Streaming Spotify on Discord: A Step-by-Step Guide
In today's digital age, music is a universal language that brings people together. With the rise of streaming platforms like Spotify, and communication tools like Discord, it's no surprise that users are looking to combine the two for an enhanced listening experience. This guide will walk you through the process of displaying and listening to Spotify on Discord, allowing you to share your favorite tunes with friends and fellow music enthusiasts.
Why Display Spotify on Discord?
Displaying your Spotify activity on Discord offers several benefits. It allows you to:
- Share your music taste and current playlist with friends.
- Create a collaborative listening environment, where everyone can contribute to the playlist.
- Discover new music by seeing what others are listening to.
- Enhance your gaming or streaming experience by playing music in the background.
Prerequisites
Before you start, ensure you have the following:

- A Spotify Premium account (free accounts can only display, not play, music).
- The latest version of Discord installed on your computer.
- Spotify's desktop app installed and logged in.
Step-by-Step: Displaying Spotify on Discord
Step 1: Enable Spotify Integration in Discord
First, you need to connect your Spotify account to Discord. Here's how:
- Open Discord and click on the gear icon next to your username to access User Settings.
- Navigate to the 'Connections' tab on the left sidebar.
- Click on the 'Connect' button next to Spotify's logo.
- Log in to your Spotify account when prompted.
Step 2: Join a Voice Channel
To start playing music, you'll need to join a voice channel on Discord. Here's how:
- On the left sidebar, click on a server to view its channels.
- Click on a voice channel to join it.
Step 3: Start Playing Music
Now that you're in a voice channel, you can start playing music from Spotify. Here's how:

- In the Spotify desktop app, play the song, album, or playlist you want to share.
- Once the music starts playing, Discord will automatically detect it and display the song's name, artist, and album art in the voice channel.
Step 4: Control Spotify from Discord
You can also control your Spotify playback directly from Discord. Here's how:
- To pause or play the music, right-click on your Discord profile picture in the voice channel and select 'Pause Song' or 'Resume Song'.
- To skip to the next song, right-click on your profile picture and select 'Skip Song'.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
If you're having trouble displaying Spotify on Discord, here are a few solutions to common issues:
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Music isn't playing automatically. | Ensure that you've joined a voice channel and that the music is playing in the Spotify desktop app. |
| Discord isn't detecting my Spotify activity. | Make sure you've correctly connected your Spotify account in Discord's User Settings. You may also need to restart both apps. |
| I can't control Spotify from Discord. | Ensure that you're using a Spotify Premium account. Free accounts can only display, not control, music. |
Displaying Spotify on Discord is a great way to enhance your communication and listening experience. Whether you're gaming, streaming, or just chatting with friends, sharing your favorite tunes can make the experience even more enjoyable. So go ahead, connect your Spotify account, and start sharing your music with the world!