encounter any issues while sharing your playlist, then try the troubleshooting steps mentioned above.