Spotify allows users to manage playlists, upload songs, podcasts, etc. But when sharing this content, in addition to using URLs, you can also generate and scan Spotify Codes. Different from the traditional QR code, the Spotify Code is unique to Spotify and, once scanned, can easily help users access a related playlist or song. Here’s how to generate and scan a Spotify code using the Spotify desktop and mobile apps.
Before generating a Spotify Code for any playlist or song, make sure it is not set to private. And while you can’t generate a Spotify Code for a private playlist, you can scan and find a private playlist using the relevant Spotify Code. Additionally, to scan the Spotify Code, you will need to use the Spotify mobile app.
On that note, let’s take a look at how you can generate and scan a Spotify Code.
Generate Spotify codes for mobile playlists or songs
You can get a code quickly using the Spotify app. While the initial steps for generating a Spotify Code are the same for both the Spotify Android and iOS apps, they differ slightly when it comes to displaying the code. So, to be more clear, we have broken down the steps to generate Spotify Code on Android and iOS devices. Consider both.
On Android
Step 1: Open the Spotify Android app.
Step 2: Here you can tap on Your Library to open a saved playlist or song, or tap Search to look up any particular playlist or song.
Step 3: Once you have a related playlist or song, tap it. We are going with the playlist option.
Step 4: Now, tap on the three dots icon.
Step 5: Scroll down and tap on ‘Show Spotify Code’.
The Spotify code will now show up. You can scan this code directly or take a screenshot of it and share it any way you want.
On iPhone
Step 1: Open the Spotify app and tap the Search icon.
You can also use your Library preferences to find related songs or playlists. We will use playlists.
Step 2: Then use the search bar to search for the playlist for which you want to get the Spotify Code and tap it from the search results.
Step 3: Here, tap the three dots icon.
Step 4: The Spotify code will show up at the bottom of the song or playlist poster. Tap the Spotify code to open the save options.
Step 5: Now save this code to your device’s gallery or scan it directly with another device.
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How to get Spotify code on desktop using code generator
While the Spotify mobile app has its own rules for obtaining a Spotify Code, you can use Spotify’s Code Generator website to generate a Spotify Code for the desktop app. So here’s a step-by-step guide on how to generate a Spotify Code using Spotify’s desktop web app.
Step 1: Open Spotify on your PC.
Step 2: Then, click on Your Library.
Tip: You can also use the Search function to find any particular song or playlist. Then follow the steps below to generate a Spotify Code for it.
Step 3: Here, click on the playlist for which you want to generate the code. We are going with the playlist option.
Step 4: Click on the three-dot icon.
Step 5: Scroll down and go to Share.
Step 6: Here, click ‘Copy link to playlist’.
Step 7: Open the Spotify Codes website with any web browser and paste the code in the search bar.
Step 8: Now click on ‘Get Spotify Code’.
Step 9: If prompted, click Continue.
Step 10: Use the options to modify the code as per your requirement. You can change the background color, size, etc.
Step 11: Once done, click Download.
This will generate a Spotify Code for your selected playlist or songs. Now you can share this image via social network or any other messaging app.
How to scan a Spotify code
In addition to the ability to generate Spotify Codes for playlists or songs, the Spotify mobile app includes features that allow you to scan the aforementioned Spotify Codes with your device’s camera. Alternatively, you can also scan the Spotify Code stored in your device’s photo library.
Follow the steps below to do that.
Step 1: Open the Spotify mobile app and from the menu options tap Search.
Step 2: Here, tap the camera icon.
Step 3: If prompted, tap Scan.
Step 4: Now, use your device’s camera to scan the Spotify code. Make sure the code image is clear and in the scan box.
Step 5: Or, if you have the code saved in your camera roll, tap ‘Select from photo’.
Note: If prompted, give Spotify permission to access your photo library.
Step 6: Here, click on the relevant image.
After Spotify scans the code from the image, it will automatically open the relevant song or playlist on your device.
Spotify Code Scan FAQ
1. Can you scan a Spotify Code using the Spotify desktop app?
Since Spotify uses your device’s rear camera to scan the Spotify Code, it becomes difficult to copy it when using a desktop computer. This is one of the reasons why Spotify code scanning is only available in the Spotify mobile app. If you’re having trouble using this feature on your mobile phone, you can also use a compatible tablet and use its camera to scan the Spotify Code.
2. Can you generate Spotify Codes using other third-party apps?
While they aren’t exactly Spotify Codes, you can use some third-party sites like QR Code Generator and QR Tiger to generate shareable QR codes for related Spotify playlists or songs. However, use caution when using any third-party website, and if possible, try visiting the Spotify Code website to generate your Spotify Code.
Use Spotify code
We hope that this article helped you better understand how to generate and scan Spotify Codes on any device. And while Spotify Code helps increase public visibility for a shared playlist or song, there are times when you want some privacy. When this happens, turn on Spotify’s privacy settings and enjoy some private respite.
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