Connecting Spotify to Discord is a great way to share your music tastes with friends and listen together. This guide will walk you through the steps to link your Spotify account to Discord and start sharing your favorite tunes.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Open Discord and Go to User Settings
First, open Discord on your device. At the bottom-left corner of the screen, you’ll see your username. Click on the gear icon next to it to open the User Settings menu.
Open Discord and Go to User Settings
Step 2: Navigate to Connections
In the User Settings menu, find and click on “Connections” in the left-hand sidebar. This section allows you to connect various accounts to Discord.
Navigate to Connections
Step 3: Connect Your Spotify Account
In the Connections menu, you’ll see various icons for different services. Click on the Spotify icon. This will open a new window prompting you to log into your Spotify account.
Connect Your Spotify Account
Step 4: Authorize Spotify
Log into your Spotify account using your credentials. You’ll be asked to authorize Discord to access your Spotify account. Click “Agree” to grant the necessary permissions.
Authorize Spotify
Step 5: Display Spotify as Your Status
Once connected, you can choose to display your Spotify activity as your Discord status. This allows your friends to see what you’re listening to and even join in if they have Spotify Premium.
Display Spotify as Your Status
Step 6: Start Listening Together
Now that your accounts are connected, you can share and listen to music together. If you’re in a voice channel, you can even start a “Listen Along” session, allowing others to join you in listening to the same music in real-time.
Start Listening Together
Tips and Tricks
Spotify Premium: To use the “Listen Along” feature, both you and your friends need to have Spotify Premium accounts.
Manage Connections: You can disconnect your Spotify account at any time by returning to the Connections menu and clicking the “X” next to Spotify.
Privacy Settings: Adjust your privacy settings in Spotify if you don’t want all your listening activity to be visible.
Connecting Spotify to Discord enhances your social experience by integrating music into your chats and activities. Whether you’re sharing a new favorite song or hosting a virtual listening party, this guide will help you get started.
Happy listening on Discord!