How to Get Spotify

Nov 21, 2020 · 7 minute read

How to Get Spotify

You can download this application for free, and you will have access to its basic features such as listening to music, at no cost.

Desktop

  1. You need to go to www.spotify.com.

  2. Click on Download in the menu bar. Your download starts within seconds, if it did not, click try again.

  3. Find SpotifySetup in your download folders and complete the installation.

  4. Now you can Sign up Free or Log in.

You can follow the steps with the photos below:

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NOTE: You can listen to Spotify through your browser. Choose Web Player in the bottom menu bar.

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Mobile/Tablet

o You can download Spotify on Android using Google Play.

o You can download Spotify on iOS using the AppStore.

Play Station

If you have PS5, PS4 or PS3 console you can use Spotify app and listen to music while you are playing. Follow the instructions below:

  1. Go to the PlayStation Store, search the Spotify app and download it.

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  1. Now you need to Log in. You can:

 Use your Spotify email and password.

 Use Log in with Pin option. You need to go to www.spotify.com/pair

With your phone or computer. You will see a code on your screen. Enter the pin.

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Xbox One

With Spotify, you can listen to music whilst you are playing with Xbox One console. Follow the instructions:

  1. Go to Microsoft Store on your console and download the Spotify app.

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  1. You need to log in to play music. Choose from the options below:

 Use your Spotify email and password.

 Use Log in with Pin option. You need to go to www.spotify.com/pair

With your phone or computer. You will see a code on your screen. Enter the pin.

log in spotify insert pin

How to Connect Spotify to Fitbit Versa2

You need to have a Spotify Premium to use this app on your Fitbit watch. Follow the steps:

  1. Go to Fitbit app on your mobile.

  2. Select your profile icon and tap on your Fitbit device.

  3. Select Apps, find Spotify and install.

  4. Go to Spotify setting in My Apps section.

  5. Sign into your account.

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Wear OS

You can listen to Spotify on your Google smartwatches. Follow these instructions:

  1. Go to Google Play Store on your watch and download Spotify.

  2. Log into your Spotify account in www.spotify.com/pair with your device( mobile, tablet, or computer).

  3. You will see a code on your watch.

  4. Enter the code and tap PAIR.

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How to Install Spotify on GearS3, Galaxy Watch, and Gear Sport:

If you do not have Spotify on your device you need to download and instal Spotify app on it, for that you should follow these steps:

  1. Select Galaxy Apps on your watch.

  2. Find and install Spotify.

How to Install Spotify on Gear Fit2 and Fit2 Pro:

  1. On your mobile go to Samsung Gear, then tap Samsung Galaxy Apps.

  2. In ESSENTIALS section, find and install Spotify app.

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How to Get Spotify on Apple Watch.

Follow the steps to set the Spotify app on you Apple Watch:

  1. Pair your Apple Watch to your phone.

  2. Go to Home screen on your watch.

  3. Select App store.

  4. Search, download and install Spotify.

  5. Open Spotify app on your watch and log into your account.

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How to Use Spotify on my Garmin Smartwatch.

You need to have a Spotify Premium to use this app on your Garmin smartwatch. To install Spotify on your Garmin watch, follow these instructions:

  1. Install Connect IQ app on your device.

  2. Download Spotify app through Connect IQ app.

  3. On your watch, select Spotify in the My Music section.

  4. Log into your Spotify account in Connect IQ app.

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How to Upgrade to Spotify Premium:

Spotify Free has some limitations including ad interruptions, not being able to listen to music offline, abroad limitation (you can use your Spotify free account fourteen days in a foreign country). By changing your free account to premium, you will:

 be able to listen to music offline.

 have no account limitations when you travel overseas.

 be able to skip the songs as many times as you wish.

 listen to music without ad interruptions.

 have access to high-quality streaming of the songs.

NOTE: You can try Spotify Premium for a month, for free.

Visit www.spotify.com/premium to upgrade your free account to premium.

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How to Get Spotify Premium for College/University Students

Spotify provides a plan for some US and Non-US colleges and universities based on some criteria. Students above age 18, who are studying in the US Title IV accredited colleges and universities, are eligible for the Spotify student plan. If you are not, you need to check whether your college or university is approved by Spotify. If you are eligible follow the instructions:

  1. Go to www.spotify.com/premium and choose the student plan.

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  1. You need to confirm that you are a student by filling out a form then click VERIFY You can see the picture of it below.

 In case you cannot find your college/university, click Manually verify option.

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After Spotify confirms you as an eligible student, the GET STUDENT DISCOUNT option will be shown, click on it and follow the instructions given to complete your payment.

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How to Get a Spotify Premium for Family.

If you are a family including up to six members who are living together, you can get the Spotify Family plan. The person who creates this account is the manager and has the control of the account. The manager is the only person who can:

 Manage the members by inviting and removing.

 Pay for the plan.

 Decide if members can listen to explicit music.

Steps to get a Spotify premium family plan:

  1. Go to www.spotify.com/premium.

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  1. Choose the family plan and click GET STARTED.

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  1. Fill out the form regarding your payment and click BUY PREMIUM FAMILY.

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For learning more about this issue you can follow how to create a spotify account page.

How to get Spotify Premium Duo

Spotify Premium Duo is a suitable plan for two people living together. The person who starts the plan is the manager. The manager is the only person who can add or remove the members and handle the payments. To start the Premium Duo, follow these instructions:

  1. Go to www.spotify.com/premium

  2. Find Duo plan and click “GET STARTED”.

  3. Log in to your account and fill out the form regarding to your payment.

  4. Click “BUY SPOTIFY PREMIUM DUO”. Now you can enjoy your premium plan.

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How to Use Spotify Pin Pair Feature to Connect Your Spotify Account to Your Device.

One of the ways to connect your Spotify account to the Spotify app on a device is using the pin pair feature. This feature makes the pairing process easier. The process of pin pairing is almost similar for all the devices that Spotify supports. Follow the instructions below to learn the pin pairing procedure. You can also take a look at the picture in order to become more familiar with this feature.

  1. Download and install the Spotify app on your device. You can visit the How to [Get Spotify](How to Get Spotify) page to learn how to download and install the app based on the devices you use.

  2. Go to www.spotify.com/pair.

  3. Log into your Spotify account through your device (mobile, tablet, or computer). In case you have not created a Spotify account yet, visit the How to Create a [Spotify Account](How to Create a Spotify Account) page. You can find the instructions to create an account in that page.

  4. After signing into your account through the www.spotify.com/pair address, you will see a code on the screen.

  5. Enter the code you saw on the screen in the Pairing Code box.

  6. Select the PAIR button.

In the picture below you can see the spotify.com/pair window. In the box there is the code you need to enter. You can also see the Pairing Code box which is blank. You need to enter the code in that box and then press the PAIR button.

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