How to Connect Spotify to Discord and Use Discord Spotify Bots

The Spotify integration in Discord is a great feature that allows you to enjoy music and podcasts with your friends on the platform. It allows you to listen to your favorite songs and podcasts with your friends on the platform.

When you connect Spotify to Discord you can share your music activity with your friends, join a Spotify listening party, where you and your friends can listen to the same songs or podcasts in real time, either through voice chat or text chat. To use this feature, you need to have a Spotify Premium account.

Possible Ways to Use Spotify in Discord

• You can discover new music and podcasts from your friends' activity and recommendations.
• You can enjoy music and podcasts with your friends in a social and interactive way, either through voice chat or text chat.
• You can create playlists and share them with your friends on Discord, for example having a music channel on your server and invite your friends to join a Spotify listening party, where you can listen to music together and chat about it.
• You can control your Spotify playback from Discord, without switching apps.
• You can join a podcast channel on your server and listen to podcasts with your friends, either live or on demand.
• You can create a playlist for a specific occasion or mood and share it with your friends on Discord.
• You can join a community server that is dedicated to a certain genre or artist and discover new music and podcasts from other fans.
• You can stream your own music or podcast on Spotify and share it with your audience on Discord.

How to Connect Spotify to Discord on a PC

The following steps show how to link Spotify to Discord on a desktop PC via the official Discord app.

1. Click on the Settings icon at the bottom left corner of the screen, next to your username
    
   
   
2. Click on the Connections tab on the left sidebar and select Spotify
    
   You'll see a list of other apps that you can also connect to Discord, such as YouTube, Twitch, Steam, and more.
    
   
   
3. Log in to your Spotify account and click “Agree”
    
   A pop-up window will appear, asking you to log in to your Spotify account and authorize Discord to access it. Enter your Spotify credentials and click on Agree.
    
   
   
4. Select to “Display on profile” and/or “Display Spotify as your status”
    
   

   Display on profile: This option will show a small Spotify icon on your Discord profile, along with the song title and artist name. You can click on it to see more details, such as the album art and the duration of the song. This option does not affect your custom status, if you have one.

   Display Spotify as your status: This option will replace your custom status with a Spotify status, showing the song title and artist name. You can also click on it to see more details, such as the album art and the duration of the song. This option will override your custom status if you have one.
    
   

5. Depending on your choice Spotify will show on your Discord status
    
   
   
6. You can invite the members of a Discord channel to listen to Spotify with you
    
   Click the + button and select “Invite #channelname to Listen to Spotify”.
    
   

How to Connect Spotify to Discord on Mobile (iOS/Android)

The following steps show how to add Spotify to Discord on a mobile device using Android or iOS.

1. Select a server and tap on your profile picture at the bottom right corner
    
   
   
2. Tap on “Connections” under “User Settings”
    
   
   
3. Tap “ADD”
    
   
   
4. Select “Spotify”
    
   
   
5. Select to “Display on profile” and/or “Display Spotify as your status”
    
   

   Display on profile: This option will show a small Spotify icon on your Discord profile, along with the song title and artist name. You can click on it to see more details, such as the album art and the duration of the song. This option does not affect your custom status, if you have one.

   Display Spotify as your status: This option will replace your custom status with a Spotify status, showing the song title and artist name. You can also click on it to see more details, such as the album art and the duration of the song. This option will override your custom status if you have one.
     

6. Depending on your choice Spotify will show on your Discord status
    
   

How to Use a Discord Music Bot With Spotify

Using a discord music bot with Spotify, you can share your favorite tunes with your friends and listen to them together on your server. There are many discord music bots that you can use with Spotify and other streaming services. If you don´t know yet how to add bots to Discord servers, we have you covered with our other guide.

The Best Discord Music Bots That Work With Spotify

Not all Discord music bots are created equal, and some may have more features, better quality, or easier setup than others. Here are some of the most popular Discord music bots or multi-purpose bots that work with Spotify.

1. Spoticord

Spoticord is a music bot that allows you to play Spotify tracks and playlists on Discord. It also supports YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and more. You can control the bot with commands or reactions, and customize the bot's settings, such as volume, prefix, and DJ role.

• Supported music services: Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and more.
• Features: Queue system, shuffle mode, loop mode, skip voting, lyrics, song info, equalizer, autoplay.
• Pros: Easy to use, high-quality audio, supports Spotify Premium accounts.
• Cons: Requires a Spotify Premium account to play Spotify tracks, may have occasional bugs or downtime.

2. LunaBot

LunaBot is a bot that lets you play music from Spotify and other sources on Discord. It also supports YouTube Music, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, and more. You can manage the bot with commands or a web dashboard, and adjust the bot's settings, such as volume, prefix, and permissions.

• Supported music services: Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, and more.
• Features: Queue system, shuffle mode, loop mode, skip voting, lyrics, song info, radio mode, playlist import/export.
• Pros: Supports multiple music services and platforms, has a web dashboard for easy management.
• Cons: Requires a paid subscription to access some features and music services.

3. Green-bot

Green-bot is a music bot that allows you to play music from Spotify and other sources on Discord. It also supports YouTube, SoundCloud, Twitch, and more. You can control the bot with commands or buttons, and change the bot's settings, such as volume, prefix, and language.

• Supported music services: Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, Twitch, and more.
• Features: Queue system, shuffle mode, loop mode, skip voting, lyrics, song info, filters, autoplay.
• Pros: Simple to use, supports multiple languages, has filters for sound effects.
• Cons: Does not support Spotify Premium accounts, may have low-quality audio or lag issues.

4. Hydra

Hydra is a Discord bot that lets you play music from Spotify and other sources. It also supports YouTube, SoundCloud, Mixcloud, and more. You can manage the bot with commands or a web interface, and customize the bot's settings, such as volume, prefix, and color.

• Supported music services: Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, Mixcloud, and more.
• Features: Queue system, shuffle mode, loop mode, skip voting, lyrics, song info, radio stations, playlist creation.
• Pros: Has a web interface for easy control and management, supports radio stations and playlist creation.
• Cons: Requires a premium subscription to access some features and music services.

5. ProBot

ProBot is a multipurpose bot that offers music functionality along with other features. It supports playing music from Spotify and other sources on Discord. It also supports YouTube, SoundCloud, Deezer, and more. You can control the bot with commands or reactions, and modify the bot's settings, such as volume, prefix, and DJ role.

• Supported music services: Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, Deezer, and more.
• Features: Queue system, shuffle mode, loop mode, skip voting, lyrics, song info, filters, autoplay.
• Pros: Has many other features besides music, such as moderation, fun, utility, and games.
• Cons: May have conflicts or errors with other features or bots, may have low-quality audio or lag issues.

6. FredBoat

FredBoat is a music bot that allows you to play music from Spotify and other sources on Discord. It also supports YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and more. You can control the bot with commands or reactions, and adjust the bot's settings, such as volume, prefix, and permissions.

• Supported music services: Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and more.
• Features: Queue system, shuffle mode, loop mode, skip voting, lyrics, song info, radio mode, playlist import/export.
• Pros: Supports multiple music services and platforms, has a radio mode for playing random songs.
• Cons: Requires a Spotify Premium account to play Spotify tracks, may have occasional bugs or downtime.

7. MEE6

MEE6 is a multipurpose bot that offers music functionality along with other features. It supports playing music from Spotify and other sources on Discord. It also supports YouTube, SoundCloud, Twitch, and more. You can control the bot with commands or a web dashboard, and customize the bot's settings, such as volume, prefix, and DJ role.

• Supported music services: Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, Twitch, and more.
• Features: Queue system, shuffle mode, loop mode, skip voting, lyrics, song info, filters, autoplay.
• Pros: Has many other features besides music, such as moderation, fun, utility, and leveling.
• Cons: Requires a premium subscription to access some features and music services.

8. Vexera

Vexera is a multipurpose bot that lets you play music from Spotify and other sources on Discord. It also supports YouTube, SoundCloud, Mixcloud, and more. You can manage the bot with commands or a web interface, and change the bot's settings, such as volume, prefix, and color.

• Supported music services: Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, Mixcloud, and more.
• Features: Queue system, shuffle mode, loop mode, skip voting, lyrics, song info, radio stations, playlist creation.
• Pros: Has a web interface for easy control and management, supports radio stations and playlist creation.
• Cons: Requires a premium subscription to access some features and music services.

9. 24/7

24/7 is a music bot that allows you to play music from Spotify and other sources on Discord. It also supports YouTube, SoundCloud, Twitch, and more. You can control the bot with commands or buttons, and modify the bot's settings, such as volume, prefix, and language.

• Supported music services: Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, Twitch, and more.
• Features: Queue system, shuffle mode, loop mode, skip voting, lyrics, song info, filters, autoplay.
• Pros: Simple to use, supports multiple languages, has filters for sound effects.
• Cons: Does not support Spotify Premium accounts, may have low-quality audio or lag issues.

Extra: How to Add Bots to Discord Servers

Discord bots are automated programs that can perform various tasks within the platform, such as playing music, moderating chat, and providing information. These bots can be added to a Discord server by the server owner or members with the necessary permissions. Unlike other computer programs such as web browsers, WhatsApp, or office applications, Discord bots are specifically designed to run on Discord servers. Adding a Discord bot to your server is simple. Just follow our other guide to learn how to add bots to a Discord server.
 

Extra: How to Ban or Unban Someone on Discord

Banning someone on Discord means that they will no longer be able to join your server or send messages in any of the channels. This permanent action can only be undone by unbanning the user. If you decide to unban someone on Discord, you remove the ban and allow them to rejoin your server or send messages again. Our other guide explains you how to ban someone on Discord and everything you should know about banning.
 

Extra: How to Create and Add Roles in Discord Manually or with Bots

Roles in Discord are a way to assign permissions and privileges to different members of a Discord server. Roles can be used to create hierarchies, organize groups, customize colors and nicknames, and more. In our other guide, we explain Discord roles, some best practices for using Discord roles effectively, and how to create and manage them.
 

Extra: How to Download Spotify Songs to MP3

While you can download songs from Spotify using its premium feature, you may have noticed that it doesn't download to MP3. Instead, it stores them in an encrypted format that can't be used by other media players. To make sure your music is available no matter what, you may be wondering how to download a song from Spotify as an MP3 and store it locally. In our other guide, we show you how to download Spotify songs as MP3s using third party software.