5 Simple Steps to Add a Friend on Spotify

Adding a friend on Spotify

In the realm of digital music, Spotify reigns supreme, connecting music enthusiasts worldwide. It offers an unparalleled platform to discover, stream, and share your favorite tunes. If you’re eager to expand your musical horizons and connect with fellow listeners, adding friends to your Spotify account is a must. Whether it’s discovering new artists, sharing playlists, or simply connecting with like-minded music lovers, the benefits of having a vibrant Spotify friend network are endless.

Adding friends on Spotify is a breeze. Simply navigate to the “Search” tab and enter your friend’s username or email address. Once you’ve located their profile, click the “Add Friend” button. If your friend accepts your request, you’ll be able to view their playlists, follow their activity, and send them messages. Connecting with friends on Spotify not only enhances your music discovery experience but also fosters a sense of community among music lovers.

Beyond adding friends individually, Spotify also offers a convenient feature called “Friend Feed.” This personalized feed displays updates from your Spotify friends, including new playlists they’ve created, artists they’re following, and recently listened-to tracks. By enabling the “Friend Feed” in your settings, you’ll stay in the loop with your friends’ musical adventures without even having to search for them. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, discovering new artists, or simply connecting with fellow music enthusiasts, adding friends to Spotify is an essential step towards maximizing your musical journey.

Finding and Sending Friend Requests

Spotify makes it effortless to connect with your friends and discover new music together. Here’s a detailed guide on finding and sending friend requests on Spotify:

Searching for Friends:

Use the Spotify Search Bar: Type your friend’s name, username, or email address into the search bar located at the top of the Spotify window. Spotify will display a list of matching results, including your friends.
Check Your Facebook Friends: If you have connected your Spotify account to Facebook, you can access your Facebook friends list by clicking on "Friends" in the left-hand navigation panel. You can then send friend requests to any of your Facebook friends who use Spotify.
Share Your Spotify Profile Link: Send your Spotify profile link to your friends via email, social media, or instant messaging. They can click on the link to view your profile and add you as a friend.
Use Spotify Codes: Spotify Codes are unique QR codes that represent a specific Spotify account or playlist. You can share your Spotify Code with friends by tapping on the "Share" button on your profile page and selecting "Show Spotify Code." Your friends can scan your code using the Spotify app to add you as a friend.

Sending Friend Requests:

From Search Results: When you find a friend using the search bar, simply click on the "Send Request" button next to their name.
From Facebook Friends: In the "Friends" section of your navigation panel, hover over your friend’s name and click on the "Send Request" button.
From a Shared Playlist: If you and a friend are collaborating on a playlist, you can send them a friend request by clicking on their name in the playlist’s sidebar and selecting "Send Friend Request."

Using Spotify’s Search Bar

Using Spotify’s search bar is the most straightforward method to add a friend. Simply follow these steps:

Open the Spotify app on your device.
Tap on the Search icon in the top-right corner.
Enter your friend’s name or username in the search bar.
Tap on the Search button.
From the search results, tap on your friend’s profile.
Tap on the Add Friend button on your friend’s profile page.
Your friend will receive a notification that you have sent them a friend request.
Once your friend accepts your request, they will be added to your Friends list.

Searching By other platforms

If you’re already connected with your friend on another social media platform, you can add them to Spotify through that platform. Here are the steps for doing so:
Facebook:

Open the Spotify app on your device.
Tap on the Friends icon in the bottom-right corner.
Tap on the Add Friends button.
Tap on the Facebook tab.
Log in to your Facebook account if you’re not already logged in.
Find your friend’s name or username in the list of suggested friends.
Tap on the Add Friend button next to your friend’s name.

Instagram:

Open the Spotify app on your device.
Tap on the Friends icon in the bottom-right corner.
Tap on the Add Friends button.
Tap on the Instagram tab.
Log in to your Instagram account if you’re not already logged in.
Find your friend’s name or username in the list of suggested friends.
Tap on the Add Friend button next to your friend’s name.

Connecting Through Facebook or a Phone Contact

This method allows you to easily connect with friends who have Spotify accounts linked to their Facebook or phone numbers.

Using Facebook

Open Spotify on your device.
Tap on the “Search” tab.
Type in the name of your friend and select their profile from the search results.
Tap on the “Connect” button next to their name.

Using a Phone Contact

Open Spotify on your device.
Tap on the “Contacts” icon in the navigation bar.
Allow Spotify to access your contacts.
Select the contacts you want to connect with on Spotify.
Tap on the “Invite” button.

Finding Contacts Manually

If neither your Facebook friends nor your phone contacts have Spotify accounts, you can manually search for them using their email addresses or Spotify usernames.

Method	Steps
Email	Open Spotify and tap on the “Search” tab. Type in the email address of your friend. Select their profile from the search results. Tap on the “Connect” button next to their name.
Spotify Username	Open Spotify and tap on the “Search” tab. Type in the Spotify username of your friend. Select their profile from the search results. Tap on the “Add Friend” button next to their name.

Sharing a Playlist or Track for Referral

If you want your friends to discover new music, you can share a playlist or track with them. To do this, open the playlist or track you want to share and click the “Share” button. Then, select the platform you want to use to share the content (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, email). You can also copy the link to the playlist or track and send it to your friends directly.

Spotify Referral Program

Spotify offers a referral program that allows you to earn rewards for inviting your friends to join the service. To participate in the program, you need to generate a referral link and share it with your friends. When your friends click on the link and sign up for Spotify, you will earn a reward. The reward can vary depending on the promotion and the region.

Reward	Requirement
Free Premium subscription	Invite 3 friends who subscribe to Premium
Spotify gift card	Invite 5 friends who subscribe to Premium

To generate a referral link, open the Spotify app and go to the “Settings” menu. Then, select “Invite friends” and click the “Generate referral link” button. You can then share the link with your friends via email, social media, or other platforms.

Viewing Pending Requests

To view any pending friend requests, navigate to your Spotify profile page. Under the “Friends” section, you’ll find a “Requests” tab. Here, you can accept or decline incoming friend requests.

Managing Friends

Once you’ve added friends on Spotify, you can manage your friend list through your profile page. Under the “Friends” section, you’ll find a “Manage Friends” option. Here, you can:

View your friend list: See a complete list of all your Spotify friends.
Unfollow friends: Remove friends from your list if you no longer wish to follow their activity.
Block friends: Prevent specific users from interacting with or sending you friend requests.
Change privacy settings: Adjust who can see your friends list and who can send you friend requests.
Invite friends to Spotify: Send invitations to non-Spotify users to join the platform and become your friend.

**Additional Friend Management Options:**

Option	Description
Create a Friend Group:	Organize your friends into custom groups for easier management.
Share Playlists with Specific Friends:	Grant access to select playlists for specific friends only.
Chat with Friends:	Use Spotify’s built-in messaging feature to connect with friends.

Limiting Friend Discoverability Options

Spotify offers various methods for limiting who can discover and add you as a friend on the platform:

Via “Settings”

1. Access the “Settings” menu within the Spotify app or desktop client.

2. Navigate to the “Social” tab.

3. Under “Friend Discoverability,” select “No one” to disable all friend discovery options.

Via “Privacy Center”

1. Visit the Spotify Privacy Center website.

2. Log in to your Spotify account.

3. Under “Activity and Privacy,” click “Make your activity private.” This will remove your profile from search results and prevent other users from finding you through Spotify’s friend suggestion algorithms.

Via “Friend Requests”

1. When receiving a friend request, you have the option to decline or ignore it.

2. Ignoring a friend request will prevent the sender from sending you another request in the future.

Via “Friend List”

1. Within the Spotify app or desktop client, navigate to your “Friend List.”

2. Click the “Remove” button next to the name of any user you wish to remove from your friend list.

Via “Privacy Settings”

Within the Spotify app or desktop client, you can access “Privacy Settings” under “Profile” > “Settings.”

Here, you can adjust your visibility by hiding your playlists, followers, and following activities.

Via “Device Discovery”

1. Disable “Device Discovery” in Spotify’s “Settings” to prevent other Spotify users on the same network from discovering your device and connecting with you.

2. Note that this will also disable the ability for you to discover other Spotify users’ devices.

Using Spotify Codes for Instant Connectivity

Scanning Codes

1. Open the Spotify app on your device.
2. Tap the “Search” icon in the bottom right corner.
3. Tap the camera icon in the top right corner.
4. Point your camera at the Spotify Code.
5. Spotify will automatically add the user associated with the code as a friend.

Generating and Sharing Codes

1. Open the Spotify app and log in.
2. Tap the “Profile” icon in the top right corner.
3. Scroll down and tap “Scan code.”
4. Tap the “Share” icon at the bottom of the screen.
5. Choose how you want to share the code (e.g., via text message, email, or social media).

Benefits of Using Spotify Codes

Convenience:

– Hassle-free friend addition without typing in usernames or searching through profiles.

Instant Connectivity:

– Adds users to your friends list immediately upon scanning their code.

Privacy:

– Eliminates the need to disclose your personal username or email address.

Real-Time Sharing:

– Can be shared and scanned in person, making it easy to connect with friends in social settings.

Connecting with Artists and Public Figures

Follow your favorite artists and public figures on Spotify to stay up-to-date on their latest releases, get exclusive access to new content, and interact with them directly.

Follow an Artist or Public Figure

To follow an artist or public figure, simply search for their name in the Spotify search bar. Once you find their profile, click on the “Follow” button next to their name.

Interact with Artists and Public Figures

Once you’re following an artist or public figure, you can interact with them by:

Commenting on their posts
Liking and sharing their music
Sending them direct messages (if they allow it)

Discover New Music

Following artists and public figures is a great way to discover new music that you might not have found otherwise. You can browse their profiles to see what they’re listening to, and you can also check out their playlists for inspiration.

Find Artists by Genre

If you’re looking for a specific genre of music, you can use the Spotify search bar to find artists that specialize in that genre. Simply type in the genre name, and Spotify will return a list of artists that match your search.

Genre	Artists
Pop	Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber
Rock	The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones
Hip-Hop	Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj
Electronic	Skrillex, Diplo, Marshmello

Managing Friends’ Activity

To view your friends’ activity, navigate to the “Activity” tab on the Spotify home page. This section displays recent listening history, playlists, and profile updates from your friends. You can toggle between viewing activity from all friends or just specific individuals.

To adjust the privacy settings for your activity, click on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the “Activity” page. You can choose to share your activity with all Spotify users, friends only, or keep it private.

To unfollow a friend, hover over their profile picture in the “Activity” section and click on the “Unfollow” button.

Privacy

Spotify provides robust privacy features to protect your listening history and profile information. You can control who sees your activity, block unwanted users, and delete your account at any time.

Blocked Users: To block a user, navigate to their profile page and click on the “Block” button. Blocked users will not be able to follow you, message you, or view your activity.

Deleting Your Account: If you wish to delete your Spotify account, contact customer support. Your account, including all saved playlists, artists, and listening history, will be permanently removed from the platform.

Privacy Setting	Who Can See
All Spotify Users	Anyone with a Spotify account
Friends Only	Your Spotify friends
Private	No one (except you)

Unfollowing or Removing Friends

To unfollow or remove a friend from Spotify, follow these steps:

1. Open the Spotify app

On your phone or computer, open the Spotify app.

2. Click on the “Home” tab

At the bottom of the screen (if using a mobile device) or at the top of the screen (if using a computer), click on the “Home” tab.

3. Click on the “Friends” icon

On the left side of the screen, click on the “Friends” icon.

4. Find the friend you want to unfollow or remove

A list of your friends will appear. Scroll through the list and find the friend you want to unfollow or remove.

5. Click on the three dots next to their name

Once you have found the friend you want to unfollow or remove, click on the three dots that appear next to their name.

6. Select “Unfollow” or “Remove friend”

A menu will appear. Click on “Unfollow” if you only want to stop following the friend, or “Remove friend” if you want to remove them from your friends list altogether.

7. Confirm your decision

A confirmation message will appear. Click on “Unfollow” or “Remove friend” again to confirm your decision.

How to Add a Friend on Spotify

Adding friends on Spotify allows you to share music, create collaborative playlists, and follow their listening activity. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to add a friend on Spotify:

Open the Spotify app: Launch the Spotify app on your phone, tablet, or computer.
Go to the Search tab: Tap or click on the "Search" tab at the bottom of the screen.
Type your friend’s name: In the search bar, enter your friend’s name or username.
Click on your friend’s profile: When your friend’s profile appears in the search results, click or tap on it.
Tap or click the "Follow" button: On your friend’s profile page, tap or click on the "Follow" button.
Wait for your friend to accept your request: Once you send a friend request, your friend will receive a notification and will need to accept your request.